The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 168: Humanoid Robots and AI in Surgery
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Aamir Amin, a cardiothoracic surgery resident at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK, about humanoid robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:19 Quadruple-Organ Transplant
02:12 Sublobar Resection NSCLC Consensus
07:25 Ventricular Papillary MI Consensus
14:23 Weather Triggers of Acute Aortic Dissection
15:14 Perivascular Adipose ITA
16:20 Video 1, VATS Hyperparathyroidism
18:22 Video 2, Left VATS Pneumonectomy
20:27 Dr. Amin, Humanoid AI in Surgery
36:08 Upcoming Events
37:17 Career Center
Dr. Amin shares his insights from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA) executive program on AI in healthcare, highlighting the program’s benefits and key takeaways. He also reviewed research on humanoid robots, including a paper titled “In Vivo Feasibility Study of Humanoid Robots in Surgery.” Additionally, they discussed the practical implementation of AI in surgery, its broader benefits, and its specific application within cardiothoracic and intraoperative settings. Finally, they explored the risks associated with humanoid robots and Dr. Amin provided guidance on the initial steps individuals can take to get involved with AI.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the STS expert consensus document (2026) on addressing definition and practices of sublobar resection in non-small cell lung cancer, ventricular free-wall rupture, ventricular pseudoaneurysm, and papillary muscle rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction, a case-crossover study of 293 patients on weather-related triggers of acute aortic dissection, and perivascular adipose on relaxation of internal thoracic artery with surgical implications.
In addition, Joel explores a VATS solution for ectopic primary hyperparathyroidism, left VATS pneumonectomy, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Filip Casselman about aortic valve replacement.
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
STS Expert Consensus Document (2026) on Addressing Definition and Practices of Sublobar Resection in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Ventricular Free-Wall Rupture, Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm, and Papillary Muscle Rupture Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction
Weather-Related Triggers of Acute Aortic Dissection: A Case-Crossover Study of 293 Patients
Perivascular Adipose on Relaxation of Internal Thoracic Artery With Surgical Implications: Better Antispastic Effect of Pedicle Than Skeletal Grafts
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Navigating the Mediastinum: A VATS Solution for Ectopic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
The Atrium: Aortic Valve Replacement
Left VATS Pneumonectomy
Other Items Mentioned
Humanoid Robots in the Operating Room: A Framework for Staged Integration of Embodied AI in Surgery
In Vivo Feasibility Study of Humanoid Robots in Surgery
Human–Robot Collaboration in Surgery at the Nexus of Knowledge, Agency, and Ownership
Northwestern Medicine Performs First Known Quadruple-Organ Transplant Involving Retransplanted Lungs
Career Center
CTSNet Events
Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:19 Quadruple-Organ Transplant
02:12 Sublobar Resection NSCLC Consensus
07:25 Ventricular Papillary MI Consensus
14:23 Weather Triggers of Acute Aortic Dissection
15:14 Perivascular Adipose ITA
16:20 Video 1, VATS Hyperparathyroidism
18:22 Video 2, Left VATS Pneumonectomy
20:27 Dr. Amin, Humanoid AI in Surgery
36:08 Upcoming Events
37:17 Career Center
Dr. Amin shares his insights from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA) executive program on AI in healthcare, highlighting the program’s benefits and key takeaways. He also reviewed research on humanoid robots, including a paper titled “In Vivo Feasibility Study of Humanoid Robots in Surgery.” Additionally, they discussed the practical implementation of AI in surgery, its broader benefits, and its specific application within cardiothoracic and intraoperative settings. Finally, they explored the risks associated with humanoid robots and Dr. Amin provided guidance on the initial steps individuals can take to get involved with AI.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the STS expert consensus document (2026) on addressing definition and practices of sublobar resection in non-small cell lung cancer, ventricular free-wall rupture, ventricular pseudoaneurysm, and papillary muscle rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction, a case-crossover study of 293 patients on weather-related triggers of acute aortic dissection, and perivascular adipose on relaxation of internal thoracic artery with surgical implications.
In addition, Joel explores a VATS solution for ectopic primary hyperparathyroidism, left VATS pneumonectomy, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Filip Casselman about aortic valve replacement.
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
STS Expert Consensus Document (2026) on Addressing Definition and Practices of Sublobar Resection in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Ventricular Free-Wall Rupture, Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm, and Papillary Muscle Rupture Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction
Weather-Related Triggers of Acute Aortic Dissection: A Case-Crossover Study of 293 Patients
Perivascular Adipose on Relaxation of Internal Thoracic Artery With Surgical Implications: Better Antispastic Effect of Pedicle Than Skeletal Grafts
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Navigating the Mediastinum: A VATS Solution for Ectopic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
The Atrium: Aortic Valve Replacement
Left VATS Pneumonectomy
Other Items Mentioned
Humanoid Robots in the Operating Room: A Framework for Staged Integration of Embodied AI in Surgery
In Vivo Feasibility Study of Humanoid Robots in Surgery
Human–Robot Collaboration in Surgery at the Nexus of Knowledge, Agency, and Ownership
Northwestern Medicine Performs First Known Quadruple-Organ Transplant Involving Retransplanted Lungs
Career Center
CTSNet Events
Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.
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