Robotics for Trainees Conference 21st to 22nd July 2025
Date: 21st-22nd July 2025
Venue: Royal College of Surgeons England, 38-45 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE
Fee: £150 for ASiT members
£170 for non-members
£100 for ROBO-GO course
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2nd Robotics Conference for Surgical Trainees—an event that promises to be an unparalleled experience in the world of surgical innovation.
Robotic platforms: Delegates (CST and above) will have a unique opportunity to experience major robotic platforms such as Versius (CMR), Hugo-RAS (Medtronic), and Da Vinci (Intuitive). This conference is your chance to get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and learn from the industry's leading experts.
In partnership with IMRA (International Medical Robotics Academy), Intuitive Surgical, CMR Surgical, Medtronic. Heavily subsided!
Diverse Perspectives: Delve into the world of robotic surgery with speakers from various surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, urology, and thoracic surgery. Gain invaluable insights from experts who are at the forefront of robotic advancements in their fields.
Explore the Future: Expand your understanding of the future of surgery with discussions on digital surgery, robotic research, and technology enhanced surgical training. Get ahead of the curve by learning about the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of healthcare.
Hear from your surgical leaders: Connect with representatives from royal colleges and join the discussion on robotic surgical training and a robotic curriculum. Create valuable connections with fellow surgical trainees and industry professionals who share your passion for innovation.
This conference is a must-attend for any surgical trainee looking to stay ahead of the curve. Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of robotics in surgery!
There will be plenary sessions on:
1. Current landscape of robotic training
2. Multispecialty robotic presentations
3. Implementing robotic training programmes
4. Emerging technologies and future of robotic training.
5. New robotic research (trainee abstracts)
Speakers include:
- Miss Nuha Yassin, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Chair of RCS RADAR group, “What is the state of play with robotic training in the UK?”
- Mr Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urologist, “My experience as a Multiplatform robotic surgeon and tips and tricks on how to get ahead!”
- Mr Subash Vasudevan, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, “How to excel in robotic training”
- Professor Stephen McCullough, Professor of Surgical Science and Practice “How to evaluate robotic surgical training and develop an evidence based strategy”
- Prof Silvana Peretta, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Director of Education IHU Strasbourg, “Telemedicine, Proctoring and future of robotic surgical training"
ROBO-GO Course
Thinking about a future in robotic surgery? Start your journey with this hands-on, beginner-friendly course built specifically for surgical trainees.
This introductory, platform-agnostic course is designed for foundation, core trainees and early specialty trainees who want to understand the basics of robotic surgery and get a head start with essential skills.
Delivered by leading robotic surgery educators from GSTT and IMRA, this half-day course provides practical, simulation-based training using VR and synthetic models to build your core skills and confidence - no prior experience required.
This Course Includes:
- Overview of the fundamental of robotic surgical platforms and how they work
- Basic console introduction
- Introduction to build psychomotor skills transferable across systems (Da Vinci, Hugo, Versius).
Robotic Platforms
IMRA training takes place across multiple robotic platforms - depending on the workshop, you may have the opportunity to use Da Vinci, Hugo and Versius robotic platforms.
Faculty
Instructors for this course come from a pool of robotic surgery experts and are practicing surgeons with years of experience and thousands of procedures collectively behind them.
Course time (Please note it is the same course repeated, only choose one session)
- Course 1 08:00-12:30 21st July
- Course 2 13:00-17:30 21st July
- Course 3 08:00-12:30 22nd July
Eligibility
Limited places for FY/CST/ST trainees
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