Learning Objectives
- Understand the positive and negative attributes of robotic technology in bariatric surgery
- Understand the cost implications of robotic technology and implications for bariatric surgery
- Understand pros and cons of the robot-associated technologies like stapling and energy devices
- Gain knowledge of the future of robotic technology and how it might be applied in bariatric surgery
| 1:15pm |
Welcome Eric DeMaria, MD FASMBS; Mona Misra, MD FASMBS |
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Examples of robotic surgery procedures and utility of robotic techniques |
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| 1:25pm |
Great patients for Robotic Cases- VIDEOS/ cases Erik Wilson, MD |
| 1:40pm |
Terrible patients/cases for Robotics - VIDEO Helmuth Billy, MD |
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Just the Facts Please: Data driven discussion of robotics in bariatric practice |
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| 1:55pm |
PRO- Why Adopt Robotic Surgery into Bariatric Practice- evidence/data? Abraham Krikhely, MD FASMBS |
| 2:05pm |
CON- Why do NOT adopt Robotic Surgery into Bariatric Practice-evidence/data? John Morton, MD MPH FACS |
| 2:15pm |
ON THE FENCE- Why robotics is good but is it good enough?? Concept good but Helpful? Mona Misra, MD FASMBS |
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How robotics impacts costs for care and efficiency |
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| 2:25pm |
PRO- Costs of Adding Robotics to Bariatric Surgery Practice Richard DiCicco, MD FASMBS |
| 2:40pm |
CON- Costs of Adding Robotics to Bariatric Surgery Practice Marina Kurian, MD FASMBS |
| 2:55pm |
Productivity Affect- How do high volume surgeons adapt case volume for time of robot set-up, etc? Rana Pullatt, MD |
| 3:05pm |
Is the Tech added to robotics as good as established products? Energy/Staplers Michel Gagner, MD |
| 3:15pm | Break |
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Robotics: training, learning and teaching |
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| 3:45pm |
Robotic Learning Curve- how adopt safely? Lap skills first? Teresa LaMasters, MD |
| 3:55pm |
Teaching- How will /should robotics affect teaching residents/fellows-adapt to future? Scott Cunneen, MD |
| 4:05pm |
Future of Robotics- Looking Bright? Ethicon/Medtronic/TransEnterix/Intuitive Alessio Pigazzi, MD PhD FACS FASCRS |
| 4:20pm |
Panel Debate (Q&A) Eric DeMaria, MD FASMBS; Mona Misra, MD FASMBS |
| 5:00pm | Adjourn |