Cost-effectiveness of robotics: Balancing patient outcomes and economic considerations
21st March 2024, 14:00 to 15:00 GMT / 19:30 - 20:30 IST
Overview
The biggest criticism of robotic surgery is its cost. In this webinar the faculty and speakers shall look into this aspect and also dive into economic consideration and benefits if any of Robotic surgery over conventional surgery.
Aims
Robotic surgery has always been thought to be a costly methodology. In recent years there have been introduction of many newer systems and with sudden increase in the number of procedures, the cost of robotic surgery is supposed to come down. Time will only say if technological advancement will triumph over cost or will it meekly surrender to it.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should have an understanding of:
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The economic challenges of Robotic surgery and how it can be made cost-effective
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The strategies used in India as well as the UK to make it cost-effective
- The economic aspects and cost benefits of robotic surgery.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
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Prof. Pawanindra lal - Director Professor and Head of Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgeon in Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak hospital.
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Arun Prasad - Senior General, GI & Bariatric Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
- Mr Sanjay Pandanaboyana - HpB and transplant surgeon based at Newcastle, UK.
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Dr. Rajesh Shrivastava (Moderator) - Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Shreeji Hospital - India
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Dr Chelliah Selvasekar (Moderator) - Consultant Colorectal, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Robotic T &F group RCSEd and Chair, SSB General surgery, RCSEd.
CPD
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Recording
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