What comes after robotic surgery? Incisionless surgery. In the latest SRS podcast episode, Sue O'Sullivan sits down with Dr. Michael McDonald, urologist at AdventHealth, to explore the rise of histotripsy — a technique that uses pulsed ultrasound energy to destroy soft tissue without heat, radiation, or a single incision. Dr. McDonald breaks down: • How histotripsy works and why it represents the next major step in surgical evolution • Current FDA approvals and clinical trials for liver, kidney, and pancreatic conditions • The launch of the Society of Incisionless Surgery (SIS) and its mission to advance multi-specialty collaboration and AI-driven imaging If you're following the future of surgery, this one is worth your time. 🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/EO7zJtEGSrc #RoboticSurgery #IncisionlessSurgery #Histotripsy #SRS #MedicalInnovation #SurgicalEducation

Big news in robotic surgery. Medtronic has announced a $700 million strategic partnership with Cornerstone Robotics, securing international distribution rights for the Sentire Surgical System to complement its existing Hugo RAS platform. The move signals a clear portfolio strategy: give hospitals and surgeons more choices, and accelerate access to minimally invasive care in underserved markets worldwide. For the robotic surgery community, this is worth paying attention to. 🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/w6ipeLikmWY #RoboticSurgery #MinimallyInvasive #SRS #MedTech #DigitalSurgery #HealthcareInnovation

Episode 5 of the SRS Podcast is live! Dr. Martin Martino sits down with Dr. Andrew Hung, Vice Chair for Academic Development at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, for a candid conversation about AI, not just in the OR, but in how it's reshaping health and everyday life. If you're curious about where robotic surgery is headed and what AI's growing role really means for patients and providers, this one's worth your time. Listen here 👉 youtu.be/0sDA6DEqasY Episode 5: The Emerging Role of AI in Robotic Surgery #SRS #RoboticSurgery #MedicalInnovation #AI #DigitalHealth #HealthcareTechnology

20,000 surgeries. One surgeon. A legacy that's saving lives. The Society of Robotic Surgery and International Prostate Cancer Foundation held an awards gala in honor of Dr. Vipul Patel's 20,000th prostate cancer surgery. The room was filled with surgeons and healthcare leaders from around the world, all united by the same mission: delivering lifesaving care and advancing prostate cancer awareness, screening, and early detection. Moments like this remind us why this work matters. Congratulations to Dr. Patel on this extraordinary milestone! #SRS2026 #SRS #RoboticSurgery #ProstateScreening

Mark your calendars, the SRS 2027 Annual Meeting is coming to Rome, Italy! Join us for cutting-edge science, meaningful learning, and the connections that matter most across the SRS community. This time, the Eternal City sets the stage, and SRS will take care of the rest. Details and registration coming soon! #SRS2027 #SRS #RoboticSurgery

An incredible evening at the #SRS2026 Gala! It has been inspiring to connect with so many talented colleagues, innovators, and leaders who are shaping the future of robotic surgery. This conference continues to showcase not only the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques, but also the collaborative spirit that drives our field forward. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, share ideas, and celebrate the amazing community behind robotic surgery. Looking forward to the rest of an outstanding conference! #SRS2026 #SRS #RoboticSurgery

The Future of AI at SRS 2026! #SRS2026 #SRS #RoboticSurgery @amcveritas

SRS 2026 is in full swing! Great sessions, great people, and a few good swag items to show for it. Don’t forget to fill out your Exhibitor Passport to claim your #SRS2026 water bottle! #SRS #RoboticSurgery

Industry Leaders are represented at #SRS2026! @IntuitiveSurg #SRS #RoboticSurgery

Share your best conference photos and videos with us! Best social post of the day wins an SRS 2026 water bottle! Use #SRS2026 and tag @socroboticsurg The winner will be contacted via their social media account. #SRS #RoboticSurgery

The #SRS2026 Welcome Reception is underway, come visit our exhibitors and network with your colleagues! #SRS #RoboticSurgery

The humanoids have arrived 🤖 Dr. Martin Roche brought some surprise guests to the Orthopedic Session at #SRS2026, and let's just say the future of robotic surgery showed up in person. #SRS #RoboticSurgery

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Opening Day at #SRS2026! #SRS #RoboticSurgery

Great start to the plenary session with Dr. Vipul Patel at #SRS2026! #SRS #roboticsurgery

The Society of Robotic Surgery congratulates Johnson & Johnson on the news that the FDA has granted the company authorization for OTTAVA, the company’s robotic surgical system and the world’s first soft-tissue robotic platform. This approval, which has been years in the making, is focused on multiple general surgery procedures in the upper abdomen. The approval allows Johnson & Johnson to enter the fast-growing soft-tissue robotic surgery market. All of us at SRS look forward to how this advancement, along with so many others in our industry, will impact the world. SRS executive director Dr. Vipul Patel spoke with Rocco De Bernardis, global president of OTTAVA at Johnson & Johnson, about this incredible achievement during today’s kick-off of the Society of Robotic Surgery’s Annual Meeting held this year in Hollywood, Florida. Watch Now: youtu.be/XtdRvkpJKzs #SRS2026 #SRS #roboticsurgery

Great kickoff to the investor session at #SRS2026 with Dr. Fred Moll! Big ideas, big room, big moment. #SRS #RoboticSurgery

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New at #SRS2026: Badge kiosks at registration! Walk up, print your badge, and get moving. No lines, no waiting! #SRS #RoboticSurgery

The Diplomat is ready for #SRS2026, are you? We look forward to welcoming you the the Society of Robotic Surgery's Annual Meeting! #SRS #Telesurgery #RoboticSurgery #Innovation #MedicalTechnology