Aniruddha Chakravarti is a leading consultant urological surgeon based in Birmingham. Specialising in robotic and laparoscopic kidney surgery, and prostate surgery procedures such as HoLEP, UroLift, and Green Light laser surgery, Mr Chakravarti also provides treatment and diagnosis for a wide range of urological conditions. Mr Chakravarti has also completed specialist laparoscopy training at the European Institute of Telesurgery in Strasbourg, France, for which he received a laparoscopic surgery diploma. Through his substantial training and vast experience, he is an expert in all types of laser-assisted surgery. He is one of a small number of surgeons experienced in Holmium-YAG laser enucleation and morcellation of the prostate. Mr Chakravarti is the founder of the Urology Consultancy (Birmingham) Limited and has been involved in numerous research projects in the field of urology

Andrew Adamson is an Honorary Consultant Urologist at Southampton Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and past lead urologist at Hampshire Hospitals NHS trust. He has 20 years experience as a laparoscopic urologist with an expertise in renal, adrenal and retro-peritoneal surgery. Prior to the deployment of the robot locally, he also led and developed the laparoscopic prostatectomy service in the area network

Andy Goffe is a Lead Nurse Consultant in Urology at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester Dorset. He has worked in Urology for 17 years, previously worked in Day surgery and surgical ward. Andy has also worked in mental health for 5 years after leaving the Army before undertaking his Nurse training. His current role sees him running an expanding team of Urology nurses looking after benign and cancer patients. Andy’s speciality is in flexible cystoscopy and bladder cancer. He runs a Nurse led cystoscopy service for approximately 2500 patients per year. This includes diagnostic and surveillance cystoscopies. Also, treatments such as diathermy for small recurrences an a nurse led bladder Botox service.

Professor Faiz Mumtaz is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital. He had his postgraduate urological training in London at Royal Free Hospital and University college London. He has over the last 13 years developed a specialist interest in laparoscopic and robotic renal surgery. His expertise also includes surgery for renal tumours involving the cava/atrium as well as cytoreductive surgery to remove large kidney tumours prior to or following targeted immunotherapy for kidney cancer. He has also established robotic renal surgery at the Royal Free Hospital and now routinely performs robotic removal of kidney tumours and reconstruction of obstructed kidneys. He also performs laparoscopic surgery for kidney and ureteric stones. In addition to his specialist interest in renal surgery he is able to offer assessment and treatment for general urological conditions such as enlargement of prostate gland, elevated PSA, haematuria, urinary tract symptoms, circumcision and erectile dysfunction. He has conducted various international workshops on minimally invasive renal cancer surgery and a successful national meeting on Advances in Urological Surgery in 2011. Professor Mumtaz is a member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons (England). He has published widely and presented at both the national and international urological conferences.

Mr Jonathan Noël is a double robotic surgical fellowship trained urologist who attended medical school in the Caribbean. On returning to the UK to specialize in Urology, he developed expertise in prostatectomy techniques such as the Royal Marsden’s anterior retzius spare and Lister Hospital’s NeuroSAFE: neurovascular structure adjacent frozen section examination (the latter adopted from the Martini Klinik, Germany). Mr Noël went further to advance his robotic prostate surgery in Florida, USA. He is the only UK surgeon to receive formalized mentorship from Professor Vipul Patel, and this has enhanced his surgical foundation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The high volume and complex case experience he continues to accrue, re-enforces Mr Noël’s safe and effective radical surgical approach to prostate cancer. The experience in the diversity and care of patients, working in three health care systems across the globe; allows Mr Noël a fusion of management approaches.

Mr Prasad Patki is a full time Consultant Urological Surgeon based in Central London. He is the Clinical Lead at the department of Urology at St. Bartholomew and The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. He is the Director and Lead surgeon of the Robotic Urological Surgery Programme at The Royal London Hospital. He also leads the renal cancer surgical pathway at The Royal London Hospital. He is a Specialist Renal Cancer Surgeon at the Specialist Centre for Renal Cancer (SCKC), Royal Free NHS Trust. In addition to renal cancer, his interests include a wide spectrum of general urological conditions such as diagnosis of Blood in Urine, Endourology, Laparoscopy and Robotic Renal Surgery, Urinary Stone Disease, Urological Cancer, Benign Prostate enlargement, Bladder outflow symptoms and Overactive Bladder. Mr Patki has undertaken research in fertility in spinal cord injury patients at the world-famous London Spinal Injuries Centre at Stanmore in collaboration with The Imperial College London. He is a founding member of Robotic Simulation Training Team involved in training in crisis management, communication and team working for robotic and laparoscopic surgical teams.

Prof. Dr. Michael Stark is specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His main interest is gynecological oncology. He is the President of the New European Surgical Academy (NESA), an international inter-disciplinary surgical academy. Prof. Stark was the scientific advisor of the European novel Tele-surgical system, scientific and medical advisor of the ELSAN, a 120-hospital group in France, and is a guest scientist at the Charite’s University hospital in Berlin. In 2011, Prof. Stark was nominated as the Medico Del Anno (Doctor of the Year) in Italy and is an Honorary Member of the French, Polish, Russian, and Italian Gynecological Associations. In the years 1983-2000, he was the director of the Ob/ Gyn department of the Misgav Ladach Hospital in Jerusalem and between 2001 and 2009 the chairman of Gynecology at the HELIOS, European Hospital Group. He was visiting Professor at the Universities of Toronto, Moscow, Beijing, Milan, Adana, Uppsala, and New York.

Mr Soumendra Datta is a highly skilled and dedicated consultant urologist based in Colchester and Chelmsford who specializes in lower urinary tract dysfunction and kidney stones. He is a leading expert in all aspects of the bladder, kidneys and urological conditions which affect men’s genitalia and prostate and has expertise in laser surgery for prostate enlargement. When it comes to urinary stone disease, Mr Datta is highly trained and experienced in treating this condition with minimally invasive surgery and working towards the prevention of stones. Within his range of specialist treatments, Mr Datta is skilled in both medical and surgical management plans for his patients’ condition, providing top-quality care for each and every one. He also provides paediatric urology services and care for women’s urological conditions. He also contributes to the field of urology through the teaching and training of future urological specialists and is qualified in medical education. Mr Datta pursues this profession today as the undergraduate tutor for urology at Colchester Hospital and holding senior lecturer posts at Anglia Ruskin University and Queen Mary University of London.

Graduated from State Medical School of Nangarhar, Afghanistan with Distinction and MD in 2000. Passed the Royal College of Surgeons of England Intercollegiate Exams in 2009 with an MSc from University College London in 2012. Completed the FRCSUrol examination in 2015, and took his first Consultant post in 2016 at Kings College Hospital, London. Mr Miakhil is a general urologist with a specialist interest in laser prostatectomy, HoLEP and upper urinary tract laparoscopy now working at Peterborough City Hospital.

Mr Sashi Kommu is a Consultant Pelvic Cancer Urological Surgeon and Associate Professor (Reader) in Urooncology at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. His subspecialty interest is in minimally invasive urological cancer management including robotic urological surgery (prostate cancer). He leads the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for all surgical specialties in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. His primary clinical interests are minimally invasive urological cancer management, surgical robotics, and intelligent probes. He conducted official research with The Translational Cancer Genetics Team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, where he strengthened his scientific methods in advanced laboratory work with a focus on cancer genetics and proteomics. In addition, he has over 300 Scientific Presentations, as well as various book chapters and books. His ability to blend medical science with engineering and technology has earned him two NASA collaborative scientific commendations. Dr Kommu is reviewer for 15 Surgical/ Urological and 3 Basic Sciences Journals. Among several novel concepts described by Dr Kommu, include ‘suppressor screening in urological cancer screening’ and ‘the supplementary biomarker approach’ for detecting cancers.

Mohamed Elfeky is a Clinical fellow in General and Colorectal surgery at Northern care Alliance NHS trust since 2021. Has a special interest in Laparoscopic surgery, Surgical simulation and Medical Education. Has an international experience in General surgery as he finished his surgical training with Master degree in UGI surgery from Egypt and trained Bariatric surgery at AUB in Lebanon.

Usman Rafique, MD Kyrgyzstan, MRCSed, specialty Doctor in General and colorectal Surgery at Northern care Alliance. Joined NHS in 2019. Farmer non trainee resident in General Surgery and Trauma Hera General Hospital MOH Saudi Arabia.

Myutan Kulendran is a consultant general and trauma surgeon at St George’s Hospital University of London. Myutan’s major interests are in gastrointestinal and upper GI surgery. He specialises in bariatrics (weight loss), anti-reflux and hiatus hernia operations.He graduated from St George’s medical school. He trained in Southwest London. He was awarded a PhD from Imperial College London studying surgical weight loss. He then completed the subspecialty training in bariatric surgery at the Homerton Hospital, London.

Specialist in Minimally Invasive Surgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Working as general and minimal access surgeon from 2009 in India, and 2018 in NHS, England. Current Position- Specialty Registrar, General and Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Oldham HospitalQualifications- MBBS, MS General Surgery (Mumbai U), FMAS, FIAGES, MCh Colorectal Surgery (Edge Hill University), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Eng)

Mr Chopada is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon for the Ealing Hospitals NHS Trust and also sees patients at his private clinics: the Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow; the Cromwell Hospital, London; the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London; and Bishopswood Hospital, London where he works as a Consultant Surgeon. Mr Chopada specialises in the treatment of anal fissures and fistulae, colon polyps, colon cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal bleeding, and piles (haemorrhoids). He has specialised in general surgical techniques and has a particular interest in hernia surgery, surgery for gallstones and laparoscopic cholecystectomy for removal of the gallbladder.

Mr Vasas is a fully accredited General, Upper Gastro-Intestinal, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon. He is on the Specialist Register for General surgery and is a full member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society. He has had extensive training in both General Surgery and Weight Loss surgery and has a special interest in Diabetes treatment with Bariatric surgery. He believes that the excellent results can be achieved by a thorough understanding of the patients’ situation and will provide patients with an honest appraisal of their suitability of particular procedures. Above all, he is committed to providing the highest standard of care in a safe environment. He has been involved in more than 400 Laparoscopic Bariatric cases so far and is the first surgeon with outstanding safety results and no leak in more than 150 of these cases.

Mr T James Royle has practised as an attending general and colorectal surgeon at South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals NHS UK since 2015. He graduated from University of Birmingham Medical school and completed his surgical training in West Midlands developing his interest in teaching and training, completing a master’s in medical education. He was a founder member of the West Midlands Research Collaborative, for designing and implementing trainee-led multicentre clinical studies. Mr Royle was awarded an ACPGBI travelling fellowship in robotic surgery in Hong Kong (2013) and was a national Ethicon laparoscopic fellow in Newcastle in 2014. His surgical expertise is in minimally invasive surgery, complex hernia including abdominal wall reconstruction and laparoscopic techniques. A regular faculty member for advanced laparoscopic colorectal training courses, he is a robotic trainer for the Sunderland Da Vinci ACPGBI robotic fellowship programme.

Having trained at the West of Scotland Deanery, Mr Mansour gained a wide range of experience in different Surgical sub-specialties with a special interest in Upper GI and Laparoscopic surgical procedures. Prior to obtaining his specialist registration, Mr Mansour worked as a Surgical Fellow at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow. This fellowship enabled him to gain invaluable experience in both Oesophago-gastric (OG) and Pancreatico biliary (HPB) Surgery. Mr Mansour was appointed upon completion of his training as a Consultant Surgeon in Nuneaton, West Midlands followed by a substantive appointment as a Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon at Pennine Acute NHS trust, Greater Manchester in 2014. Since his appointment at Pennine, Mr Mansour has introduced and developed, with his UGI colleagues a complex benign Upper GI Service for the Pennine Acute NHS trust population including an established Anti reflux and Hiatal / Diaphragmatic hernia surgery service. He is the Lead Governance Consultant for Surgery at North Manchester, implementing and ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe service within the unit. Mr Mansour offers a wide range of laparoscopic procedures including, Abdominal wall and Groin hernia surgery as well Anti reflux surgery. He also offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies and colonoscopies. Mr Mansour has special interest in Medical Education and Training and has close ties with the Surgical Royal Colleges and the Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom of which he is an established fellow.

Ahmed completed his master’s degree of General and colorectal surgery at Mansoura university, Egypt. Initially he was a resident of general and colorectal surgery at Mansoura university -Egypt (2017 - 2020), currently he is Fellow of colorectal surgery at Buckinghamshire Trust – London. He is also members of the various associations like European society of coloproctology, Society of pelvic floor surgery and European society of endoscopic surgery.

Professor Patel provides consultation and surgical expertise in management of patients with both common and complex surgical problems such as indigestion, abdominal pain, hernia, heartburn, gall stone and cancer of oesophagus and stomach. Professor Patel provides Gastro-Oesophageal Cancer Surgery and Bariatric Surgery service for inner East London and North East London in the NHS. Professor Patel is a world leader in establishing higher education degrees for acquiring surgical skills by simulation. He pioneered the MSc in Surgical Skills and Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London and has established ‘Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation Centre’ for training surgeons.

Retired Consultant General Surgeon from the NHS after 43 years of practice. Mike has taught laparoscopic colorectal surgery in Denmark & Sweden & is currently involved in surgical innovation as a Founder and Co-Director of Sirius Genesis Ltd. Mike is Medical Adviser to and Board Member of Love of the Game, an organisation committed to reducing the consequences of impact concussion injuries in sports and the wider field. Past President of Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland, Past President Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, Past President of the Surgical section of the Royal Society of Medicine and Past President of the St Mark’s Association. Mike was a Council member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England for ten years where he chaired the Dental and Surgical Examinations Board for nearly eight years. He was also Chairman of the Fellowship, Election and Prize Committee and Chairman of the International Affairs Board. Mike held the position of Caldecott guardian throughout my tenure and was elected Vice- President in 2014. Currently Mike is the Chairman of the Trustees of the European Society of Colo-proctology and is still involved in training in surgical skills and examining for RCSEngland in the U.K. and overseas.

Parimala completed M S General surgery in India, and is currently working as a junior clinical fellow at The Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham, Manchester. Being trained in minimal access surgery, pursuing Fellowship in minimal access surgery in colorectal department at TROH.

Professor Paul Lee qualified from Cardiff University and is now a specialist in Sports, Regenerative, and Orthopaedic Surgery. He has undertaken 5 international fellowships training in regenerative medicine, arthritis, complex orthopaedic surgery, and sports surgery. Paul also was involved in Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and adult stem cell clinical research. Professor Lee has also completed a PhD in medical engineering and has presented nationally and internationally. He also has a track record of over 50 peer review publications and written textbooks. Being a double board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with special interests in Sports Medicine, Professor Lee has treated UK premiership footballers for sports injuries which significantly reduced their time for recovery and return to play. He has treated ACL injuries in high-level athletes and has been lecturing to elite sports teams since 2010. Beside Hip and Knee Replacement, Professor Paul Lee has a keen interest in biological & no surgical intervention for musculoskeletal conditions.

Mr Alun Yewlett is a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon in London, Lincoln and Nottingham who specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery. His areas of expertise include arthritis and elbow replacement, shoulder replacement, cubital tunnel syndrome and sports injuries. Alun obtained a higher degree in trauma surgery for which he won the award for outstanding performance. His dissertation was on complex elbow fractures. Mr Yewlett believes in good quality research to underpin clinical decisions and collects PROMS data for all of his patients. He regularly audits his outcomes and performance against national standards. He uses published evidence to inform his decision-making process and will only suggest a surgical solution for a problem when there is no better non-surgical alternative.

Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar, Specialist Interest in Soft tissue Knee and Sports Medicine T&O Higher surgical training - Stanmore (RNOH) rotation 2018 - Present T&O Higher surgical training - Oswestry and Stoke rotation 2016-2018 Core Surgical Training - Oswestry and Stoke 2014-2016

Abhi Gulihar is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He has a special interest in shoulder replacement surgery and the management of sports injuries. Abhi believes in evidence-based practice whilst utilising the latest techniques, with an emphasis on patient centred care. Abhi has a particular interest in education and research. He is currently the departmental lead for education and training. He teaches on various training courses and has won several research and teaching awards. He has more than 20 publications in peer reviewed journals and has presented his research at prestigious national and international conferences. He has completed two research degrees including a Masters in Orthopaedic Engineering and an MD in joint cartilage research from the University of Leicester.

Mr. Chlebinskas Has completed masters degree in medicine and Training in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery in LSMU Kaunas Lithuania. Later while Working as a Specialty doctor in T&O in Milton Keynes University hospital he contributed to writing a book Essentials of Foot and Ankle surgery edited by Mr. M Bathia. He has passed European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology examination and FRCS Tr & Orth. He has completed a BOFAS recognised fellowship in F&A surgery in Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust. He was recently appointed as a consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon in Glan Clwyd hospital NHS Wales with interest in foot and Ankle and Diabetic foot surgery. Mr. Chlebinskas is a member of BOFAS and EFAS. Mr. Chlebinskas manages the full spectrum of Foot and Ankle conditions, using Minimally invasive, arthroscopic and Open techniques for forefoot reconstruction, bunion surgery, Great toe fusion and cheilectomy, toe deformity corrections, surgery for the painful forefoot, Ankle, Hind & Midfoot reconstruction & fusions, tendon & ligament reconstruction and transfer, Achilles tendon pathology surgery, ankle fusion, ankle arthroscopy, ankle instability, foot and ankle trauma, Diabetic Foot and Rheumatoid foot surgery.

Mr Hisham Shalaby is a respected consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Edinburgh, who specialises in foot, ankle and limb reconstruction surgery. His expertise in this area covers arthroscopy and sports injuries alongside foot pain, ankle instability and deformity correction. He privately practices at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Spire Shawfield Park Hospital and Nuffield Health’s The Edinburgh Clinic. Furthermore, he is a consultant foot and ankle and limb reconstruction surgeon for NHS Lothian. Mr Shalaby prides himself in mastering the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathologies, including the latest techniques including the Scarf/Akin osteotomies for bunion correction, ankle arthroscopy and endoscopic planter fascia release alongside ankle replacement, gradual correction of ankle and foot deformity, ankle joint distraction for early arthritis. He also has a special interest in correction of flat foot and pathological high arch. Mr Shalaby is also an expert in all limb reconstruction tools including the Ilizarov frame, the Taylor Spatial frame and the Sheffield Hybrid fixator, alongside the Orthofix LRS monolateral fixators and Intramedullary lengthening nails.

Mr Nakhla performs over 750 operations/annum of which over 400 are hip & knee joint replacements. Mr Nakhla has developed particular interest in enhanced recovery and minimally invasive surgery. Mr Nakhla enjoys a wide variety of sporting activities which gives him a perfect understanding of his patients demands to lead active lives. He is a keen cyclist, skier and sailor. He is married with 2 young boys and enjoys many other activities with his family including hiking, kayaking and long walks on the beach.

Mr Ray is double international fellowship trained in Sydney, Australia and Toronto, Canada. He won the prestigious BOFAS Gold fellowship award for his time in Sydney. He initially worked as Consultant foot and ankle surgeon at the world renowned St George’s Hospital major trauma centre. He has moved his NHS practice to Kings College been the lead in the enhanced recovery program for knee surgery in Oxford and has held positions of responsibility, couple of which include being the surgical trainee’s representative and orthopaedic trainee’s representative for the surgical school board committee and the trauma and orthopaedic specialist training committee in Leicester respectively. Fahad has had a long-standing interest in disaster medicine and management and he is currently on the UK International Emergency Trauma Register which deploys doctors in response to international disasters.

Fahad is a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, specialising in lower limb arthroplasty and knee reconstruction surgery and is based at St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS trust. He performs routine and complex hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, osteotomies around the knee, ACL reconstructions, knee arthroscopies, and Revision knee replacements. His specialist areas of interest are managing and treating young patients with knee arthritis, anterior knee pain and patellofemoral instability. He has been the lead in the enhanced recovery program for knee surgery in Oxford and has held positions of responsibility, couple of which include being the surgical trainee’s representative and orthopaedic trainee’s representative for the surgical school board committee and the trauma and orthopaedic specialist training committee in Leicester respectively. Fahad has had a long-standing interest in disaster medicine and management and he is currently on the UK International Emergency Trauma Register which deploys doctors in response to international disasters.

Andrea Volpin practices in Elgin, United Kingdom. Her top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Hypothermia, Hypermobile Joints, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement. Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles in the past 15 years.

Rajeevan has graduated with a MBBS and a MD degree in Sri Lanka and is currently doing his overseas training as a part of post graduate training. He has 9 years of work experience in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology field as he has worked at many units in various hospitals in Sri Lanka and also carries 2 years of experience as an Acting Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Sri Lanka. At present, Rajeevan is working as a Specialist registrar in Basildon Hospital. He is also a senior lecturer in Eastern University Sri Lanka, visiting lecturer in Kotelawala Defense University and Deputy Lead for undergraduates in Basildon University Hospital. Rajeevan is an author of 2 books namely Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Fundamental of Gynaecology. He has presented several research papers, audits and case studies at local and international conferences. One of his research papers titled “Predictive effect of early pregnancy lipid profile and fasting plasma glucose on risk of gestational diabetes mellitus” has been selected as one of the top scoring abstracts and has been accepted for publication in a special supplement of BJOG 2020. Rajeevan is the CEO and the founder of a online study platform called “Moura education”.

Miss Aruna Ramineni is a highly experienced gynaecologist with a special interest in the management of couples with fertility problems. Miss Ramineni provides expert care and attention on a range of issues including menstrual disorders, polycystic ovaries (PCOS), recurrent miscarriage, post-menopausal problems and infertility. She is highly rated by patients for her excellent bedside manner, supportiveness, and professional skills.

Ahmed is currently a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at University Hospital Derby & Burton with special interest in Endometriosis and advanced minimal access surgery. He Completed his Obstetrics Gynaecology training in UK in the South West Deanery. He has been awarded an academic clinical fellowship of urogynaecology at university of Plymouth. Then, Ahmed Completed a fellowship program in “Advanced Laparoscopic surgery for Benign Gynecological Disorders” at Cornwall Endometriosis Centre. He is a certified coloscopist and trainer at BSCCP.Currently Ahmed is the lead for reproductive medicine health block and OSCE examiner for year 4 medical student at Leicester university at QHB. He authored and published various clinical articles in peer reviewed journals. Also, Ahmed is an active member of various professional Obstetrics Gynecology organisations.

Sam is Senior Product Marketing Manager within the Minimally Invasive Surgery team of B. Braun Medical. Founded over 180 years ago, B. Braun is a leading medical company covering a wide range of therapy areas. The Aesculap division, founded as an independent company in the south of Germany more than 150 years ago, is a globally recognised surgical device manufacturer. With 20 years’ experience, predominantly within the Operating Theatre environment, Sam has a passion for technology and developing new concepts in partnership with healthcare providers. In his current role, he is responsible for product portfolios including 3D visualisation, laparoscopy and advanced energy across the whole of the UK for the Aesculap division.

Nithya graduated in Medicine at the Queen’s University of Belfast in 2003. She has an Honours degree in Biochemistry and a Masters in Clinical Research from Newcastle University. Nithya is a Consultant in the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. She believes in affording patients the time to have their concerns heard and to be able to provide holistic care. Nithya is a Council member of the British Gynaecological Cancer Society, and her interests lie in innovation and service development, to improve patient outcomes and experiences. She specialises in minimal access surgery, complex vulva disorders, and colposcopy.

Tony is a clinical lead for Endometriosis, outpatient hysteroscopic sterilisation and the Regional Preceptor for advanced Hysteroscopic Surgery as well as the Head of Department. Appointed as a substantive full-time consultant in gynaecological surgery in 2011, Tony is a core member of the cancer and colposcopy teams, deputy lead for gynaecological cancer for Newcastle Hospitals and lead for endometriosis. His interests are establishing outpatient sterilisation - a minor procedure that is very well tolerated by women attending the clinic. Tony is a principal Investigator for portfolio research studies such as Quality of Life research into treatments for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. He is a course director for advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery attracting delegates from all over the world. He is aldo a member of: Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG); British and European Societies of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE/ESGE); Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (SERGS); British Society of Colposcopy (BSCCP); Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health (DFFP).

Munwar is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and RCOG accredited subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery. He has worked and trained some of the well-recognised teaching/tertiary care hospitals in Befalst, London and Bristol. His areas of expertise are management of general infertility, assisted reproductive treatments (IVF, ICSI), reproductive endocrinology (i.e. PCOS, POF), recurrent miscarriages, management of male infertility, laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, conventional and laparoscopic tubal surgery to restore female fertility, management of fibroids uterus and other benign gynecological conditions. Munwar is a East Of England Deanery preceptor and RCOG supervisor for advance training in management of subfertility and reproductive endocrinology and British Fertility Society trainer for pelvic ultrasound.

David Rawaf is a surgeon, researcher, technologist and policy developer. As well as studying and working in both UK and US, David is involved with Imperial College WHO Collaborating Centre (for Public Health Education & Training), as well as medical writing, research and hosting conferences. In addition, David is the Clinical Excellence Lead for Inovus Medical, the world-leaders in high-fidelity medical and surgical simulation. Alongside director roles for The International Organisation for Reconstruction & QCapital Ventures, David is heavily involved in medical device & software consulting, including validation, accreditation, and approval through bodies such as the FDA.

Dr. George’s experience spans across surgeries for severe endometriosis, performed via the keyhole approach to cutting edge procedures using laparoscopic surgery to prevent recurrent pregnancy loss. He routinely performs the laparoscopic approach to remove fibroids, ovary cysts and hysterectomies to help rapid recovery. In addition, he has advanced skills and certificates in Gynecology scanning, management of infertile couple trying to conceive and Aesthetic Gynecology. Most of his experience was acquired through a busy tertiary referral UK maternity hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. George had a UK higher training and a master’s degree in laparoscopic and hysteroscopy surgery from Surrey University UK. He is currently establishing and running the UK regional center of excellence for the management of severe endometriosis over last 5 years. He accepted and managed referred patients with complex endometriosis from the north of UK and now from all seven Emirates in the UAE.