Seeking Equality in Surgery: Do we blame the Tools?
New ESGO Live Webinar:
Seeking equality in surgery:
Do we blame the Tools?
Thursday, January 9th, 2024 | 18:00 CEST (Time zone conversions)
Chairs: Christina Fotopoulou, UK & Toon van Gorp, Belgium
What’s Really Holding Us Back
in the Operating Room?
Imagine stepping into surgery every day, knowing the tools you rely on weren’t designed with your hands—or your body—in mind. Have you ever questioned how surgical instruments affect your performance, health, and ability to deliver exceptional care?
On January 9, 2025, join us for an engaging and thought-provoking webinar where we tackle the crucial issue of equity in the operating room. Together, we’ll explore whether the tools themselves create barriers—cultural, gender-based, or even economic—and how we can break down these walls for the benefit of both surgeons and patients.
Led by world-class surgeons Christina Fotopoulou and Toon van Gorp, this 75-minute webinar will dive into the challenges surgeons face in the OR and explore the role of surgical tools and training in ensuring equality.
View the video invite to find out more!
Have you ever felt that the tools you use in the OR just don’t fit right? Or wondered if the surgical instruments have been designed with your specific needs in mind? It is time to question whether the tools are holding us back from achieving true equality in surgery... Take action and Join the webinar on January 9th!
Webinar Highlights
The webinar will include insightful presentations from a diverse panel of speakers addressing key questions, including:
+ Do we only blame the tools? Challenges in the OR
+ Are surgical tools inadvertently designed for just one type of surgeon?
+ What does equity in surgical training really mean, and how does it impact patient care?
+ How can we reshape instrument design for inclusivity? Where is innovation needed to meet the diverse needs of all surgeons?
With interactive polls and a chance to ask questions, challenge norms, and share your voice, this session is more than a webinar—it’s a call to action!
So, what are we waiting for?
Let’s create a more inclusive and equitable surgical environment together!
Register today and be part of this exciting and impactful dialogue
and help us shape the future of surgery!
Meet Our Speakers
Webinar Co-Chair:
Prof. Christina Fotopoulou, UK
Professor of Gynaecological Cancer Surgery, Surgery and Cancer Dep., Deputy Director of the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre, Imperial College London
“We are finally brave enough to openly talk about seeking equality in the OR: Do we only blame the Tools, or is there more to address?
Join us for a groundbreaking discussion, share your experiences,
and be part of the change on January 9th.
Your voice matters—let's shape the future of surgery together. See you all online!"
Christina Fotopoulou
Webinar Co-Chair:
Prof. Toon van Gorp, Belgium
Head of the division of gynecologic oncology
University Hospital of Leuven, and Professor at the KU Leuven
"In the OR, equality is not just a vision—it’s a necessity.
From the design of surgical tools to how we train and support diverse surgeons, we must challenge outdated norms to ensure everyone can perform at their best for the benefit of surgeons and, most importantly, their patients. Be part of the change and join the conversation!"
Toon van Gorp
Speaker:
Dr. Sara Nasser, Germany
Young Gynaecological Oncologist
Charite Comprehensive Cancer Centre Berlin
"Equity in surgical care is essential to achieving universal health coverage. It’s time to reimagine surgical training and rethink the tools we use, breaking barriers to build a truly inclusive environment. Together, we have the power to reshape surgical care—ensuring fairness, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of every operating room worldwide."
Sara Nasser
Moderator:
Dr. Enrique Chacon Cruz, Spain
Young Gynaecological Oncologist
Clinica Universidad de Navarra
"Equity in access to opportunities is, to me, a fundamental right.
In surgery, education and training are not always equally accessible—whether due to cultural or racial disparities, socio-economic challenges, or gender barriers. This webinar highlights the importance of fostering equity in the OR, with the shared goal of ultimately improving patient care."
Enrique Chacon Cruz
Industry Talk with:
Jacqueline Sánchez, Germany
Senior Market Development Manager
Gynaecological Health
Medtronic
Presentation Topic:
The Future of Design and Ergonomics
in Surgical Instruments
It is time to seek Equality in Surgery and question
"Do we only blame the tools?"
Interested in attending?
Don't miss out, reserve your seat now at no cost!
Join us on January 9, 2025, at 18:00 CET, seats are limited!
Sponsored by Medtronic
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