Inside Surgery

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  Teamwork in the OR 01.09.2026 35min

  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 ...
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  Groin Hernia Guidelines 24.08.2026 14min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, recorded live at the EAES Congress in Athens, host Dr. Bright Huo is joined by Dr. Stavros Antoniou, Prof. Salvador Morales-Conde, and Prof. Thomas Carus to explore the latest international guidelines on primary groin hernia repair. Together, they unpack the evidence behind the recommendation for laparoscopic repair, and discuss what the data means for surgeons and patients in everyday practice. The panel also tackles the long-standing TAPP versus TEP ...
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  Musculoskeletal Pain and Ergonomics in the OR 10.08.2026 32min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, recorded live at the EAES Congress in Athens, host Dr. Draga Maria Mandi talks with Dr. Ludovica Baldari, Prof. Rosa Jiménez Rodríguez, and Prof. Selman Uranues to discuss musculoskeletal pain and ergonomics in the operating room. From posture and instrument design to robotic surgery and long operating lists, they explore how working conditions affect surgeons’ wellbeing, performance, and patient care. The panel also considers practical solutions, including ...
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  The Death of Laparoscopy 27.07.2026 31min

  Has laparoscopy reached its limits, or is it simply paving the way for the next era of surgery? Recorded live at the EAES Congress in Athens, this episode brings together Prof. Jaap Bonjer, Dr. Clarisa Birlog, and Dr. Draga Mandi for a thought-provoking discussion on robotic surgery, surgical training, AI, and the technologies transforming operating rooms around the world. From hernia repairs and complex cancer procedures to the future of digital surgery, they explore what surgeons may ...
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  Reshaping from Within: The Endoscopic Revolution in Obesity Care 13.07.2026 31min

  In this episode, host Alice Tsai talks with surgeons Dr. Maria Vannucci and Dr. Rita Rodríguez Luna, trained under Professor Perretta in Strasbourg, about endo-bariatric procedures like endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)—a suturing technique that reshapes the stomach without cutting tissue. With only about 1% of eligible obese patients opting for traditional bariatric surgery, ESG offers a less invasive alternative, often sparing the fundus to improve satiety and reduce reflux risk. T...
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  Literature review: An international Delphi consensus with Dr Amila Cizmic and Dr Monica Ortenzi 08.06.2026 19min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr Alice Tsai speaks with Dr Amila Cizmic and Dr Monica Ortenzi about a 2023 paper published in Surgical Endoscopy, exploring surgical quality assessment in minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. They discuss how the project developed from an EAES Research Sandpit idea into an international Delphi consensus, and reflect on some of the decisions and challenges behind the research process. The conversation also touches on expert selectio...
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  Subject Editors for EAES 25.05.2026 29min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr Alice Tsai speaks with Professor Young-Woo Kim (Section Editor for Surgical Endoscopy, based at the National Cancer Center Korea, and a leading gastric cancer surgeon specialising in minimally invasive and robotic surgery) and Professor Nicolò de Manzini (Section Editor for Surgical Endoscopy, Professor of Surgery at the University of Trieste, with expertise in general, colorectal, and surgical education). They discuss the role of subject editors and...
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  Hot topics in Surgery: AI with Professor Andrew Gumbs 11.05.2026 32min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Alice Tsai speaks with Professor Andrew Gumbs, a world-renowned minimally invasive, robotic HPB surgeon and Editor-in-Chief of Artificial Intelligence Surgery, about the future of AI, robotics, and surgical autonomy. Professor Gumbs reflects on his international training across the US and Europe, his humanitarian surgical work in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti, and how those experiences shaped his belief that AI and aff...
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  Achalasia Guidelines: Evidence, Decisions, and Treatment Pathways 27.04.2026 22min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Alice Tsai hands over to surgical resident Dr. Bright Huo (Surgical Resident, McMaster University, Canada) to explore the development of the upcoming 2026 multi-society clinical guidelines on the management of Achalasia. Joined by Dr. Stavros Antoniou (Chair Guidelines Committee, Greece), Prof. Milos Belovich (Bariatric Surgeon, Chair of Education & Training Committee. Serbia), and Assoc. Prof. Sonia Fernandez-Ananin (Consultant Upper GI & B...
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  Women at the Console: Breaking Barriers in Robotic Surgery 08.03.2026 21min

  In this special International Women’s Day episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr Draga Mandi speaks with Ms Gita Lingam and Dr Georgia Kotoreni, surgeons who completed the women only, EAES Intuitive robotics discovery course at the Amsterdam Skills Centre. Ms Lingam, a UK surgical trainee and research fellow in IBD and robotic surgery, and Dr Kotoreni, a general surgeon and PhD candidate in abdominal wall reconstruction in Greece, reflect on their experience in an all-women robotic training progr...
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  Telesurgery: Access and Training Without Boundaries 16.02.2026 32min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr Alice Tsai speaks with Dr Youness Ahallal, urologist and robotic surgeon, internationally recognised for pioneering telesurgery and advancing robotic surgery across Africa. Dr Ahallal shares the story behind the world’s longest-distance robotic cancer surgery, performed between Shanghai and Morocco, and explains the four months of preparation required to make transcontinental telesurgery safe and feasible. The conversation explores signal latency, fi...
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  EAES family: Fellowship 02.02.2026 23min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Draga Mandi speaks with Dr. Dragoș Eugen Georgescu, Romanian surgical oncologist, lecturer at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and EAES Fellowship awardee. Dr. Georgescu reflects on his EAES Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Vilnius, sharing how immersive exposure to high-volume minimally invasive oncology reshaped his surgical practice. The conversation explores the value of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, the rol...
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  Hot Topics in Surgery: ICG 19.01.2026 19min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Draga Mandi speaks with Dr. Ludovica Baldari, a leading voice in fluorescence-guided surgery and the renowned “Baldari protocol.” Dr. Baldari discusses her journey with ICG, the crucial role of mentorship and sponsorship, and the importance of research and engineering collaboration. Together, they explore gender bias in surgical training, highlighting how instrument design often overlooks women’s ergonomics. She emphasizes the need for systemic chan...
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  UEMS Exam 05.01.2026 17min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, Prof. Tan Arulampalam speaks with Dr. Marek Soltés and Prof. Georg Bischof about the UEMS Board Examination in Minimally Invasive Surgery. They explain the purpose, structure, and value of the exam as a Europe-wide benchmark for surgical excellence, combining logbook assessment, theoretical testing, and practical OSCE skills evaluation. The discussion highlights how the exam supports harmonisation of training across countries, validates surgical mastery beyo...
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  Symposium on Innovation in Surgery 2026 22.12.2025 16min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, Prof. Tan Arulampalam hosts Portuguese surgeons Prof. Helder Ferreira and Prof. Jaime Vilaça to preview the upcoming EAES Symposium on Innovation in Surgery 2026. Held on 22 – 24 January 2026 in Porto, Portugal. They highlight the groundbreaking programme featuring AI-augmented surgical safety, telemonitoring with live demonstrations across Europe, and advances in robotic autonomy, flexible endoscopy, and medical device development. The guests also spotlight...
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  EAES Research Sandpit 08.12.2025 23min

  In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Draga Mandi speaks with Dr.med Valerie Nottberg and Hans Schmidt, members of the winning team from this year’s EAES Research Sandpit. They share their motivations for applying, the collaborative team-building process, and the creation of their winning project REACT, a digital companion app designed to support patients before and after surgery. They discuss challenges such as time pressure, feasibility, and app-development costs, as well as the cruci...
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  EAES Family: Research Grants 24.11.2025 11min

  Host Dr. Bright Huo speaks with Dr. Eran Shlomovitz about his EAES-funded research using AI and computer vision to automate scoring for the FLS laparoscopic skills exam. They discuss how this work builds on the BEST Box simulator, the potential to remove proctoring barriers, and the impact of EAES and SAGES grants in enabling scalable, objective surgical training. Dr. Shlomovitz also shares advice for early-career researchers applying for grants and highlights the future directions of his min...
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  Cholecystitis Guideline 10.11.2025 20min

  Hosts Dr. Alice Tsai and Dr. Bright Huo discuss the new EAES Cholecystitis Guideline with Prof. Nicole Bouvy (President of the EAES) and Prof. Salvador Morales-Conde, and review the Tokyo classification for grading cholecystitis, its limitations, and the guideline’s key recommendations. The guests emphasise the importance of clear research questions, training, teamwork, and knowing surgical limits. If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future ...
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  Hot Topics in Surgery: Surgical Patents and Intellectual Property 27.10.2025 29min

  Prof. Tan Arulampalam hosts Prof. Kiyokazu Nakajima and patent attorney in training Matilda Arulampalam to discuss Prof. Nakajima's recent research paper 'The EAES intellectual property protection guide' and his journey to this point. You can read the paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-025-12173-7 If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-ti...
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  Breaking Barriers Human & Animal 13.10.2025 22min

  Hosted by Draga Mandi, this podcast features Dr. Constantin Ifteme, a veterinarian who introduced minimally invasive and fluorescence-guided surgery to animals, inspired by human medicine. He pioneered advanced techniques, trained surgeons globally, and founded a major veterinary surgery center. The discussion celebrates collaboration between human and veterinary surgeons, emphasizing innovation, empathy, and the concept of “one medicine.” If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Insid...