Use of robotics in emergency general surgery
5th August 2025, 19:00 to 20:00 BST
Overview
Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the evolving role of robotics in emergency general surgery. Discover how robotic platforms are transforming decision-making, precision, and outcomes in acute surgical settings. Leading experts will share insights, real-world experiences, and emerging evidence supporting robotic approaches in emergencies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of minimally invasive emergency surgery and its growing clinical impact.
Aims
We aim to explore the emerging role of robotic-assisted surgery in the management of emergency general surgical conditions, by highlighting current evidence, practical applications, and expert perspectives to inform clinical practice and future developments in the field.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the role of robotic surgery in the management of common emergency general surgical conditions.
- Evaluate the advantages and limitations of robotic platforms in acute surgical settings.
- Discuss the logistical, training, and resource considerations for implementing robotic surgery in emergency situations.
- Explore future directions and innovations in robotic-assisted emergency general surgery.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
Dr Andrea Pakula
Dr. Andrea Pakula is the medical director of Robotic Surgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital, now recognized as a Robotic Center of Excellence. Following graduation from St. George’s University School of Medicine, Dr. Pakula completed her internship and residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California and a Fellowship in Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She then went on to get additional training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Her clinical interests include all aspects of general surgery with extensive expertise in trauma, critical care and acute care surgery as well as laparoscopic, robotic bariatric and hernia surgery. She specializes in various open and minimally invasive/robotic techniques in all aspects of general surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. She also applies robotic surgery in her acute care surgery practice. Dr. Pakula enjoys training surgeons around the country and educating on building a best-in-class, Robotic Surgery program.
Professor Jim Khan
Professor Jim Khan is a specialist colorectal cancer surgeon with comprehensive training in general and emergency surgery and an experience that spans over 25 years since graduation as a doctor. He treats a wide range of disorders affecting the small intestine, colon and rectum, in particuar has considerable experience treating bowel cancer and performing robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He practices at PGH, QAH Portmsouth and Spire Portsmouth Hospitals
Prof Khan is an international KOL (key opinion leader) in robotics ad colorectal surgery. He is actively involved in medical education and clinical training. He teaches on a variety of courses and is co-director fo VIMARS (Victory Institute of Minial Access Robotic Surgery). He is a national and European trainer in robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery.
Miss Gita Lingam (Chair)
Miss Gita Lingam is a Clinical Research Fellow at St Mark's Hospital London. She is currently undertaking a PhD at Imperial College London with her research focusing on the use of AI in Crohn's disease. Her work aims to improve the diagnosis and management of Crohn's disease using AI. Prior to her research period Miss Lingam was a general surgery/colorectal trainee in the East of England deanery.
Miss Lingam is also part of several trainee committees, sitting as the Vice-President of the Moynihan Academy, regional representative of Dukes' Club and member of the ALSGBI Academy. She is extremely keen on ensuring trainees have access to robotic training and also teaches on several robotics course at The Griffin Institute in London.
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.
