Name
606-ROBO: Start-Up Integrating Robotics Into Your Surgical Practice
Date & Time
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Thiers Soares Raymundo Michael Breen Erica Stockwell Jamal Mourad
Description

606-ROBO_SIG
Start-Up Integrating Robotics Into Your Surgical Practice

Chairs: Thiers Soares Raymundo, Michael T. Breen
Faculty: Thiers Soares Raymundo, Michael T. Breen, Erica L. Stockwell, Jamal Mourad

Description: Designed with a growth model mindset, this course is designed for gynecologic surgeons of all skill levels to build or expand upon their current robotics practice. Attendees will learn how to transition from a traditional or conventional laparoscopic practice to a robotics integrated practice, realize the benefit of robotics for specific cases, decide when to refer to a MIGS specialist, continually improve their skills, advance surgical efficiency, maximize the benefit of the dual console, appropriately utilize the available tools at hand and learn about current and up-and-coming robotic platforms for gynecologic surgery.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
Integrate robotics into their surgical practice
Improve robotic skills and efficiency in the OR
Utilize the tools at hand to maximize the benefits of robotic surgery

Course Outline
1:30 PM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview
T. Soares Raymundo
1:35 PM Start-Up: Integrating Robotics Into Your Surgical Practice
T. Soares Raymundo
2:01 PM Early Growth: Moving to the Right of the Bell-Shaped Curve in Robotic Surgery; Expansion: Maximizing Efficiency Within Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
M. Breen
2:27 PM Future Growth: Utilizing All of the Tools in the Toolbox, Now What?
E. Stockwell
2:53 PM Maturity: Benefits of Robotics for Specific Cases and Utilizing the Dual Console
J. Mourad
3:19 PM Discussion Questions & Answers

3:30 PM​​​​​​ The Robotics Special Interest Group Interactive Townhall!
Stick around after the main session for an engaging and interactive townhall with our Special Interest Group. We’ll discuss the group’s current focus areas, highlight key initiatives, and share what’s on the horizon for next year. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and help shape the direction ahead. All are welcome — we’d love to hear from you!
4:15 pm Adjourn

Location Name
Room 205-207
Full Address
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver BC V6C 0C3
Canada
Virtual Session Link
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