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Session 7C: From innovation to implementation: the business case for surgical robotics in 2026 and beyond

Tracks
Track 3
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Surgical robotics has transitioned from experimental promise to mainstream expectation, yet the path from OR excitement to Hospital P&L justification remains fraught with complexity. This panel convenes four critical voices across the commercialization continuum: a surgeon quantifying clinical outcomes beyond "minimally invasive" marketing claims, a startup founder navigating the innovation-to-revenue gauntlet, a MedTech executive who scaled systems across hospital networks, and a Hospital decision-maker deciding which million-dollar platforms earn capital allocation. Together, they'll dissect the uncomfortable economics behind the hype: procedure reimbursement realities, utilization rate thresholds for ROI, competitive dynamics reshaping the post-Intuitive landscape, and whether surgical robotics represents genuine value creation or beautifully engineered cost centers. The truth about who wins financially in 2026 and beyond.


Speaker

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Shirley Bowen
Director General
Department of Health, WA

Panellist

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Mr Kevin Falzon
Executive General Manager - Fellowship Experience
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

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Mr Ajay Nair
Senior Partner
Mullings Group

Chair

A/Prof. Brett Robertson
CEO
Arthrolase

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Dr. Dhaval Thakkar
Respiratory Medicine Consultant
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

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