About

Prof. dr. Ivo Broeders gives a lecture on robot surgery and artificial intelligence in the operating room. At Theater Diligentia, Den Haag, on 4 January 2027 at 20:00.

What to expect

Prof. dr. I.A.M.J. (Ivo) Broeders of the Universiteit van Twente and Meander Medisch Centrum in Amersfoort gives this lecture.

The lecture covers the move from open surgery to keyhole surgery and the rise of surgical robots, in words and images.

It also looks at what to expect in the coming years and at the role of artificial intelligence at the operating table.

  • From large incisions to keyhole surgery
  • Benefits for patients: faster recovery, less pain
  • A look ahead at AI in surgery

FAQ

Who is the speaker?

Prof. dr. I.A.M.J. (Ivo) Broeders

Robotica en Mechatronica, Universiteit van Twente

Meander Medisch Centrum, Amersfoort

What is the lecture about?

The lecture follows the introduction of keyhole surgery and the development of surgical robots.

How robots changed minimally invasive surgery

Expectations for the coming years

The role of artificial intelligence at the operating table

How do I reserve a seat?

Reserve a seat through the organizer's page: natuurwetenschappen-diligentia.nl

Who organizes the lecture?

Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Natuurkunde 'Diligentia'.

Website: natuurwetenschappen-diligentia.nl

Getting there

Diligentia, Lange Voorhout 5, 2514 EA Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL

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