Course Convenor: CMR Surgical
Target audience: ST/CT1 and above
Please note this course cannot be booked as a standalone course. To be eligible to attend, you must register for the ASiT Virtual Conference 2021.
Course Format:
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of surgical robotics, covering the development of minimal access surgery, the indications, benefits and challenges. You’ll also get an introduction to CMR Surgical robotic devices, as well as hear from leaders in robotic developments and minimal access surgery. This course is designed to give you the robotic literacy you need to begin exploring your surgical robotics training.
Programme
10:00-10:30 Welcome, ASiT Innovation and why robotics important and Overview. ASIT
10:30-10:50 Introduce delegates to CMR Surgical (history, mission, products and development) –Luke Hares
10:50-11:00 Q&A Luke Hares
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-11:45 Background of minimal access surgery - Mark Slack
11:45-12:00 Q&A Mark Slack
12:00-12:20 Introduction to Versius (development, capabilities), robot use and component terminology introduction – Mark Slack
12:20-12:30 DEMO VIDEO
12:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 Showcase and discuss with delegates the ASiT x CMR partnership and moving forwards – Justin Collins Associate Medical Director(Future roadmap, digital & training/Prof Ed)/Mark Slack & ASiT on Partnership
