In this episode of the GRASP podcast, the host Professor Hitendra Patel talks to Dr Maria Iliakova who highlights her career path to bariatric robotic surgery and discusses the democratization of surgery through innovation.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Maria Iliakova is a bariatric and general surgeon experienced in building bariatric and robotic surgery programs. She specializes in improving patient outcomes through technology integration and workflow efficiency She has participated in numerous presentations and interviews on bariatric surgery, medical weight management, program development, robotic surgery, and the use of AI and robotics in improving healthcare access and delivery. 

ABOUT GRASP - ( Global Robotic Assisted Surgery Platform www.roboticsurgery.global )

GRASP is for surgeons and other surgical professionals to get to grips with Robotic Assisted Surgery. Learn from exceptional RAS surgeons on the leading RAS podcast. The mission of GRASP is to support the career development of surgeons who wish to lead their own RAS procedures. The vision of GRASP is to globally democratise surgery through increased access to RAS to improve patient outcomes. Develop your career and join the surgical evolution; it is all within your GRASP. Learn more at https://www.roboticsurgery.global/