Episodes
Everything You Need to Know About Hernias: Symptoms, Risks, and Robotic Surgery Recovery
Welcome back to The Robotic Surgeon! In this episode, Dr. Hesham Atwa, a robotic general and bariatric surgeon from Long Island, answers the most common questions people have about hernias. Can hernias heal on their own? When does a hernia become an emergency? What does recovery after surgery really...
Is Weight Loss Surgery Still Worth It in the Age of Weight Loss Drugs
Welcome back to The Robotic Surgeon with Dr. Hesham Atwa. In this episode, the conversation focused on the evolving landscape of obesity treatment, examining the choices between gastric sleeve surgery and anti-obesity medications (AOMs) such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. A key theme that emerged was t...
What Nobody Tells You About Robotic Surgery
Have you ever wondered if robots are performing surgery all on their own, like the medical version of a self-driving car? You're not alone: up to a third of patients think so, according to surveys. On this opening episode of The Robotic Surgeon, you will hear insights from Dr. Hesham Atwa, a leading...