Join us for an expert-led webinar and unlock the latest clinical insights into the evolution of robotic surgery, the rise of next-generation platforms, and the future of surgeon-controlled surgical innovation with McGraw Hill by attending Dr. Iman Ghaderi's The Evolution of Robotic Surgery: From AESOP to Next‑Generation Platforms .
Mark your calendar: Jun 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM EST / 8:00 PM IST / 3:30 PM BST / 7:30 PM MST / 6:30 PM GST/ 10:30 SGT for 60 minutes.
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Robotic surgery has transformed modern surgical practice by extending the benefits of minimally invasive surgery while improving surgeon ergonomics, visualization, and instrument dexterity. In this webinar, we’ll trace the journey from early systems such as AESOP and ZEUS, through the rise of the da Vinci platform, to the emergence of new competitors shaping the next wave of innovation.
You’ll also get a practical, surgeon‑centric comparison of robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery—covering visualization, precision, ergonomics, learning curves, and operative efficiency. Importantly, we’ll clarify what robotic surgery is today: not autonomous robots, but advanced instrument‑handling systems fully controlled by the surgeon—along with the limitations that still hold the field back.
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- Understand the evolution of robotic surgery, from early platforms to today’s multi‑player market
- Compare robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery across visualization, dexterity, precision, ergonomics, learning curve, and efficiency
- Explain how current systems function as surgeon‑controlled platforms (not autonomous robots)
- Recognize current limitations: limited haptics, lack of situational awareness, no procedural understanding, and limited real‑time learning from experts
- Identify real‑world adoption barriers: cost, training gaps, operative time, reliability, regulation, and unequal access
- Explore what’s next: the shift from passive tools to collaborative human–machine partners that provide performance feedback and accelerate training
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Dr. Iman Ghaderi
MD, MSc, MHPE, FRCSC, FACS, FASMBS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Interim Division Chief, General Surgery
University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson
Associate Professor of Surgery
Interim Division Chief, General Surgery
University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson
Dr. Iman Ghaderi is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Interim Division Chief of General Surgery at the University of Arizona, Tucson. He serves as Program Director for the Advanced GI/MIS Fellowship and contributes to surgical residency training. Dr. Ghaderi earned his MD in Tehran, completed surgical training in Canada, and advanced fellowships in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery in the U.S. His clinical focus includes upper GI and bariatric care, while his research centers on surgical education, operative performance, and skill acquisition in minimally invasive surgery.
John Murtagh
Emeritus Professor
Emeritus Professor
Department of General Practice
School of Primary Health Care
Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences
Monash University
School of Primary Health Care
Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences
Monash University
John Murtagh is Emeritus Professor of General Practice, School of Primary Health Care, Monash University; Professional Fellow in the Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne; and Adjunct Clinical Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame. He is the author of several international publications including Murtagh’s General Practice (translated into 14 languages).
In 2019 he was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for services to medicine and to medical education in the field of General Practice and to professional groups. In 2018 he was awarded the Australian Medical Association’s Gold Medal for exceptional contribution to general practice and advancing the profession through medical education.
In 2019 he was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for services to medicine and to medical education in the field of General Practice and to professional groups. In 2018 he was awarded the Australian Medical Association’s Gold Medal for exceptional contribution to general practice and advancing the profession through medical education.
Grant Blashki
Associate Professor
Nossal Institute for Global Health
The University of Melbourne
Monash Sustainable Development Institute
The University of Melbourne
Monash Sustainable Development Institute
Dr Grant Blashki is a Practicing GP, Associate Professor at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, Adjunct A/Professor at Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Writer in Residence at Future Leaders books, Honorary Professor at Shenzhen Luohu Hospital Group in China. He has coedited nine books and co-authored over 140 peer review publications. He was proudly a medical student of Professor Murtagh almost four decades ago.
Shirley Ooi
Adjunct Professor
Emergency Medicine Department (EMD), National University Hospital (NUH), National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
Adjunct Professor, Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Associate Dean / Medical Clinical Education Lead, NUH
Adjunct Professor, Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Associate Dean / Medical Clinical Education Lead, NUH
Adjunct Professor Shirley Ooi is a pioneering figure in Emergency Medicine in Singapore, known for her leadership and educational contributions. Serving as former Chief of EMD NUH and Associate Dean, she's shaped medical education standards. Prof. Ooi's extensive involvement in national committees underscores her commitment to advancing medical training. Her passion for teaching extends to international conferences and publications, earning her prestigious awards like the 2013 National Outstanding Clinician Educator award. As chief editor of "Guide to the Essentials in Emergency Medicine" and member of McGraw Hill's AccessWorldMed advisory board, she continues to elevate medical education globally. Her dedication to lifelong learning is evident through her attainment of a Masters of Health Professions Education (MHPE) and certification as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Prof. Ooi's impact on nurturing future medical leaders and advancing Emergency Medicine is widely recognized, earning her accolades like the 2020 ACGME-I Physician Leader Award.
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