Mangalore: Dr. Elroy Saldanha, Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, showcased his expertise in robotic surgery by presenting three research papers at the prestigious Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS 2025) Annual Meeting in Strasbourg, France. The titles of his presentations were:
1. "Lymph Node Mapping Using Robotic ICG Firefly Technique in Early Gastric Cancers"
2. "Comparative Study of ICG Instillation in Inguinal Node vs. Foot Web Space Using Da Vinci ICG Firefly Technology in Identifying Thoracic Duct During Robotic Assisted Trans-Thoracic Esophagectomy"
3. "Lymph Node Mapping Using Robotic ICG Firefly Technique in Carcinoma Rectum"
As the sole representative from Mangalore, Dr. Saldanha's presentations highlighted his contributions to the field of robotic surgery, particularly in gastric, esophageal, and colorectal cancer surgery. The SRS 2025 conference featured cutting-edge robotic systems, including India's SSI Mantra Systems, and provided a platform for showcasing the latest advancements in robotic surgery, including telesurgery.