Robotics Panel Discussion

Saturday, September 20, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Location: Grand Ballroom B-C, 1st Floor

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Owen Kieran, DO, FACOS, FACS (he/him/his)

General Surgeon
Mid Florida Surgical Associates

Slides
Christopher J. Johnson, DO (he/him/his)

Private practice general surgeon
Mid Florida Surgical Associates
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eric Smith, DO FASMBS CAQ-MBS

Bariatric Surgeon/Medical Director - Medical Director of Robotics and Bariatrics for LifePoint Health
Kentucky Bariatric Institute

Disclosure(s):

Owen Kieran, DO, FACOS, FACS: No relevant financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Christopher J. Johnson, DO: Intuitive Surgical: Consultant (Ongoing)

Eric Smith, DO FASMBS CAQ-MBS: Intuitive Surgical: Board Member/Advisory Panel (Ongoing), Consultant (Ongoing)

Learning Objectives:

Identify common acute surgical conditions amenable to robotic intervention
Evaluate the advantages and limitations of robotic surgery versus laparoscopic and/or open approaches
Highlight tips and techniques to assist surgeons in common acute care procedures