TLS 2013 – Innovation in Surgical Robotics

The Singapore-Stanford Biodesign Thought Leaders Series 2013, held in conjunction with the A*STAR MedTech Convention, brings together leading voices in surgical robotics to explore one of the most disruptive technologies transforming surgery and medicine. The session features:

• Dr Frederic Moll, CEO, Auris Robotic Surgery; Founder Intuitive Surgical Inc.
• Prof Christopher Cheng, Senior Consultant, Urology, Singapore General Hospital; Pro-term CEO, Sengkang General Hospital
• A/Prof Louis Phee, Head, School of Mechnical & Aerospace Engineering, NTU; Co-Founder, Endomaster Pte Ltd

Through the story of the da Vinci surgical system and the pioneers behind its development and adoption, the lecture will offer entrepreneurial, clinical and technical perspectives on the vision, progress and future of minimally invasive surgical robotics, including its potential to improve clinical outcomes while reducing healthcare costs.