Episode 9 - Technology in the Operation Room

From Robotic systems that help surgeons perform complex operations to the newest organ preservation solutions. We see a rapid increase of technology and robotics in the Operation Room. In this ninth episode of the Innovation Booster Podcast we will explore the development and implementation of technology in the Operation Room.

We will learn everything about how smart technology and robotics can make a huge difference for both health professionals and patients. What are the newest developments when it comes to tech in the Operation Room? Is this giant leap towards embracing complex, high-tech systems innovative, or are we being bombarded with technical solutions searching for clinical problems? And how do we ensure that these technologies really fit the needs of surgeons and patients? Which human factors do you have to take into account when developing state-of-the-art surgical tools?

We will dive into this very interesting theme with three very special guests with a variety of background. First, we welcome Christoff Heunis from Flux Robotics. He will learn us everything about how we can integrate magnetic robots in the OR in order to Empower surgeons through magnetic robots.

Secondly, we will welcome professor Henri Leuvenink from the UMCG. Henri Leuvenink will share the story about The development of the Groningen Preservation Machine to illustrate why Northern inventions fueled world wide changes in the OR.

And thirdly, we will talk to Elisabeth Wilhelm, Assistant Professor in Control of Robotic Systems for Assistance and Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen.