“I am humbled to write a few words about Dr. Atwa, who represents thousands of da Vinci surgeons across the world. His and others’ work have helped millions of patients the past 30 years to ensure when they go under anesthesia their chances for minimally invasive surgery increase with robotic surgery. Surgeons like Hesham have shifted from laparoscopy to da Vinci because of technology that provides him and others better vision, precision, control and now tissue sensing that previous platforms and techniques have not been able to do. Since Dr. Atwa has adopted da Vinci surgery, robotics has become the standard of care in general surgery and five other surgical specialties in the United States, and he has been an amazing champion for his patients during this transformation.We hope you enjoy learning more about Hesham’s experience and technique in this wonderfully written book.”

“Mastering Robotic Surgery: Ordinary Surgeons Doing Extraordinary Things by Dr. Hesham Atwa is intended to help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary for you to master robotic surgery. It is also intended to encourage you to continually enhance your learning and skills, to best serve the patients who come to you for the most proficient path to a return to health when they need surgery.Next, you will be walked through a series of surgeries, and all the resources required for mastery, from start to aftercare, to ensure that you are giving your patients every potential for best outcomes. You will also learn how robots can be used in emergency, acute care settings. Finally, Dr. Atwa shares what is at the leading edge now in the world of robotic surgery, leaving you with resources to stay abreast of the technology and advancements to help you stay informed, and at the leading edge yourself. I am grateful to Dr. Atwa for his work.”