Advancing reconstructive robotic surgery through innovation and precision, this session offers a focused look at a technique that broadens the toolkit available for complex ureteral repair. ...
Exploring the evolving landscape of reconstructive robotic surgery, this session examines three cases that each address complex urologic reconstruction from a different angle. ...
Exploring the future of robotic hepatobiliary and liver surgery, this session brings together five presentations covering some of the field's most technically demanding procedures....
Precision in motion best describes this session, which focuses on robotic esophageal surgery and the growing role of fluorescence-guided navigation in reducing complications....
Precision in thoracic surgery often hinges on correctly identifying what is actually being treated, and this session offers three cases that test exactly that skill. ...
Exploring new frontiers in neurology through focused ultrasound innovation, this session highlights one of the most promising non-invasive treatment technologies in modern neuroscience....
Wrapping up an extended series on surgical training, this session takes the form of an open panel discussion rather than a set of formal presentations. ...
The theme of building and retaining strong surgeons continues in this session, which pairs two forward-looking perspectives on surgical education and planning....
Mark Slack, Co-Founder of CMR Surgical, one of the Sponsors of the Vattikuti Innovation in Medicine Summit, presented his message: "Minimal Invasive Surgery by a robot - it's so much more than just the tool," to the assembled audience during the Saturday sessions. "Just throwing...
This session examines that idea from two complementary angles. Prof. Nader Francis opens with a blueprint for lifelong learning, focused on how surgeons and institutions can manage smooth transitions as new technologies enter clinical practice, rather than treating each new tool as a disruptive event....
This session brings together three complementary perspectives on modern surgical education. Prof. Rooma Sinha opens with research on the impact of 3D-immersive virtual reality training, exploring how this technology affects real surgical readiness and confidence....
Professor Prof. Jacques Hubert, Professor Emeritus at Universite de Lorraine, presents his work on relocating the surgical learning curve from the operating room to the simulation room, arguing that simulation-based training and emerging robotic devices are fundamentally changing how surgical skill can be safely built....
It is an award not frequently bestowed by the American Urological Association. May, 2026, Vattikuti Urology Institute Chair Emeritus and Robotic Surgery Pioneer Dr. Mani Menon received this distinction. From the AUA press release: "The Ramon Guiteras Award is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions...
The talk centers on the development and rollout of the United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub, known as SURGhub, an initiative aimed at expanding access to surgical knowledge across regions with limited training infrastructure....
Following a short but impactful talk, the session became a panel discussion featuring colleagues and former students who shared firsthand stories from the early days of robotic surgery at the Vattikuti Urology Institute and beyond....
The discussion opens with robotic-assisted management of ureteral complications following kidney transplantation, addressing a challenge that can threaten graft function if not resolved carefully....
The discussion opens with anterior Retzius-sparing single-port extraperitoneal robotic radical prostatectomy, an approach designed to preserve continence and sexual function while treating prostate cancer....
Medtronic, one of the sponsors of the Vattikuti Innovation in Medicine Summit, asked Prof. Dan Stoyanov, their Chief Scientist and AI Team Lead And Professor of Robot Vision in UCL Computer Science and Co-Director of the UCL Hawkes Institute at University College London (UK). His...
The discussion opens with a retrospective evaluation of intraoperative proctosigmoidoscopy following bowel endometriosis surgery, offering insight into how surgeons are refining safety checks during a technically demanding procedure. ...
The discussion opens with a robotic-assisted revision total knee replacement performed after a failed unicondylar knee implant, a scenario that demands significantly more precision than a primary joint replacement. ...
The discussion opens with endorobotic submucosal dissection using the da Vinci SP system, a technique that allows precise tissue-level work through a minimally invasive approach....
The discussion opens with the world's first live AI-assisted augmented reality robotic surgery, a milestone presentation that demonstrates how real-time AI overlays can support surgical decision-making during complex procedures....
Raj Vattikuti, businessman, philanthropist, and Founder and President of the Vattikuti Foundation, shares his perspective on the growing role of data, artificial intelligence, and neurology in the future of healthcare. ...
Teams from across the globe, participants in the Vattikuti Explorers Program, spent months developing solutions aimed at improving communication between doctors and patients, and the five strongest teams were invited to present their work live in Miami. ...
The discussion centers on Mantyx, a computer vision system designed to support surgeons in the operating room, with a detailed walkthrough of its concept, development path, and current functioning. ...
The discussion opens with a candid look at data quality, making the case that high-quality datasets are the foundation on which any reliable AI application, including digital twins, must be built....
The discussion opens with molecular imaging and its growing role in precision oncology, showing how more detailed imaging data is helping clinicians tailor treatment to the individual patient....
The Vattikuti Foundation presented the 2026 Innovation in Medicine Summit and KS International Innovation Awards April 10–11, 2026, at the JW Marriott Marquis, Miami, Florida. This year's program is one of the most forward-looking yet. The two-day event brings together surgeons, engineers, and innovators from across...
The conversation opens with a 3D MRI-DTI prostate model designed to help surgeons visualize nerve structures in advance of surgery, offering a new layer of anatomical clarity for nerve-sparing procedures. ...
The discussion opens with telementoring across multidisciplinary robotic procedures, examining how experienced surgeons can guide colleagues through complex cases from anywhere in the world....
The discussion opens with a purpose-built AI model designed to support earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, a disease where early diagnosis remains one of the greatest clinical challenges....
A short look at the Vattikuti Innovation in Medicine Summit and the KS Innovation Awards held in Miami, Florida, April 10 & 11, 2026. Visuals & comments, 4:12 See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/ ...
Dr. Satya Darmala Background: Multifocal urothelial carcinoma involving the upper urinary tract and bladder poses significant surgical challenges. Open approaches are morbid, while conventional minimally invasive techniques often struggle with multi-quadrant access. The Da Vinci Xi robotic platform enables seamless transition across quadrants, facilitating complex oncologic...
Dr. Elroy Saldaha Introduction: Robotic Radical Esophagectomy or RAMIE is a complex surgical procedure requires esophageal mobilisation in the thorax. Complex anatomy in the thorax prolongs the learning curve among the surgeons and complications like bleeding, esophageal-gastric anastomotic leaks and thoracic duct(TD) injury. Using Robotic ICG...
Dr. Jacob O'Hara Some patients who receive robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) will experience a worsening of their erectile function. Surgical technique and patient-specific factors contribute to these outcomes. Traditionally, attempts to establish the ideal surgical technique have been inexact, with recent efforts at standardizing surgical...
Dr. David Kim Augmentation ileocystoplasty is needed for patients who fail medical management of neurogenic bladders to protect the upper tracts. This procedure is typically done using an open approach. We present a step-by-step video of the robotic-assisted laparoscopic ileocystoplasty and Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy with modifications. Robotic-assisted...
Dr. Suyash Nayal Accurate mapping of uterine fibroids and other pathologies is critical for surgical planning and effective patient counselling. Conventional 2-D imaging often fails to convey the precise size, location, and depth of lesions, making it difficult for surgeons to plan optimally and for patients...
Dr. Raja Kalayarasan Curative resection of Type IV hilar cholangiocarcinoma typically requires trisectionectomy, a procedure associated with high morbidity. The Taj Mahal hepatectomy, involving resection of segment IVb, V, and the caudate lobe, offers a parenchyma-preserving alternative. Since complete resection of segment IV facilitates caudate...
Dr. Mohammed Shahid Ali Nutcracker syndrome, caused by extrinsic compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and aorta, presents with hematuria, flank pain, and impaired renal venous outflow. Traditional open surgical correction, while effective, is associated with significant morbidity, prolonged recovery, and...
Dr. Rahila Essani MIS has transformed the colon surgery, what is the next frontier? Natural orifice surgery is an ideal next frontier for completely incision less surgery. Here is a novel technique in a cadaver performing right hemicolectomy using SP robot, which shows it's not only...
Dr. Rohit Raghunath Ranade Recurrent ovarian cancer has always been traditionally operated by the open surgical routine.With better technology ,superior instrumentation,growing expertise ,Robotic surgery may be an alternative to conventional open surgery for these patients.The Robotic platform may confer all the benefits of MIS surgery without...
Dr. Revathi G Problem Open IVC thrombectomy is technically demanding, associated with high blood loss, prolonged recovery, and significant morbidity. Exposure and vascular control in high-level thrombi are especially challenging. Solution Adoption of the robotic platform for IVC thrombectomy allows precise dissection, enhanced 3D visualization, and...
Dr. Federico Lavagnl This study evaluates the SARA (Supine Anterior Retroperitoneal Access) technique for single-port (SP) robotic nephroureterectomy in 18 patients. The cohort, with a mean age of 71 years, had high comorbidities (median CCI 6). The median operative time was 275 minutes, with minimal blood...
Dr. Swapnil Singh Kushwaha Problem- Managing complex hilar renal tumors during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is technically challenging due to difficult anatomy, proximity to major vessels, and the risk of excessive bleeding or incomplete tumor removal. Traditional planning based on 2D CT images often lacks depth...
Dr. Federico Lavagno This study evaluated single-port (SP) robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) in three patients with large benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) from October 2024 to April 2025. Performed through a single 4-cm suprapubic incision, the procedure addressed both the adenoma and concomitant bladder issues. All surgeries...
Dr. Federico Lavagno This case series evaluated the Supine Anterior Retroperitoneal Access (SARA) technique for single-port (SP) robot-assisted pyeloplasty in nine patients with ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. The SARA approach utilizes a single 3-cm incision to access the retroperitoneum, avoiding the abdominal cavity. Results showed the...
Dr. David Kim The Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy is a surgical procedure that allows access to the bladder from the abdominal wall by utilizing the appendix, enabling children to achieve social continence. While traditionally done via an open approach, we describe the robotic-assisted laparoscopic Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy (RALMA) with...
Dr. Federico Lavagno The combination of single-port robotic surgery and CSE anesthesia is a feasible and minimally invasive option for select, high-risk patients. Our experience suggest that integrating a VR headset can be a valuable tool for patient distraction during an awake robotic procedure. By transforming...
Dr. Omar Eldeeb Problem: Midline abdominal wall hernia associated with divarication of recti is a challenging condition, often resulting in abdominal bulging, functional weakness, and poor cosmesis. Traditional open repair is invasive and associated with wound morbidity, while laparoscopic repair has limitations in performing effective midline...
Dr. Omar Eldeeb Problem: Colovesical fistula is a debilitating complication of diverticular disease, often associated with recurrent urinary tract infections and reduced quality of life. Conventional open repair carries significant morbidity, and laparoscopic surgery is technically demanding due to dense pelvic adhesions and the need for...
Dr. Vandana Jain Open inguinal lymph node dissection is associated with high rates of wound related complications like cellulitis, wound dehiscence and flap necrosis. R-VEIL is associated with significantly lesser incidence of wound complications. We describe further innovation in the R-VEIL procedure where we create the...
Dr. Francois Remy Being a surgeon requires expertise, awareness, and calm decision-making, yet trainees often lack immediate senior guidance. While AI copilots exist in other fields, surgery has lagged because so much context is visual. We introduce the Surgical AI Copilot for Robot-Assisted Prostatectomies, a vision-language...
Dr. Juan Salazar Robotic surgery has emerged as minimally invasive approach that has been increasingly adopted as the preferred approach for many hepatobiliary procedures. Nevertheless, the implementation of a fully robotic approach to liver transplantation remains rare, and detailed technical descriptions remain scarce in the current...
Dr. Marco Mezzina Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries demand accurate visualization and reliable tracking of anatomical structures, yet surgeons often lack seamless real-time access to preoperative imaging such as CT scans. This limitation can compromise decision-making and increase intraoperative uncertainty, especially in complex procedures. To address...
Dr. Sujit Chowdhary Duplex anomalies are one of common congenital anomalies of the urinary tract, occurring in 1–3% of babies. Nearly 50% are associated with secondary problems such as VUR, vesicoureteric junction obstruction, pelviureteric junction obstruction, ureterocele, or ectopic ureters. The majority of affected children present...
Dr. Metincan Erkaya Problem: Conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for large colorectal lesions faces critical limitations: steep learning curve requiring 250+ cases for mastery, poor ergonomics, limited instrument triangulation, and platform instability. These constraints restrict widespread adoption in Western settings, forcing patients toward more radical surgical...
Dr. Alberto Piana Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform surgical practice, particularly through predictive algorithms for postoperative outcomes. However, these algorithms often lack user-friendly interfaces for clinician interaction. This study aimed to evaluate an AI-driven model designed to predict the optimal surgical approach...
Dr. Ameenuddin Khan Problem – identify learning curve to attain Technical (surgical duration) and Functional proficiency (post operative hypoparathyroidism) in robotic thyroidectomy Solution - A total of 101 consecutive patients undergoing either total or hemithyroidectomy for benign and malignant conditions were included. Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) analysis...
Dr. Atanu Kumar Pal Synchronous rectal and prostate cancer is an uncommon presentation. This video describes abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer with enmass excision of prostate gland sparing the urinary bladder helping to reduce the postoperative surgical morbidity by preventing the potential bowel anastomosis and uretroileal...
Dr. Atanu Kumar Pal Robotic level-3 inferior vena cava thrombectomy in the cases of locally advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with level 3 retrohepatic IVC thrombus remains a significant challenge in the domain of uro-oncology. Open IVC thrombectomy is still considered as the most commonly sought...
Dr. Jagdishwar Goud Esophagectomy is a most complex oncologic procedure, with high risks of thoracic duct injury leading to chyle leaks, tracheal injury, & incomplete tumor margin clearance. Identifying these vital structures is particularly difficult in patients with distorted anatomy after neoadjuvant therapy. Conventional robotic surgery...
Dr. Kinju Adhikari Problem : Unlike the kidney, prostate lacks reliable 3D anatomical model. Current MRI cannot delineate periprostatic nerve fibers or apex anatomy, leading to variability in surgical planning and risks to continence and potency. Although we have scaled up in vision with robotic prostatectomy,...
Dr. Suyash Naval The vaginal route has been proven to be the least invasive route of hysterectomy. However, the adoption of the vaginal route has decreased significantly. vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) hysterectomy is a relatively new procedure that has the potential to increase...
Dr. Senthil Kumar Ganapathi A patient presents with a large rectal polyp. It is pedunculated but pedicle is too thick for endoscopic excision. The attachment of the polyp to right ovary not clearly demonstrated and hence complete diagnosis is not clear on Computed Tomography imaging. Operation...
Dr. Sujit Chowdhary Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionised oncological surgery with benefits such as smaller incisions and quicker recovery. However, its use in paediatric population is debated due to concerns about complete tumour resection and complications. Robotic surgery, offering enhanced visualisation and precision, may address these...
Dr. Rahila Essani A patient presented with a 6 cm presacral mass, which in the past were typically taken out with either perineal or Karaoke approach which carries morbidity of possibly perforating the mass and fecal incontinence. The robotic approach deep in the pelvis, avoids these...
Dr. Ankit Sharma Isolated lateral nodal recurrence imposes a significant surgical challenge. The tissue changes associated with total neo-adjuvant therapy, curative surgical procedure, and adjuvant chemotherapy make a technically demanding procedure even more complex. Apart from the intricate knowledge of the critical neurovascular structures along the...
Dr. Kanchan Sanchandani This video abstract showcases a robotic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication for the treatment of achalasia cardia. The procedure highlights the precision and advantages of robotic assistance in achieving effective and complete oesophageal myotomy, especially intrathoracic part, ensuring adequate and long term symptom...
Dr. Sujit Chowdhary Refractory high-risk neuropathic bladder always results in renal failure. Our robotic series represents the largest series reported outside the USA. All included children had either failed conservative management, including anticholinergegic and intradetrussor Botox, or presented with progressive renal failure. Long-term follow-up outcomes have...
Dr. Vineet Malhotra Cancer prostate is being diagnosed with increased frequency in India. A significant percentage of men diagnosed with operable disease are unable to afford a robotic assisted procedure due to lack of affordability of the current robotic systems. We aimed to see the feasibility...
Dr. Sanjiv Haribhakti Total colectomy involves multi-quadrant dissection, making a fully robotic approach technically challenging. We devised a novel quadruple docking technique using three robotic arms with patient/table repositioning to minimize robotic arm movements and collisions during robotic total colectomy. Results: Console time 6 hours; each...
Dr. Sanjiv Haribhakti Robotic upper GI surgery often requires surgery beneath the left lobe of liver at the oesophageal hiatus, commonly for hiatal hernia, achalasia cardia, obesity, and UGI cancers. Adequate atraumatic liver retraction is essential. Conventional options include a 5 mm blunt rod, Nathanson retractor,...
Dr. Mahesh D. Patel Robotic bronchoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat airway conditions such as centrally located lung tumors or bronchial stenosis. It involves resecting a diseased segment of the bronchus and reconnecting the healthy ends to preserve lung tissue, avoiding the...
Dr. Rajesh Kochupapy Problem: In minimal access surgery (MIS), maintaining a clear and undisturbed visual field is often challenging. Inadequate traction and assistance can hinder exposure, increase operative time, and compromise safety. Solution: The innovative use of simple, low-cost surgical materials—such as thread, loops, rubber bands,...
Dr. Bhavuk Garg Neuromuscular scoliosis often presents with severe deformity, pelvic obliquity, and poor bone quality, making long-segment fusion and stable spinopelvic fixation challenging. Conventional iliac screws, though widely used, are associated with implant prominence and soft-tissue complications. Solution: S2-alar-iliac (S2AI) screws offer a biomechanically strong,...
Dr. Rajesh Kochupapy Abdominoperineal resection (APER) for low rectal cancers is associated with significant complications, including high rates of R1 resection (10–25%) and perineal wound issues such as hernia formation. Solution: A totally robotic approach, combining abdominal and perineal teams, allows for precise tumour resection and...
Dr. Monika Pohekar The use of robotic platform in case of retroperitoneal tumours is relatively unexplored. The complex neuromuscular anatomy adds to further challenge. The robotic approach for robotic retroperitoneal tumour provided advantages like ease of access, excellent 3-D vision with magnification and 360 degree wrist...
Dr. Thalia Petropoulou In robotic colorectal surgery, augmented reality 3D overlays can enhance orientation and safety. Yet a major limitation has been instrument occlusion—the overlay is blocked whenever surgical tools appear in the field, making it difficult to visualize anatomy around critical vessels and tumors. To...
Dr. Monika Pokehar Spindle cell lipoma of oesophagus is a rare entity. In our case, the size and location of the tumour was particularly challenging. The site of lesion was at upper and mid-thoracic oesophagus with dimensions of 11x4x4cm. The challenge was about the approach of...
Dr. Vipin Tyagi The increasing use of rigid and flexible ureteroscopy has led to a rise in ureteric strictures. While the majority of these strictures can be successfully managed by endourological interventions, a subset requires surgical reconstruction utilizing urological tissue. In rare situations, however, urological tissue...
Dr. Guatam Choudhary Surgery for this benign condition can be associated with complications such as urine leakage and ischemia to the remaining ureter. During complex partial nephrectomies, we typically utilize 3D printing for preoperative planning and indocyanine green (ICG) intraoperatively to guide vascular clamping. Given the...
Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni Ureteric strictures are a recognized complication after ureteroscopy, with incidence ranging from 0.5–5% and even higher following laser lithotripsy. These strictures often become more challenging to manage after multiple endourological procedures, and recurrence remains a concern, particularly when a near-obliterative segment is not...
Dr. Sanjoy Sureka The Retzius-sparing approach to robotic radical prostatectomy improves early urinary continence by preserving anterior pelvic anatomy. Our institution developed a structured technique combining Retzius-sparing dissection with modified two-layer “Sandwich” reconstruction to optimize functional and technical outcomes. Our technique follows four key steps: 1.Retzius-Sparing...
Dr. Reuben Olivares A major problem in healthcare today is the unequal access to high-quality surgical care, particularly in underserved areas, which leads to disparities in outcomes and limited opportunities for surgical training. Telesurgery offers a powerful solution by overcoming geographic barriers, allowing expert surgeons to...
Dr. Rooma Sinha Problem- 3D stereoscopic vision gives a different view of intracorporeal anatomy. Watching a 3D robotic surgery performed by trainees on a 2D monitor does not provide them with the immersive view of the robotic console and an appreciation for the relative depth of...
Dr. Shivya Chopra Introduction – Lipomas are benign tumors which may develop in any part of the body. They are usually asymptomatic when small in size, but can present with symptoms when the size is larger and involving oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx. Method - A 35...
Dr. Daniele Amparore Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) faces a key challenge: balancing effective cancer control with preservation of nerve function. Traditional approaches relying on 2D MRI interpretation risk positive surgical margins (PSM) at the neurovascular bundle (NVB) and suboptimal functional outcomes. This study introduces 3D augmented...
Dr. Daniele Amparore Postoperative erectile dysfunction remains a significant challenge following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), despite advances in surgical techniques aimed at preserving neurovascular bundles (NVBs). Excessive bleeding during prostate dissection can compromise NVB integrity, limiting functional recovery. To address this, we developed the early prostatic...
Dr. Matthew Feyissa Bladder diverticula involving the ureter present surgical challenges in precise excision and preservation of surrounding structures. This technique demonstrates Robotic Diverticulectomy surgery with Firefly mode. Firefly mode enhances visualization and surgical accuracy to allow for safe approaches to quite challenging anatomy and procedures...
Dr. Matthew Feyissa Traditional radical cystectomy in females entails en bloc removal of the bladder, uterus, adnexae, anterior vaginal wall, and urethra. As surgical focus has shifted towards functional preservation, recent techniques emphasize selective resection, given the low rates (2.5–7.5%) of gynecological organ involvement by bladder...
Dr. Angelo Territo Recent advances in robotic kidney transplantation are redefining surgical precision and patient outcomes. The introduction of the cold ischemia device has optimized graft preservation and reduced ischemic injury. Surgeons now leverage 3D reconstruction and augmented reality to map iliac artery plaques preoperatively, improving...
Dr. Federico Piramide Traditional surgical planning relies on static imaging and lacks interactive, collaborative tools. Early uses of the metaverse in healthcare showed promise but were limited by low model interactivity and no customization options for surgeons. We developed an enhanced metaverse platform integrating patient-specific 3D...
Dr. Sanjoy Sureka Horseshoe kidney, characterized by complex vascular anatomy, presents challenges during heminephrectomy, particularly when renal preservation is a priority. This report describes the management of a 50-year-old female with a Left non-functioning moiety complicated by pyelonephrits, with CT angiography revealing an aberrant artery over...
Dr. Anupama Bahadur Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is characterized by congenital absence of vagina and uterus. Typically, vagina may be present as a small dimple, accompanied by rudimentary uterine structures and normally functioning ovaries. This syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 4500–5000 women resulting from underdevelopment of...
Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni Young women diagnosed with cervical carcinoma, preservation of fertility is a key concern. Radical trachelectomy has emerged as an alternative to radical hysterectomy in carefully selected patients. The oncological outcomes are similar to radical hysterectomy and the pregnancy rates are reported to be...
Dr. Guruvasanth Saravanan The management of benign breast diseases (BBD) is increasingly focused on minimizing surgical trauma while maximizing cosmetic outcomes. Robotic surgery presents a promising platform to achieve scarless excision.Robotic surgery for benign breast disease via the axillary approach using the DaVinci X platform is...
Dr. Andrea Noya-Morullo In prostate cancer management, key clinical variables—such as Gleason score, tumor laterality, margin status, and pathologic staging—are often embedded in unstructured pathology and imaging reports. Manual extraction for research or audit is time-consuming and prone to variability. An AI-powered system is presented to...
Dr. Nikhil Nagakumar Open inguinal lymph node dissection is associated with complications like skin necrosis, wound infection, lower limb edema, lymphedema, and lymphocele. To reduce complications related to open ILND, many technical modifications have gained popularity because of their low complication rates and good oncological outcome...
Dr. Francesco Brucci Robotic TAR has transformed abdominal wall surgery by reducing complications and enabling discharge usually within 48 hours. Yet, conventional multiport TAR requires six ports and often two dockings, adding invasiveness and complexity. We explored whether such a demanding procedure could be safely performed...
Dr. Sij Hemal Urinary incontinence remains a significant quality-of-life concern following radical prostatectomy. In this video, we aim to describe the combination of single-port extraperitoneal robotic radical prostatectomy (SP-EP-RARP) with anatomical hood reconstruction for early continence recovery. The use of the extraperitoneal approach facilitated by the...
Dr. Sridhar Reddy Kareddy I have identified the increased prevalence of Phimosis, Paraphimosis, Balanitis, Balanoposthitis, BXO, UTIs, STDs, Penile cancers in India due to unawareness and ignorance of Circumcision. Performing circumcision reduces these disease's incidence by 68%. Breaking the social stigmas, taboos and apprehension about painful...
Dr. Mahesh Patel This video presents two cases of robotic tracheal resection performed under ECMO—one for a benign and one for a malignant condition. These were the first such cases performed in India. Traditionally, tracheal resections are done via sternotomy, which is associated with increased morbidity....
Dr. Mahesh Patel Uncinate process insulinomas are usually treated with open surgery, often associated with significant morbidity. Minimally invasive techniques, especially robotic-assisted surgery, offer the potential to reduce this morbidity while maintaining surgical precision. However, due to the complexity of the location, only a limited number...
Dr. Suhas Masilamani Unicondylar knee replacement (UKR) is an established treatment for anteromedial osteoarthritis, offering advantages such as natural knee kinematics and faster rehabilitation. However, early failures remain a challenge due to strict patient selection criteria and narrow surgical tolerance. Revision of failed UKR is typically...
Dr. Abhinav Deshpande Thymomas are epithelial tumors that typically arise in the anterior mediastinum. Ectopic pericardial thymomas are extremely rare entities. They may present with Myasthenic symptoms like deteriorating dyspnea, dysphagia which can be refractory to medical management and may pose significant problem. Solution in such...
Dr. Mireia Musquera In this video we present 3 cases of ureteral stricture treatment after kidney transplantation using the Da Vinci robotic system. Specifically, this video highlights: A case of left ureteral reimplantation after an open kidney transplant, a right ureteral reimplantation following a robotic kidney...
Dr. Rohit Deshpande A young lady presented to us with debilitating flank pain, subsequent to scarring and stricturing of the left pelvi-ureteric junction, which was sited intra-renally. She had a past history of being treated for genitourinary tuberculosis, and had completed anti-tuberculous therapy. On imaging, she...
Dr. Pietro Pasquini Despite recent advances, telesurgery still lacks strong evidence and large clinical series, particularly in gynecology. Published experiences have mostly reported isolated cases, while no complete telesurgical sessions have been documented. Broader validation requires greater resource availability, robust infrastructures, and demonstration of reproducible workflows....
Dr. Mahesh Patel Pulmonary artery involvement usually requires pneumonectomy. Pulmonary artery resection and reconstruction offer a parenchyma preserving option. Minimally invasive platforms offer great precision and control while performing these complex surgeries with minimum morbidities. Robotic platform offers the most advanced Minimally invasive methods to conduct...
Dr. Andrea Moglia Accurate reconstruction of radiological volumes through segmentation plays a crucial role in understanding patient anatomy, supporting experts in surgical planning, especially in laparoscopy and robotic surgery, where the restricted visualized area during surgery makes it essential to clearly recognize the patient anatomy. In...
Dr. Kushal Agrawal Robotic thyroidectomy via the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) is a safe, effective alternative to conventional surgery, offering superior cosmesis by avoiding a neck scar. This video showcases our early Indian experience using the indigenously developed SSI Mantra system, detailing space creation, port placement,...
Dr. Derek Mendonca Conventional palatoplasty involves operating in narrow oral cavity spaces with surgical loupe visualization. The challenge of surgery is the limited operative cavity with surgeon discomfort and back strain. The RoboticScope provided an enhanced head mounted 3D visualisation tool. This pilot study analyzes 8...
Dr. Andrea Noya-Morullo Technology and surgical training are increasingly inseparable, with 5G/6G enabling real-time, long-distance interaction in the operating room. This pilot study assessed the feasibility of immersive robotic tutoring using augmented reality (AR) glasses (Apple Vision Pro). Three patients were included: two underwent robot-assisted radical...
Dr. Andrea Moglia Pancreatic tumors are very aggressive and lethal. Artificial intelligence has the potential to support clinicians in pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) represent a growing frontier in artificial intelligence for tasks integrating images and text. MiniGPT-Pancreas is the first MLLM specifically...
Dr. Rohit Raghunath Ranade Recurrent aggressive angiomyxoma is a slightly uncommon tumor of the female pelvis.It mainly arised from the muscles of the pelvic floor and grows deep into the pelvic spaces and may involve strutures like nerves,blood vessels,ureter,bladder and the rectum.The depth of the tumor...
Dr. Manu Sanchetti Robotic technology has commonly been employed for the resection of mediastinal masses for several years with excellent outcomes as it relates to postoperative recovery. Historically, the procedure involves multiport technology with multiple trocars placed in various intercostal spaces. The Single Port Robotic System...
Dr. Gomathi Meenakshi P Locally advanced rectal cancer often presents with persistent lateral pelvic lymph nodes ≥5 mm after neoadjuvant chemoradiation, posing a significant risk for locoregional recurrence. Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) is a critical procedure in such cases, but it is technically challenging...
Dr. Kushal Agrawal Colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) are often unresectable due to extensive hepatic involvement, making regional therapies essential. Hepatic artery infusion (HAI) therapy allows high local drug delivery by exploiting the hepatic artery’s predominant tumor blood supply. Traditionally performed via...
Dr. Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni Bowel endometriosis requires either Rectal wall shaving or Anterior disc resection or Resection anastomosis to excise the endometriosis nodule. Peritoneal leak after this has high rate of morbidity and at times mortality. Use of sigmoidoscopy intraop to confirm complete excision and ensure...
Dr. Avijit Banerjee The robotic interface with 3D optics and magnified vision greatly aided meticulous dissection of the tumor in this challenging location. Intraoperatively, there was a concern that a lower polar renal vessel might have been sacrificed. However, the use of Firefly fluorescence technology confirmed...
Dr. Andrea Noya-Mourullo Time and space remain two of the major limitations for surgeons today, and technology must support us in overcoming them. In our setting, we face the added challenge of insularity, being far from large urban centers where reference surgeons for various pathologies and...
Dr Pavan Sugoor Problem- Distal rectal transection below the puborectalis is always challenging in a narrow pelvis. Often, margins are close because it is not done under vision Solution- Good circumferential mobilsation and mobilisation below the puborectalis sling facilitates pull through. Following this, linear stapled line...
Dr. Nipun Bansal A 66-year-old male with presented with a rare constellation of conditions—large complex left renal artery aneurysm with failed prior endovascular stenting, adrenal myelolipoma, and a renal calculus. Conventional options posed risks of nephrectomy, threatening renal preservation. We adopted a multifaceted, minimally invasive solution:...
Dr. Sidhartha Kalra Problem: A young obese female with paraparesis and neurogenic bladder was unable to perform perurethral CIC due to poor dexterity and perineal hypoesthesia. She remained dependent on a long-term indwelling catheter, which adversely affected her health and mental well-being. Surgical planning was complicated...
Dr. Karthikeyan Parthasarathy In advanced rectal cancers, as part of multi modality treatment, radical surgeries such as total pelvic exenteration has been the only therapeutic option. With accurte imaging and advancement in operative techniques and equipment, less radical surgeries are possible now. We present a case...
Dr. Jacques Hubert In the early 2000s, learning curves were long and discouraging and, due to the absence of structured training, were performed directly on patients. This video outlines the past, present and future challenges faced over 17 years by the authors in developing a University...
Dr. Philippe Liverneaux Intercostal nerves are frequently used as donors in brachial plexus reconstruction, yet conventional harvesting requires large thoracic incisions, leading to trauma and perioperative risks. Thoracoscopic techniques reduce invasiveness but remain limited by prolonged operative time and restricted instrument precision. This study illustrates the...
Dr. Deepak Krishnappa This video demonstrates a rare robotic conversion of ileal conduit to orthotopic neobladder in a previously irradiated patient. It highlights key technical steps, challenges, and outcomes, emphasizing how minimally invasive reconstruction can restore continence, body image, and overall quality of life in carefully...
Dr. Ankur Mandelia Biliary ductal anatomical variations present a significant challenge in the minimally invasive management of choledochal cysts (CDC). Among these, Type VII variations are exceedingly rare and unclassified, complicating surgical planning and reconstruction. We report the case of a 6-year-old girl with recurrent pancreatitis...
Dr. Ankur Mandelia Aberrations in biliary ductal and vascular anatomy are common and pose major challenges during minimally invasive pediatric surgery. In robotic choledochal cyst (CDC) excision with hepatico-jejunostomy (HJ), unexpected bleeding from aberrant vessels can rapidly obscure vision, complicate dissection, and threaten patient safety. Two...
Dr. Aldo Brasetti Lymph node dissection represents a key determinant of survival in penile cancer, yet its application remains limited due to the significant morbidity traditionally associated with the procedure. We describe a novel single-port antegrade robotic lymphadenectomy approach that enables both inguinal and pelvic lymphadenectomy...
Dr. Enrico Checcucci In prostate cancer surgery, especially with suspected extracapsular extension (ECE), it's difficult to balance complete tumor removal with nerve preservation, risking either recurrence or functional impairment. This study combined 3D augmented reality (AR) and real-time digital pathology (VivaScope) during nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy....
Dr. Sidhartha Kalra Bladder exstrophy–epispadias complex is a rare anomaly, and failure of primary repair often leads to persistent urinary leakage and compromised quality of life. Continent urinary diversion with a Mainz II pouch provides an alternative for patients wishing to avoid stomas or lifelong catheterization....
Dr. Suyash Naval The vaginal route is considered best to do a hysterectomy. However, the large size of the uterus poses a unique problem that significantly increases the difficulty of transvaginal hysterectomy due to less operative space and poor vision. In recent years, vaginal natural orifice...
Dr. Marco Martiriggiano This study aims to present a challenging case of complete ureteral avulsion resulting from a road accident and to detail the surgical approach that involved using ileal interposition as a new ureter. This case underscores the viability and outcomes of bowel interposition in...
For over a decade, the Vattikuti Foundation has been sponsoring the KS International Innovation Awards. Formerly just for Indian Robotic Surgeons, the 'KS Awards' have grown into a dynamic, international contest, with cash prizes and the opportunity for Winners and Finalists to present their work...
Head of Gynecologic Oncology at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, India, Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni has exciting plans for the sharing of surgical outcomes data in India. He also describes how the Vattikuti Foundation has supported Gyne/Onco surgeons in the AGRS at the RoboGynIndia...
Accomplished Robotic Surgeon Dr. Rama Joshi, Director of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) in Gurugram gives us her thoughts on the efforts of the Vattikuti Foundation. Talk. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Hon. Professor Dr. Rooma Sinha, President, AGRS Association of Gynecological Robotic Surgeons of India, was asked to comment on the Vattikuti Foundation's KS International Innovation Awards Program. Short comment, :45 sec. REMINDER: THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Hon. Professor Dr. Rooma Sinha, President AGRS Association of Gynecological Robotic Surgeons of India, took time out from her busy schedule at RoboGynIndia 2025 to discuss the state of women's health in India- and the longtime support robotic surgeons have received by the Vattikuti Foundation....
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the prestigious Vattikuti Scholar awards at the RoboGynIndia 2025 Conference, honoring five winners for their outstanding surgical video presentations, each recipient earning a grant of $500 and the...
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the RoboGynIndia 2025 Conference. Actress Sonali Bendre was a guest speaker. She spoke with the Vattikuti Foundation team about her experience and strongly advised women to seek medical...
Dr. Rohit Ranade is a Gynecologic Oncologist at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bengaluru. He explains the benefits of the Vattikuti Fellowship Program and the KS Innovation Awards. Talk. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Dr. Aranava Roy from Manipal Hospital, Kolkata, shares how the Vattikuti Foundation has supported his journey as a Gynecologic Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon. Dr. Roy is also a Vattikuti Travel Fellow. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the prestigious Vattikuti Scholar awards at the RoboGyneIndia 2025 Conference, honoring five winners for their outstanding surgical video presentations, each recipient earning a grant of $500 and the...
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the prestigious Vattikuti Scholar awards at the RoboGyneIndia 2025 Conference, honoring five winners for their outstanding surgical video presentations, each recipient earning a grant of $500 and the...
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the prestigious Vattikuti Scholar awards at the RoboGyneIndia 2025 Conference, honoring five winners for their outstanding surgical video presentations, each recipient earning a grant of $500 and the...
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the prestigious Vattikuti Scholar awards at the RoboGyneIndia 2025 Conference, honoring five winners for their outstanding surgical video presentations, each recipient earning a grant of $500 and the...
As part of its commitment to nurturing the next generation of robotic surgeons, the Vattikuti Foundation sponsored the prestigious Vattikuti Scholar awards at the RoboGyneIndia 2025 Conference, honoring five winners for their outstanding surgical video presentations, each recipient earning a grant of $500 and the...
The Vattikuti Foundation sponsored prizes for the top 5- videos presented at the 2025 RoboGyneIndia conference. Meet Dr. Shreya Alluri – one of the Top 5 'AGRS-Vattikuti Scholars' at RoboGyneIndia 2025! Watch as she shares a quick comment after winning the prestigious Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored award...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video contains Digital Twin...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025.VF Founder & President Raj Vattikuti took a couple minutes to share his thoughts on the future needs for utilizing Data Science to...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is the third...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is the second...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is the first...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
On February 14, 2025, the Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was opened in Jaipur, India, with comments from the Foundation CEO, Dr. Mahendra Bhandari and Foundation Founder and President Mr. Raj Vattikuti. They spoke to a select audience of...
Vattikuti Foundation CEO Dr. Mahendra Bhandari interviews the winners of the Best Scientific Paper on Robotic Sugery in (journal of) European Urology for 2024. Hear from Dr. Federico Piramide and Prof. Francesco Porpiglia as they discuss the findings. (The Vattikuti Foundation sponsors a cash prize...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
The Vattikuti Foundation-sponsored 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium was held in Jaipur, India February 14, 15 & 16, 2025. International speakers were selected in part through their entries submitted for the 2024 KS International Innovation Awards. This video is from the...
Sponsored by the Vattikuti Foundation, the KS International Innovation Awards recognizes surgical talent and in doing so, shares new, cutting-edge educational robotic surgery procedures and technology with the world. The awards ceremony was held on 15 February 2025 at ITC Rajputana Hotel in Jaipur, India....
This is a short reflection on some of the accomplishments of the Vattikuti Foundation, including the recent affiliation with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. (updated 3-2025) 5:40. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/ ...
The Vattikuti Foundation has donated the Neuroblate, a device found only in the top for-profit hospitals in India, to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, a government-run hospital. The intent- to provide the same cutting-edge technology to treat India's poor. The...
Recently, Prof. Koon Ho Rha, Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, Seoul, S.Korea sat down with Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO of the Vattikuti Foundation. Here is part of their conversation, which ranged from early robotic surgery to the future. Interview, with VF file video, 31:48 See more at:...
Dr. Shilpa Chowdary currently is a Vattikuti Fellow at the Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, India. She is studying Robotic Gynecologic Surgery under Dr. Rooma Sinha. She talked about her Fellowship experience with the VF's Prerana Golechha. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Vattikuti Foundation Mentor Surgeon Dr. Rooma Sinha is a global leader in gynecologic robotic surgery at the Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, India. She sat down to talk briefly about her career with VF colleague Prerana Golechha. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Dr. Neha Singh is a Gynecologist, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon in Pune, India. She practices at the Ruben Memorial Hospital. She spoke recently with the VF's Prerana Golechha about her career. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona. Recently, she shared her views with VF Colleague Prerana Golechha. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Senior Consultant and Head of Gynae Oncology & Robotic Surgery for the Medica Cancer Hospital, Kolkata, Dr. Arunava Roy spoke with VF colleague Prerana Golechha recently about Robotic Surgery and the Vattikuti Foundation. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Dr. Meenakashi Jain is a long-time Vattikuti Foundation friend and Mentor Surgeon. She practices in Florida at the Surgical Center of Excellence. She discusses her transition from laparoscopic surgery to robotic surgery. Dr. Jain was interviewed recently by VF colleague Prerana Golechha. See more at: https://vattikutifoundation.com/videos/...
Dr. Subhash Khanna is a relatively recent convert to robotic surgery, having done thousands of laparoscopic procedures, he felt the need to move to robot-assisted surgery to ease the pain and discomfort that sometimes comes with laparoscopy. Prof. Khanna is Chief Medical Director & Head-...
It was unique: two Dr. B.C. Roy Award* Honorees, in conversation. This occurred recently at the Vattikuti Foundation headquarters in suburban Detroit, when VF CEO Dr. Mahendra Bhandari met with friend and colleague Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni, Founder of the UROKUL Hospital in Pune, India. It...
One of India's pioneer robotic surgeons, Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S. P. was interviewed by the Vattikuti Foundation October, 2023. He was a guest and presenter at the Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery Symposium, presented by the VF and ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium....
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session. Vattikuti Foundation...
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session, August 2024....
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session. Vattikuti Foundation...
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session. Vattikuti Foundation...
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session. Vattikuti Foundation...
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session. Vattikuti Foundation...
The Vattikuti Explorers program provides young medical students the opportunity for exposure to the latest ideas and innovations in Surgery. Several Explorers from all over the world have been selected to visit the ORSI Academy in Belgium to attend a Junior ORSI session. Vattikuti Foundation...
Professor Francesco Porpiglia is respected as at the forefront of Europe's efforts to utilize AI and enhanced computer-generated imaging for guiding the future of surgery. The Vattikuti Foundation is pleased to focus on him for a segment of our 'Humans of Robotic Surgery' series. Interview,...
Dr. Anupama Rajanbabu decided early on that she wanted to become a robotic surgeon. A longtime Professor and Gynecologic Oncologist at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India, she set the pace in many ways for other surgeons in her field in India. She...
From his beginnings as a young surgeon to leading one of the foremost research and minimally invasive surgery programs in the world, Prof. Ahmed Ghazi has been recognized a leader. The Humans of Robotic Surgery series presents his views on the past, present and future....
Dr. Pieter De Backer is the Surgical Artificial Intelligence Lead for the ORSI Academy in Melle, Belgium. In this program, he talks about what drew him to robotic surgery, ORSI Academy, and his role for the future of surgery. Interview, with PPT's and videos. 10:05...
It's a topic that has been in the news lately: the successful launch of India's first surgical robot, the SSI MANTRA. Last October (before the unveiling), the VF interviewed the Founder, Chairman & CEO of SSI Innovations, Cardiologist Dr. Sudhir Srivastava. We present this interview...
The Vattikuti Foundation's Humans of Robotic Surgery Series interviews Robotic Surgery Pioneer Prof. Sherry Wren, of the Stanford University Medical School. She describes her first looks at the prototypes of what became the da Vinci Surgical System during the beginnings of its development, but also...