In this episode of the podcast 'Cut Above,' Miia L. Lehtinen and Can Gollmann-Tepeköylü speak with our own prof. dr. Wouter Oosterlinck about the advancements in robotics for cardiac surgery. Prof. Oosterlinck shares his experiences in establishing an innovative minimally invasive program at UZ Leuven and its impact on this rapidly evolving field.
Hear him discuss both the opportunities and challenges, such as complex medical regulations, and discover what robotics could mean for the future of cardiac surgery.
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