Robotics in Interventional Radiology

Sunday, April 12, 2026

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM ET

Facilitator(s)

Shakthi Kumaran Ramasamy, MD (he/him/his)

Postdoctoral
Research Fellow , United States
Govindarajan Narayanan, MD, FSIR

Professor and Interventional Radiologist
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, United States

Panelist(s)

Govindarajan Narayanan, MD, FSIR

Professor and Interventional Radiologist
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, United States
Varshana Gurusamy, MD

Attending Physician
MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Bulent Arslan, MD, FSIR

Professor and Interim Chair
Rush University Medical Center, United States

Description of the session: No-slides, 60-minute townhall on Robotics in IR emphasizing evidence and implementation. We will examine technical performance (navigation accuracy, tool stability), radiation exposure and ergonomics, workflow integration with PACS, training, and cost-effectiveness. Panel and audience will share best practices, safety issues, and 2–3 pilotable use cases with measurable outcomes.