Advancing Microsurgery with Robotics, WSRM 2023 Symposium

The symposium covers multiple topics including the history of microsurgery, the impact of the introduction of robotics, and cases featuring the Symani Surgical System. Speakers also explore the elements of a successful Symani robotic program and provide strategies for seamlessly integrating new technologies into the OR. The program culminates with an introduction of an upcoming study of robotic microsurgery using Symani at the ASAN Medical Center. The symposium can be viewed in three separate tracks.

The Past, The Present and The Future with Symani

Professor Marco Innocenti

Prof. Innocenti provides a historical overview of microsurgery and the evolution into robotic microsurgery. Watch as he shares plastic reconstruction and lymphatic reconstruction case examples using Symani and discusses the PRIMO post market study.

How to Start and Build a Symani Program

Professor Max Kückelhaus

Hear how Prof. Kückelhaus has established a thriving Symani robotics program and the strategies he uses to seamlessly integrate a new technology. Watch his application of Symani in clinical practice, including a novel perforator-to-perforator DIEP technique for breast reconstruction.

Validation of Robotic Microsurgery System: Symani

Professor JP Hong

Prof. JP Hong introduces a small animal, preclinical study that he and his team are conducting at ASAN Medical Center and shares preliminary data, including the ability to place more sutures when using the robot due to increased accuracy. See how he is utilizing scanning electron microscopy to analyze vessel trauma comparing manual and robotic suturing for anastomosis.

Q&A Panel: Advancing Microsurgery with Robotics

Listen as surgeon panelists answer commonly asked questions:

Are experienced surgeons having to unlearn bad habits while learning to use Symani? How many procedures did it take to feel comfortable and experienced with Symani? How do you set up the technology and who is involved? How long does the training process take?