Robotic surgery has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, offering enhanced precision and minimally invasive procedures. However, like any medical intervention, it comes with its own set of challenges and potential complications. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of strategies for managing and mitigating complications in robotic surgery, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to optimise patient outcomes.

Aims

This webinar, aims to empower participants with a profound understanding of common complications, learning preventive measures, real-time monitoring techniques, and effective decision-making skills. Participants will leave equipped to proactively address and mitigate complications in robotic surgery, ensuring improved patient safety and optimised surgical outcomes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the webinar, the participant should able to recognise common complications in robotic surgery and learn preoperative assessment and surgical optimisation techniques. They should acquire skills in timely complication detection and advanced monitoring technologies. They should be able to explore strategies for effective postoperative management., Recognise the significance of ongoing follow-up in complication assessment and stay informed about emerging technologies for complication reduction.

Panellists

Our panellists include:

• Dr. C. Palanivelu, MS, DNB, MCH, FACS, FRCS, DSc, PhD - Gastroenterology & Laparoscopic Surgeon GEM Institute for Gastroenterology Diseases GEM Hospital & Research Centre, Coimbatore. President of Association of Surgeons of India, Founder President of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India. President of Indian Society for Diseases of Esophagus and Stomach, Managing Trustee of GEM Medical Foundation.

• Dr. Jignesh Gandhi, MS, DNB, FMAS, FIAGES, FALS - Senior Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon, Fortis Hospitals, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India.

• Dr. Avanish Saklani, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Moderator) - Professor, Colorectal and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India. Robotic colorectal Fellow Consultant colorectal Surgeon, Yonsei university Hospital, Severance Korea Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend UK. Higher surgical training Programme UK CCST.

• Ms. Shafaque Shaikh, FRCS, PhD (Moderator) - 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