GRASP Podcast Episode 8: Dr David Bunting discusses RAS for day-case surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and hernia repair

In this episode of GRASP, the host Professor Hitendra Patel talks to Dr David Bunting and they discuss robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for day-case surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and hernia repair. ABOUT THE GUEST David is a Consultant in Upper Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Wall Surgery working at the North Devon Comprehensive Hernia Centre in Barnstaple, Devon, part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Centre is currently developing its robotic abdominal wall hernia surgery programme. His undergraduate training was at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Hospitals Medical School, London. In addition to higher specialist training in the UK, he trained in Australia and South Africa. His clinical interests include robotic surgery, day-case surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), anti-reflux surgery and bile duct exploration. ABOUT GRASP GRASP is for surgeons and other surgical professionals to get to grips with Robotic Assisted Surgery. Learn from leading surgeons and other guests on the Podcast. GRASP also offers accredited training, masterclasses, and commercial services. Advance your career and join the surgical evolution; it is all within your GRASP. Learn more at https://www.roboticsurgerypodcast.com/