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The Massive Developments in Robotic Surgery

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:18:14 GMT

Professor Irshad Shaikh is a colorectal and general surgeon specialising in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. We discuss surgical robotic systems like da Vinci, AI overlays like Eureka α and laparoscopic surgery. We talk about their impact, their advantages and disadvantages and their future. I also learn the unbelievable achievement of transcontinental surgery achieved by SSI Mantra (telepresence).

00:00:00 - Introduction & Meet Professor Irshad Sheikh

00:02:01 - Open vs. Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Surgery Explained

00:06:24 - Step-by-Step of Robotic Surgery in Narrow Areas (Pelvis/Rectum)

00:12:01 - Augmented Reality, TilePro, & AI Software Guidance Tools

00:15:57 - 3D Video Curation & VR Headsets for Surgeon Training

00:18:03 - Remote Transcontinental & Wireless Operations

00:21:42 - Applications Beyond Colorectal Surgery

00:23:55 - Cost Savings, Hospital Stays, & Healthcare Economics

00:26:56 - Limitations, Bleeding Complications, & Haptic Feedback

00:31:35 - The Role of the Assistant & Dual-Console Learning

00:33:14 - Simulation Programs & Training Methods for Surgeons

00:37:08 - The Future of Surgery: NHS 2030 Goals & Autonomous Procedures

00:44:46 - Insights from Robotic Surgery Conferences

00:47:22 - Complexities of Rectal Cancer & Organ Preservation Modalities

00:53:42 - Closing Thoughts & Future Podcast Opportunities

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The New Age Of Medical Exoskeletons with Dr. Matthew Dickinson | MedUpdate

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:20:00 GMT

Exoskeletons are reshaping our perspective on human mobility. Our expert guest and leader in the field, Dr. Matthew Dickinson, is a senior lecturer of mechatronics at the University of Lancashire and the founder and CEO of Viking Exos.

Learn about the leaps in innovation the field has underwent and how the exoskeletons of today and tomorrow can benefit the world both in terms of health and convenience.

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The LungVision Navigation Platform with Dr Mohammed Munavvar

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:34:36 GMT

This episode, we will discuss the new LungVision Navigational Platform including what it is, its use in the treatment of patients and what we can look forward with this and similar technology.

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Recent Updates in Cardiology with Dr Amanulla Khaji - Ep2 | The Medupdate Podcast

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:14:20 GMT

Renowned, Board Certified Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Amanulla Khaji (MD FACC) joins us on the podcast to discuss recent updates and learnings in cardiology. The following subtopics discussed are the:

1. Monitoring of heart problems

2. Apple watch in diagnosis of life threatening heart rhythm

3. Ablation of complex life

threatening arrythmia

4. World’s smallest pacemaker

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Episode 1 - TKI discontinuation in patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia ft. Dr Binyam

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:58:23 GMT

This episode, we will discuss the new update on the discontinuation of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

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