Dr. Mani Menon Keynote, Vattikuti Innovation in Medicine Summit, Miami 11, 2026

Considered by many the father of robotic surgery, Dr. Dr. Mani Menon opened Day Two of the Innovation in Medicine Summit with a keynote that quickly evolved into something more personal than a typical presentation. 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 conversation moves fluidly between technical milestones and personal anecdotes, offering a rare, candid look at how a now-widespread surgical approach began as an experimental idea championed by a small group of committed clinicians. For surgeons, trainees, and anyone interested in the history of medical innovation, this session offers valuable context on the origins of a technology that has since transformed operating rooms worldwide. It is a fast-moving, warm, and occasionally humorous look back that also illuminates how mentorship and collaboration shaped the trajectory of an entire surgical field, providing perspective that is difficult to find anywhere else.

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