Dr. Uttam K. Sinha

Description

https://vimeo.com/145143453 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ2pP83ZJFU

Session Overview:

The application of robotics in surgery has steadily grown since it began in the 1980s. In contrast, the integration of artificial intelligence in this sector is still fairly new. As promising applications, predominantly in the research and development phase, begin to the surface we aim to answer the important questions: 1) What types of AI applications are currently being explored in the field of surgery? 2) What innovations have the potential to change the industry over the next decade? 3) What robotic surgery applications are currently showing results?

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

The session is intended for engineers, surgeons, computer scientists, communication scientists, clinicians, surgical technicians, nurses, business leaders.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

In this presentation, we will explore current and “near future” examples of artificial intelligence applications in surgical robotics. After the end of the session, the participants will be able to recognize: (1) Automation of Suturing (2) Machine Learning for Evaluation of Surgical Skills (3) Machine Learning for Improving Surgical Robotic Materials (4) Machine Learning for Surgical Workflow Modeling 5) Clinical applications of Machine Learning in the disciplines of Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Microbiology (6) Application of Artificial Intelligence to improve Health.

After completion of college education, Dr. Uttam Sinha joined University of Southern California as a Research Fellow in 1986 where he studied molecular oncology for four years. He then finished residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at USC in 1995. He continued to peruse academic career and completed a clinical fellowship in Microvascular and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. He then went to Leon, France for another clinical fellowship in laryngology. After completion of clinical fellowships, Dr. Sinha joined the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at USC as faculty in 1996 and soon became Chief and Residency Program Director. In 2011, University of Southern California established Watt Chair in Head and Neck Cancer Research for Dr. Sinha in recognition of his academic achievements, and outstanding performance in leadership, teaching and research. Dr. Sinha became Director of Head and Neck Surgery and Associate Dean of Surgical Simulation in 2013. Dr. Sinha is an accomplished head and neck surgeon with national and international reputation. By using his expertise in nanoscience, Dr. Sinha and his team have developed a technology for early detection of cancer and other acute and chronic diseases using saliva. Targeting cancer stem cells, his team is studying prevention of recurrence of cancer and reduction of dose of radiation. Dr. Sinha and his team introduced a novel treatment called neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for rehabilitation of swallowing using another platform technology called BION. He received multiple federal and foundation grants and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sinha serves multiple national and international professional organizations in leadership roles. Recently, he was selected as President of Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons, one of the most prestigious organizations in the disciplines of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Sinha works closely with National Cancer Institute (NCI) to maximize Survival and Quality of Life in head and neck cancer patients. In 2005, Dr. Sinha and his team launched a Patient Survivorship Program (http://hncsupport.org). The Survivorship Program promotes patient education and awareness about head and neck cancer globally.