26 Dec

Posted at 11:51h in Site News

Online news service MedicalXpress is carrying a report from Johns Hopkins University that a roboticist team from their Mechanical Engineering faculty used "an electric nudge," or non-invasive brain stimulation, to increase the effectiveness of those learning to use a da Vinci Research Kit open-source research...

27 Sep

Posted at 12:52h in Site News

Longtime Vattikuti Foundation friend and partner surgeon Dr. Anupama Rajan Babu has reached a milestone in her career: 1000 Robotic Surgery Procedures. She shared this news in a LinkedIn post yesterday (September 24, 2023)....

08 Sep

Posted at 16:41h in Site News

site news RoboGynIndia 2023 Conference a Success The Vattikuti Foundation is proud to have had a part in the Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons of India (AGRS) 2-day meeting RoboGynIndia 2023. The meeting was held on the12th and 13th of August at the Sheraton Hotel, Hyderabad, India More...

21 Aug

Posted at 20:19h in Site News

site news First-in-US Robotic Liver Transplant at St. Louis Hospital Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, Missouri) surgeons successfully transplanted a whole donor liver using robotic surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital. According to reports from the St. Louis Dispatch and MedicalXpress, this is the first...

03 Aug

Posted at 18:36h in Site News

site news Vattikuti Fellowship Program is Making Headlines In the wake of the successful Vattikuti Fellowships Alumni meet, several media outlets in India are also taking note of the latest round of Vattikuti Fellowships being offered currently by the Foundation. Applications are currently open for several...

31 Jul

Posted at 18:08h in Site News

site news VF CEO Dr. Mahendra Bhandari Published in the AUA News Besides the responsibility of running a global Non-profit, Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, MD, MBA, is working with partners Mohamed Javid, MS, MRCS and Madhu Reddiboina, MS to find answers for incorporating the latest Artificial...

11 Jul

Posted at 13:57h in Site News

site news Dr. Gagan Gautam Shares Insight on Kidney Treatments Indian publication The Week has an article featuring comments from Dr. Gagan Gautam, vice chairman-Uro Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Urology and Andrology, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, Gurugram, and longtime Vattikuti Foundation friend and Mentor Surgeon to...

24 May

Posted at 18:47h in Advances in Medical, Masterclass, Robotics, Urology

Masterclass Vascular Access for Hemodialysis Register Here This Masterclass on Vascular access for Hemodialysis is dedicated to delineating the practical and most relevant points regarding indications and choice of vascular access, access related complications, and its management. Date : June 10, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM IST | 9:00 AM EDT Register...

02 May

Posted at 18:30h in Site News

site news US FDA Releases Medical Device Cybersecurity Video The world we live in demands the use of interconnected data. Hospitals need cyber-connected technology internally and externally. Sadly, there are bad operators that are constantly attempting to infiltrate the systems that provide the data 'lifeblood'...

25 Apr

Posted at 11:57h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a wide and diverse group of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and behavioral regulation. It is a complicated, lifelong disorder that has far-reaching consequences for a person's cognitive abilities and maturation process. Because ASD is a...

08 Apr

Posted at 04:46h in Site News

site news Light-Sensitive Drug Treats Mesothelioma The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York has long been recognized for the cutting-edge work they do fighting many firms of cancer. For years, in partnership with the Vattikuti Foundation, they have accepted Vattikuti International Fellows to...

04 Apr

Posted at 17:42h in Site News

site news VF Supports Kashmir Colorectal Event Recently, the Vattikuti Foundation was asked by our former Vattikuti Fellow, Dr. Shabnam Bashir, to help sponsor a colorectal awareness program. Little did we know what a huge success it would be due in no small part to her...

24 Mar

Posted at 12:37h in Advances in Medical, Masterclass, Robotics, Urology

Masterclass Using the Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Uncommon situations https://youtu.be/6RgXOMQnvsM Register Here This masterclass brings together a group of Reconstructive Urology Experts to discuss the applications of The Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Uncommon Situations. – Bladder Neck Placement, Utility of the Sphincter after PFUDD injuries, Placement in Females...

22 Mar

Posted at 13:04h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal condition that mostly affects women of reproductive age. It is distinguished by the formation of tiny cysts on the ovaries, as well as abnormal menstruation cycles, excessive hair growth, and weight gain. PCOS can also cause reproductive...

15 Mar

Posted at 19:25h in Advances in Medical, Masterclass, Robotics, Urology

Masterclass Techniques of Bladder Neck Dissection in Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzVwScyJ0cY Register Here On Friday, March 24th, the Vattikuti Foundation Masterclass Series will be hosting three leading Urologic Robotic Surgeons to present their research on robotic prostatectomy procedures regarding bladder neck dissection. Dr. Carlo Bravi, OLV Hospital &...

10 Mar

Posted at 15:01h in Site News

site news ORSI Academy Robotic Surgery Courses Offered We often receive requests at the Vattikuti Foundation for robotic surgery training. While we DO NOT have training, though we do sponsor Master Class and Fellowship opportunities, our friends at the ORSI Academy, led by Prof. Dr. Alexandre...

07 Mar

Posted at 10:53h in Site News

site news The 2023 KS International Robotic Surgery Innovation Awards Submission Entry Basics The Vattikuti Foundation is accepting applications for the 2023 KS International Robotic Surgery Innovation Awards (“KS Awards”) to the global robotic surgery community. $10,000 cash prize for the top and entrants also...

01 Mar

Posted at 17:18h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION What is Puberty? Puberty is a natural process in which boys and girls become sexually mature. This process usually begins at the age of 11 for girls and 12 for boys; however, it may vary for some individuals based on genetics and other underlying health conditions....

09 Feb

Posted at 08:07h in Site News

site news Announcing the 2023 KS International Innovation Awards Date : February 2023 The Vattikuti Foundation has just opened the competition for the KS International Innovation Awards 2023. Formerly known as the KS Robotic Surgery Innovation Awards, the goal remains the same: to recognize surgical talent and...

09 Feb

Posted at 06:13h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION An In-Depth Guide to Understanding Menopause Did you know there will be approximately 1.1 billion postmenopausal women globally by 2025? And, yet, the State of Menopause Study indicates nearly 45% of women surveyed were unfamiliar with the difference between perimenopause and menopause and 73% of the...

04 Feb

Posted at 16:31h in Site News

site news Prof. Alexandre Mottrie Publishes 1-Year Medtronic Hugo Results Date : February 2023 OLV Ziekenhuis Aalst-Asse-Ninove robotic surgeon and head of the ORSI Academy Prof. Alex Mottrie and team have published the results of one-year of using the Hugo Robot Assisted Surgery System, developed by Medtronic. ...

30 Jan

Posted at 17:51h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION Sleep Deprivation Impacts Your BodyHere are 8 Ways How Did you know, according to the Sleep Foundation, approximately 30-48% of older adults struggle with insomnia? And, approximately 90% of people who suffer from insomnia also have another health issue. Even though sleep disorders are common, if...

30 Jan

Posted at 12:43h in Site News

site news The European Union is Funding Exciting New Surgical Robotics Date : February, 2023 Whether it is joint replacement, microsurgery or using Artificial Intelligence to aid surgeons, the European Union is funding some new, high tech projects, hoping to compete with current and future robotic from across...

26 Jan

Posted at 08:16h in Advances in Medical, Masterclass

Masterclass Recent advances in intraoperative detection of nodal metastases in prostate cancer patients https://youtu.be/hl-fGw_2I5s Register Here Moderators: Giorgio Gandaglia (Milan, Italy); Tobias Maurer (Hamburg, Germany) Novel imaging modalities play a major role in the preoperative staging and restaging of prostate cancer patients with aggressive diseases. The availability of cancer-specific tracers...

25 Jan

Posted at 10:36h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION Why You’re Unable to Sleep Properly? Have you been suffering from poor sleep for a while? Issues falling asleep, staying asleep and/or not feeling well-rested even after sleeping may be a point of concern as it can result in fatigue, lower one’s energy levels, impact mood...

21 Jan

Posted at 12:22h in Site News

site news The Vattikuti Foundation is excited to be sponsoring a new video series: Humans of Robotic Surgery Date : January 2023 Humans of Robotic Surgery is a series launched by the Vattikuti Foundation, to recognize the surgical pioneers who could see that, which others ignored, the men...

20 Jan

Posted at 18:33h in Site News

site news An American University is Using Games to Improve Robotic Surgery Teams Date : January, 2023 The Medical University of South Carolina, in conjunction with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center worked to create the Robot Olympics, purpose-driven games consisting of four 'escape rooms,' with problems relevant to robotic surgery-...

17 Jan

Posted at 13:52h in Blogs, Wellness

INTRODUCTION Why is There Blood in Your Urine? Spotting blood in your urine can be a scary sight. Referred to as hematuria, according to the NIH, nearly 20% of people evaluated by a urologist are diagnosed with this condition. And, according to the Jama Network, hematuria is...