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Role of Robotics and Its Clinical Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery

8th January 2026, 14:00 to 15:00 GMT / 19:30 to 20:30 IST

Overview

This webinar highlights the transformative role of robotic platforms in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, focusing on precision, ergonomics, reduced conversion rates, nerve preservation, and oncological safety. Faculty will discuss clinical outcomes across rectal cancer, left-sided resections, pelvic surgery, and complex colorectal scenarios. Through real-world experiences and evidence-based insights, the session aims to equip surgeons with practical strategies to enhance operative performance, patient recovery, and overall quality of care.

Aims

This webinar aims to deepen understanding of the role of robotic surgery in modern colorectal practice, with a focus on clinical outcomes, precision in confined pelvic spaces, improved visualization, ergonomics, and enhanced oncological and functional results.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

  • Analyse the clinical benefits of robotics in colorectal surgery, including safety, precision, and functional outcomes.
  • Compare robotic versus laparoscopic/ open approaches for rectal cancer and left-sided resections.
  • Understand how robotic ergonomics support nerve preservation and reduce technical fatigue.
  • Evaluate evidence regarding reduced conversions, improved margins, and enhanced recovery.
  • Identify patient-selection strategies and procedural steps to optimise results in robotic colorectal surgery.

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Panellists

Our panellists include:

  • Dr. Avanish Saklani - Director - Surgical Oncology Institution: Fortis Hospital, Mumbai.

  • Dr. Pinak Dasgupta - Consultant & Head Robotic GI, Colorectal, Hernia & AWR Surgery Institution: GEM Hospital, Chennai.

  • Dr. Deep Goel - Vice Chairman & HOD, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology & Advance Laparoscopic Surgery Institution: BLK Max Hospital, New Delhi.

  • Shafaque Shaikh (Moderator) - MBBS, FRCS, PhD, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Honorary Senior Lecturer with the University of Aberdeen. Programme Lead for the NHS Grampian Multispecilaty Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Service. Chair - Grampian RAS research/evaluation and training/education committees; Chair - Scottish RAS Research group; Deputy Chair - Scottish National RAS Clinical reference group.

CPD

1 Hour

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Recording

A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.

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