Surgery From Scalpels to Robots - With Pankaj Chandak

Embark on a captivating journey through the evolution of surgery in this Royal Institution lecture. Explore the remarkable advancements from Joseph Lister's pioneering antiseptics to cutting-edge medical robots with award-winning surgeon and researcher Pankaj Chandak. Discover how modern surgeons are pushing boundaries with 3D printing, perfusion machines, and antibody-suppressing drugs. Delve into the challenges of transplantation, the intricacies of robotic surgery, and the innovative applications of 3D printing in complex surgical cases. Learn about the historical significance of open operations, the development of minimally invasive techniques, and the current state of surgical theatre setups. Engage with audience participation segments and gain insights into real-world surgical scenarios, including aneurysms and pediatric cases. Witness the intersection of medical expertise and technological innovation as Chandak shares his groundbreaking work in transplant surgery, including the first successful transplantation of an adult kidney into a pediatric patient using 3D printing techniques.