October 2020
Dr. Chris Morash
Introduction and welcoming : (0:00)
Introduction of robotic-assisted surgery : (3:50)
Dr. Bobby Shayegan
Introduction of Bobby Shayegan + his practice : (7:19)
Cost Effectiveness Analysis, ICER and QALYs : (10:13)
Health Technology Assessment : (15:52)
McMaster vs HQO : (21:05)
The evolution of technology and its impact on training : (22:58)
Dr. Walter Gotlieb
Introduction of Dr. Walter Gotlieb : (25:00)
The context : (27:00)
The purpose (open surgery / laparoscopy / robotic-assisted surgery) : (27:55)
The surgical outcomes : (29:20)
The economical outcomes : (34:00)
The present and future of robotics: precision medicine : (40:48)
Conclusion : (44:15)
FAQ (moderated by Dr. Chris Morash)
Question 1 : Impact of robotic assisted surgery on the current surgical backlog and patient throughput : (46:37)
Question 2 : Transoral Robotic Surgery economic data : (50:43)
Question 3 : Is the Economics and value argument of robotics still an issue? Or is there still work to be done : (51:56)
Question 4 : HQO ICER and Urologist Involvement : (54:15)
Question 5 : Practicing Surgery and Outcomes : (59:06)
Question 6 : The Role of Robotic Assisted Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery : (1:00:50)
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