Blackheath Scientific Society

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Robots in Surgery

By Prof Ben Challacombe

Friday 12th December

Preceded by the AGM

Professor Ben Challacombe will chart the development of robotic surgery over the last two decades, outlining some of the ground-breaking developments in the field, its vital role in the training of the next generation of surgeons and anticipating a near future in which increasingly sophisticated robots will harness the power of AI. Professor Challacombe is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with a special interest in the robotic treatment of prostatic and renal diseases. He has been instrumental in making Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital a national epicentre for robotic clinical excellence, training and research

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We meet at:

Mycenae House

90 Mycenae Road

Blackheath

London SE3 7SE

Nearest Station WESTCOMBE PARK

About 10 minutes from our venue - See the 'Getting There' page for other transport and parking options

When

We usually meet on the third Friday each month from September to May inclusive at 7.45pm at Mycenae House in room 7 on the first floor, but check here before coming

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Visitors are always welcome and are requested to donate £3 to the Society. The current fees are: £20/year (single, reduced to £10 if joining after 1st January), £34/year (joint at the same address), or £10/year as a student - all fees subject to change. See the 'Joining the Society' page for more details

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