EMB, RAS and LMAG meeting -- Da Vinci Surgical Robot: History of Robotic Surgery and Where We Are Going
Regular meeting of the IEEE Engineering and Medical Biology Chapter of the Lone Star Section, followed by a technical talk. Meeting held jointly with LSS Robotics and Automation Chapter, and the Life Members Affinity Group.
Please note: Members will pay for their meals in the Food Court. IEEE will cover $10.00 of each student's meal.
Both in-person and virtual (Zoom) participation will be available. The Zoom link will be available to all who indicate Zoom participation under Special Requests.
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Location
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- Date: 01 May 2023
- Time: 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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- 3331 General Hudnell Dr Acc Rd
- San Antonio, Texas
- United States 78226
- Starts 31 March 2023 08:00 AM
- Ends 27 April 2023 05:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dr. Naveen Kella
Da Vinci Surgical Robot: History of robotic surgery and where are we going, Perspectives from a prostate cancer surgeon
Robotic surgery came to San Antonio in 2004. Dr Kella discusses the history of prostate cancer surgery, which was the original spark for robotic surgery. We will discuss some of the controversies and ideas of the future of robotic surgery and some of the issues.
Biography:
NAVEEN KELLA
Biography
San Antonio, Texas, United States
nkella@gmail.com 210-617-3670
linkedin.com/in/naveenkella
SUMMARY
I am board certified in urology, with a fellowship in urologic oncology and robotic surgery. I am known for my experience in treating prostate cancer and have performed over 3000 robotic prostate cancer surgeries in their entirety. This makes me the most experienced robotic prostate surgeon in San Antonio as well one of the most experienced in the nation. Over the years, I have expanded my skills into men's health, including sexual health and weight management.
EXPERIENCE
Founder
The Urology Place
2015 - Present (7 years 11 months +)
Leading the Urology Place, Dr Kella has performed over 2500 robotic prostate surgeries, making him the most experienced surgeon in Texas. The mission of the institute is to maintain this experience along with multidisciplinary care in radiation and oncology services where the patient's well-being comes first.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio
2019 - Present (3 years 11 months +)
Director, Urology & Prostate Institute
UPI
2012 - Present (10 years 11 months +)
Director of Robotic Surgery
Urology San Antonio
2004 - Aug 2012 (8 years 8 months)
Director of Robotic Surgery, Urology San Antonio
I completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Baylor School of Medicine with a focus in robotic surgery. Afterwards, I joined a large group practice in San Antonio, Texas. My expertise is in robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer. I have performed over 2000 cases. For 2009 and 2010, I was fortunate enough to have the largest volume of prostatectomy cases in Texas.
EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine
Urologic Oncology, urology fellowship
2003 - 2004
Fellowship in Urologic Oncology with a focus on Robotic Surgery
Tufts University School of Medicine
Urology Residency Program
1999 - 2003
UT Southwestern Medical Center
MD, Medicine
1994 - 1998
Stanford University
BS, Chemical engineering
1990 - 1994
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Biomedical - CITI Program
Issued Jun 2021 - Expires 2024
42806656
SKILLS
Prostate Cancer • Clinical Research • Surgery • Minimally Invasive Procedures • Hospitals • Robotic Surgery • Urology • Healthcare Management • Healthcare • Incontinence
HONORS & AWARDS
Principal Investigator - Olympus Corporation
Jun 2022
iTind Clinical study for BPH
Principal Investigator - Profound Medical Inc.
Mar 2022
CAPTAIN Robotic Prostatectomy vs TULSA PRO
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Agenda
11:00am: Lunch
12:00pm: Business Meeting
12:15pm: Technical talk and discussion
1::00pm: adjourn