Description:
Like the technology itself, adoption of robotic surgery is in evolution. This evolution is filled with myths and misconceptions. This session tackles head on these robotics myths elucidating our current understanding of robotic speed, ergonomics, cost, and quality.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore and attempt to debunk common robotic myths
 - Better understand the role robotics plays in bariatric surgery
 - Review the clinical data surrounding robotics and bariatrics
 
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                                    The Robot Slows You Down! - Debunking Common Myths | 
                            
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| 6:15pm | 
                                        Introduction	 Sachin Kukreja, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:16pm | 
                                        Personal Experience	 Amit Taggar, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:20pm | 
                                        Data	 Monique Hassan, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
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                                    Robotics Ergonomics are Just for Surgeon Comfort! - Debunking Common Myths | 
                            
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| 6:27pm | 
                                        Introduction	 Cameron Askew, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:27pm | 
                                        Personal Experience	 Matthew Fourman, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:31pm | 
                                        Data	 Muhammad Ghanem, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
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                                    Robotics is Too Expensive! - Debunking Common Myths | 
                            
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| 6:37pm | 
                                        Introduction	 Cameron Askew, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:38pm | 
                                        Personal Experience	 Erik Wilson, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:42pm | 
                                        Data	 Monique Hassan, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:48pm | 
                                        Discussion | 
                                
                            
                        
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                                    Only Bad Surgeons Need the Robot! - Debunking Common Myths | 
                            
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| 6:58pm | 
                                        Introduction	 Sachin Kukreja, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 6:59pm | 
                                        Personal Experience	 Helmuth Billy, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:03pm | 
                                        Data	 Daniel Guerron, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
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                                    Robotics Provide No Clinical Benefit! - Debunking Common Myths | 
                            
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| 7:09pm | 
                                        Introduction	 Dana Portenier, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:10pm | 
                                        Personal Experience	 Erik Wilson, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:14pm | 
                                        Data	 Muhammad Ghanem, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
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                                    Robot Only Adds Value to Bariatric Revisions! - Debunking Common Myths | 
                            
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| 7:20pm | 
                                        Introduction	 Dana Portenier, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:21pm | 
                                        Personal Experience	 Amit Taggar, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:25pm | 
                                        Data	 Daniel Guerron, MD  | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:31pm | 
                                        Discussion	 | 
                                
                            
                        
| 7:45pm | Adjourn |