Inside Surgery

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Draga Mandi is joined by Prof. Tan Arulampalam, Prof. Anne Yeh, and Dr. Freek Daams for an honest discussion about work-life balance in surgery. 
From burnout and performance pressure to complications, mentorship, and finding support, the panel reflects on the challenges surgeons face both inside and outside the hospital. They also explore changing attitudes across generations and what it really takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling surgical career.
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In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Alice Tsai is joined by Prof. Yoav Mintz and Dr. Jennifer Straatman to discuss how new surgical technologies move from idea to clinical practice. 
From identifying genuine unmet needs and developing innovative solutions, to funding, and implementation, the conversation explores what it really takes to introduce technology safely and effectively into modern healthcare. Along the way, the panel reflects on robotics, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and the role surgeons can play in shaping the next generation of surgical innovation.
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In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Alice Tsai is joined by Prof. Hans Fuchs, Prof. Barbara Seeliger, and Prof. Rosa Jiménez-Rodríguez to explore the future of robotic surgery.
From artificial intelligence and automation to training, access, and the evolving role of the surgeon; the panel examines where robotic surgery stands today and where it may be heading next. Along the way, they challenge assumptions, debate controversial ideas, and share their vision for the operating room of the future.
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In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Prof. Tan Arulampalam is joined by Dr. Suzanne Gisbertz and Prof. Vasile Bintintan for a thought-provoking discussion on one of surgery's biggest questions: should surgeons become highly specialised experts or remain broad-based generalists? 
Drawing on experiences from very different healthcare systems, they explore training, patient outcomes, surgical careers, and the realities of delivering care across diverse settings. The conversation challenges assumptions, highlights the value of both paths, and offers important insights for the next generation of surgeons.
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In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Prof. Tan Arulampalam is joined by Prof. Marlies Schijven and Prof. Catalin Copaescu to explore one of the most important factors in surgical success: teamwork. 
From operating room culture and psychological safety to communication, hierarchy, and the growing role of technology, the discussion examines what really drives high-performing surgical teams. Along the way, the guests share practical insights, personal experiences, and a glimpse into how the future of surgery may be shaped as much by people as by innovation.
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