Inside Surgery

In this special episode, Gisela Brandsma recollects her time working with Thérèse van Velthoven, and Draga Mandi interviews Thérèse about how the EAES has grow and developed over her three decades with the association.


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In this episode Eugenio Licardie interviews Pietro Mascagni, a surgical resident and clinical research advisor based in Rome. Pietro shares insights into his work in artificial intelligence (AI) for surgery and discusses the potential for AI to improve surgical training and intraoperative performance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of integrating AI in surgery, the need for cultural change among surgeons and the potential for AI to democratise access to surgical expertise worldwide.

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In this episode Dr Alice Tsai interviews two inspiring surgeons.

Firstly, Professor Young-Woo Kim from the Graduate School of the National Cancer Center in Korea shares his experiences in the field of gastric cancer surgery. He discusses the importance of high-quality clinical trials to validate new technologies and improve patient care globally. Reflecting on his path to medicine, he reveals that his initial aspirations ranged from becoming an author or classical singer to being a researcher in genetic engineering.

Secondly, Dr Anne Yeh from National Taiwan University Hospital. Dr Ye, a dedicated general surgeon with a specialisation in hernia surgery, shares her journey from a background in medical technology to becoming a renowned surgeon and teacher. She discusses the challenges she faced during her training, the influence of her mentors and her passion for surgical education.

Tune in to learn more about their remarkable journeys and the insights they offer for surgeons young and old.

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Dr Alice Tsai interviews attendees live at EAES 2024 in Maastricht about their experience of the congress, as well as finding out about their favourite surgical instrument and celebrity surgeon!

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In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr Draga Mandi is joined by Dr Emina Letic from Bosnia, a surgical resident with a passion for colorectal surgery. Mina shares her journey, from her fascination with surgery as a medical student to her current residency in Sarajevo. She discusses the challenges and biases she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, highlighting the importance of perseverance and resilience. Mina also talks about the support she found in international surgical networks and the impact of mentorship and research involvement on her career. The conversation explores the broader issues of gender inequality in surgery and the need for more supportive and inclusive environments for women surgeons.

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In  this guest-presented episode Dr Draga Maria Mandi from Romania interviews her friend and contemporary, consultant surgeon Dr Clarisa Birlog. Clarisa shares her journey in surgical training and reflects on the  opportunities available through engagement with surgical associations. Dr. Birlog discusses her passion for mentoring young surgeons through the EAES Rising Star Academy, emphasising the importance of non-technical skills like communication and empathy. She highlights the challenges female surgeons face and the importance of mentorship.

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The pod focuses on Turkish surgeons and features guest presenter Dr Mert Tanal interviewing Professor Dr Mahir Ozmen.  They discuss the advancements and future of robotic surgery, highlighting the transition from laparoscopic to robotic surgery, emphasising improved patient outcomes and reduced complications. Prof Ozmen advocates for integrating robotic surgery into surgical residency and oncology curricula, stressing the importance of practical, hands-on training with experienced mentors and advanced simulations.

Prof Ozmen notes significant technological advancements, such as new robotic systems and micro-robots, and the crucial role of GPUs and TPUs in processing big data for enhancing machine learning and autonomous surgical robots. The potential for remote surgeries with improved connectivity is also discussed.

Prof Ozmen acknowledges challenges in analysing large surgical datasets and calls for further research and investment in artificial intelligence. He envisions a future with nonlinear robotics and micro-robots enabling more precise and less invasive surgeries, ultimately improving surgical training and patient outcomes through advanced technology and comprehensive education.

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In the second instalment from the Symposium of Innovation in Surgery in Bucharest, Hamish talks with Alberto Arezzo, Alice Tsai, Monica Ortenzi and  Ken Cambell on a range of topics. Alberto discusses  the development of the EAES training curriculum, Alice and Monica talk about coaching and surgical travel while Ken Summarises some of his research and practical development of hands-on surgical training models.

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For the first in a series of Episodes from the Symposium on Innovations in Surgery in Bucharest, Hamish is joined by Juan Sanchez-Margallo, Salvador Moralez-Conde and Arjan Appel for a discussion around the developing paradigm of technology enhanced  training and the growing popularity of the SIS.

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In this episode, Hamish is joined from Romania by the local host of SIS 2024 Prof. Catalin Copaescu to discuss visiting Bucharest for the upcoming winter meet and the topics it will cover including the development of robotic surgery and training opportunities through the hands on courses accompanying the event.

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