Robotic Surgery
About
Robotic surgery represents one of the most significant technological advances in modern healthcare, combining surgical expertise with cutting-edge engineering to deliver highly precise, minimally invasive procedures. This lecture will provide an overview of robotic surgery, including its history, development and the techniques involved in this major advance in surgical practice. It will examine the reasons for using robotic surgery, along with the benefits and limitations associated with these procedures. The presentation will also explore the technological developments that have enabled robotic surgery and discuss advances currently being developed in this field.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
08 Dec 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Organiser
- Somerset and West Wiltshire Local Network
Further Information
Venue - Please see Building and Room number below.
University of Bath, Chancellors Building, Room CB2.6, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY
Speakers
Marc Bullock
Clinical Lead for Robotic Surgery - Royal United Hospital (RUH)
Director of Cancer Services and Clinical Lead for Robotics at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) Bath. He led the introduction of the hospital’s robotic surgery programme and has played a key role in developing its advanced robotic colorectal surgery services using the Da Vinci surgical platform.
Reasons to attend
To gain an understanding of the history, development, techniques, benefits and limitations of robotic surgery, and learn about the technological advances driving its continued development.
Programme
6.30pm - 7pm - Arrival and Refreshments
7pm - 8.30pm Lecture and Q&A