Exploring the Future of Theatre: The Smart Surgery Virtual Conference

Join us on the 18th of March 2021 for the Exploring the Future of Theatre: The Smart Surgery Virtual Conference via the Convenzis App. COVID-19 has .. Read more caused significant backlogs in surgical procedures; this timely virtual session will explore how we can lean on technological advancements in surgery to help ease the current pressure NHS surgeons face and to future-proof the sector for generations to come. This is an exciting time for NHS surgery. The future of surgery will bring innovative technologies, enhanced understanding of diseases, and wider collaboration among experts and innovators to ultimately improve patient care. • Minimally Invasive Surgery (including robotics): Surgery has moved towards less invasive interventions, with fewer but more-precise cuts and incisions to reduce the impact on patients. • Imaging, VR & AR: Imaging technology is key to the delivery of less invasive interventions, allowing the visualization of internal structures and organs with reduced impact on the patient. In the next few years, advances in imaging technology will deliver better guidance during a surgical procedure and improve accuracy.