Speaker – Adrian Jones

Speakers – Mo Iqbal & Mr Irshad Shaikh

This session provides an overview of robotic surgery, focusing on robotic colorectal surgery and innovations at NNUH. Led by Mo Iqbal and featuring Irshad Shaikh who’s a consultant colorectal surgeon at NNUH. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding robotic surgery in general.

2. Exploring robotic colorectal surgery techniques.

3. Discussing recent innovations in robotic surgery.

This session will also share insights into the advancements and successful outcomes of robotic colorectal procedures.

Tea/Coffee, Networking, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

Speaker – Nicholas Penney

This session will discuss the introduction of a new robotic oesophagogastric service at NNUH. 

Learning Objectives:

1. How the new service was introduced.

2. The challenges faced and lessons learnt.

3. A case example from the first Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy (RAMIO).

4. Plans for the future.

Speaker – Mr Jonathan Morton

This session will cover the current landscape of soft tissue surgical robotics globally and in the UK. The challenges of adoption of robotics into mainstream practice. Consider some of the areas of ongoing research in robotics and how they may impact surgical care in the future. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the current robotics platforms

2. Gain some insight into potential future changes to practice

3. Understand the impact of different robotics systems to theatre workflows

Lunch, Networking, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

Speakers – Siew-Ling Harrison and Thomas Maynard

Anaesthetic Considerations with regards to Robotic Surgery, with specific focus on the ergonomics of the room and the positioning of the patient. We will discuss nuances of the anaesthetic for different types of robotic surgery and the rationale behind it. Lastly, we will talk through potential emergency scenarios that may arise during robotic surgery, how we can best plan for this and manage it.

Learning Objectives:

1. Ergonomics for robotic surgery

2. Nuances of the anaesthetic for a range of robotic surgeries

3. Emergency scenarios – planning and management

From Setup to Recovery: How Versius Surgical Robotic System is Transforming.

Overview: This session explores how Versius robot is transforming perioperative practice in colorectal surgery at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It highlights enhanced patient safety, drive surgical excellence through integrated teamwork & the use of the digital ecosystem. Sharing a world-first Versius combined pelvic case, Mr Heman Joshi will demonstrate the future of safe, accessible & sustainable robotic surgery.

Learning Objectives:

1.Understand how Versius robotic surgery enhances patient safety, team communication and perioperative efficiency in colorectal procedures

2. Explore the structured training pathway for the theatre teams (VR, dry lab, preceptored cases) and the role of clinical registries in driving surgical excellence

3. Appreciate the innovative design that facilitate the seamless theatre integration without compromising anaesthetic or surgical workflows.

15:10 – 15:40 – Tea/Coffee, Networking, Exhibition & Poster Winner Announcement

Speakers – Reece Williams and Elizabeth Wightman

An overview of the PA and SCP role in the robotic operating theatre, demonstrating the skills and training required to work in theatres. The presentation will also discuss our roles further, how these have developed over the years we have worked here, the variety of operations performed, interesting cases and opportunity for Q&As at the end. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding the PA and SCP role in theatre

2. Exploring the skills and training required in the roles

3. How the PA and SCP roles have developed and the future going forward

Speaker – Adrian Jones