Access to Innovation: Robot-Assisted Surgery in Canada

How do we increase capacity to treat Canadian patients with leading surgical technology and realize the cost benefits? A panel of Canadian experts discuss the clinical and economical value of robot-assisted surgery and answer questions from the audience.

Value of Robotic Surgery in Canada (Webinar) 2021-04-01

Introduction (by Dr. Susie Lau)
1:48 Robotic Assisted Surgery Globally and in Canada - Statistics link
5:37 Panel Introduction link

Panel Topics/Questions
8:56 Surgical Backlogs caused by COVID, and innovative ways hospitals are increasing capacity.
16:49 Does Canada lag in adopting innovation?
28:19 Minimally Invasive Surgery is a standard of care.
23:53 Computer assisted surgery and Surgeon Training.

Audience Questions
47:45 Retaining quality surgeons without new technology
51:10 Access by northern communities link
54:15 Health Technology Assessment costing link
59:44 Physicians training with new technologies link
1:02:10 New technology can be intimidating link
1:06:37 Robot Assisted Cardiac surgery link
1:08:40 Surgeon recruitment and retention in Newfoundland link