Health UPdates Webinar #267 “Pinoy Style Innovation: Tackling Problems in Surgery”

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!

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Webinar #267
December 12, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Pinoy Style Innovation: Tackling Problems in Surgery

Presenter:
DR. ANTHONY L. DOFITAS
Training Officer, General Surgery Program
Department of Surgery
UP – Philippine General Hospital

Reactor:
DR. RODNEY B. DOFITAS
Chair, Department of Surgery
UP – Philippine General Hospital

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Webinar #267
December 12, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Pinoy Style Innovation: Tackling Problems in Surgery

In this era of exponential technological integration in healthcare, the paradigm shift toward sophisticated, minimally invasive surgical platforms, such as the widely adopted Da Vinci systems and emerging local innovations, is reshaping clinical practice, notably in general surgery, urology, and gynecology.

In this week’s episode, we will synthesize the latest advancements in robotic surgical techniques, including the nuances of telemanipulation, 3D high-definition visualization, and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence in enhancing surgical precision and decision support. We will discuss contemporary referral guidelines and recognize the procedural indications and contraindications for robot-assisted surgery, which are fundamental to optimized patient triaging and preoperative counseling. In addition, we will address the inherent challenges specific to the Philippine context, notably the complexities of cost-effectiveness, the rigorous learning curve necessary for surgical teams, and the pivotal need for standardized regulatory frameworks to govern this advanced technology.

Our main speaker is the Training Officer of the General Surgery program of the UP-PGH Department of Surgery, Dr. Anthony L. Dofitas. Our reactor is Dr. Rodney B. Dofitas, who is the Chair of the UP-PGH Department of Surgery.

Join us to learn how we can contribute more effectively to the future trajectory of surgical excellence in the Philippines.

Together, we can stop preventable deaths.