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Episode 88: Robotic surgery - Lord Ara Darzi

Robot Talk · 7 Jun 2024 · 15m · Episode 88

What this episode covers

Lord Ara Darzi, Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London, discusses the evolution of robotic surgery from the UK's first 2000 da Vinci-assisted procedure to current innovations. He explains how robotics improved upon laparoscopic deficits by providing 3D stereo imaging and intuitive instrument movement, while highlighting the integration of AI and machine learning for precise navigation and tissue analysis. Darzi also addresses the slow adoption of medical technology in healthcare, detailing his role as Chair of the NHS Accelerated Access Collaborative in driving value-based diffusion of innovations like stroke pathways.

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Imperial College London, Hamlyn Center, Deep Mind, NHS Accelerated Access Collaborative
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da Vinci
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MHRA, nice

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