Inside Surgery

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Alice Tsai is joined by Prof. Yoav Mintz and Dr. Jennifer Straatman to discuss how new surgical technologies move from idea to clinical practice. From identifying genuine unmet needs and developing innovative solutions, to funding, and implementation, the conversation explores what it really takes to introduce technology safely and effectively into modern healthcare. Along the way, the panel reflects on robotics, artificial intelligence, susta...

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Alice Tsai is joined by Prof. Hans Fuchs, Prof. Barbara Seeliger, and Prof. Rosa Jiménez-Rodríguez to explore the future of robotic surgery. From artificial intelligence and automation to training, access, and the evolving role of the surgeon; the panel examines where robotic surgery stands today and where it may be heading next. Along the way, they challenge assumptions, debate controversial ideas, and share their vision for the operating room of t...

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Prof. Tan Arulampalam is joined by Dr. Suzanne Gisbertz and Prof. Vasile Bintintan for a thought-provoking discussion on one of surgery's biggest questions: should surgeons become highly specialised experts or remain broad-based generalists? Drawing on experiences from very different healthcare systems, they explore training, patient outcomes, surgical careers, and the realities of delivering care across diverse settings. The conversation challeng...

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Prof. Tan Arulampalam is joined by Prof. Marlies Schijven and Prof. Catalin Copaescu to explore one of the most important factors in surgical success: teamwork. From operating room culture and psychological safety to communication, hierarchy, and the growing role of technology, the discussion examines what really drives high-performing surgical teams. Along the way, the guests share practical insights, personal experiences, and a glimpse into how ...

In this episode of Inside Surgery, recorded live at the EAES Congress in Athens, host Dr. Bright Huo is joined by Dr. Stavros Antoniou, Prof. Salvador Morales-Conde, and Prof. Thomas Carus to explore the latest international guidelines on primary groin hernia repair. Together, they unpack the evidence behind the recommendation for laparoscopic repair, and discuss what the data means for surgeons and patients in everyday practice. The panel also tackles the long-standing TAPP versus TEP ...