Innovation Insights: Robotics in Surgery

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12:00 PM - Friday, April 9, 2027, 11:59 AM, On Demand

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Allison M. Okamura, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and Dr. Valerie Sugiyama, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stanford Health Care. We will explore the advantages of surgical robotics - reducing patient risk and recovery time, and enhancing surgeon well-being. Join our discussion on future prospects, challenges, and innovations in this field.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Compare the benefits of robotic surgery over traditional surgeries.
2. Assess the impact of robotic surgery as it evolves and becomes more adaptive at assessing human touch.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

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References/Bibliography
1.Gonzalez, A., Garcia, L., Kilby, J., & McNair, P. (2021). Robotic devices for paediatric rehabilitation: a review of design features. Biomedical engineering online, 20(1), 89. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12938-021-00920-5 
2.Partridge, J. Jr. (2022). Robotic surgery increases precision, shortens recovery. Mayo Clinic Health System. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/robotic-surgery-precision-and-recovery

3. Nordmann, K., Redlich, M., Schaller, M., Sauter, S., & Fischer, F. (2025). Toward a conceptual framework for digitally supported communication, coordination, cooperation, and collaboration in interprofessional health care: A scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e69276. https://doi.org/10.2196/69276

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