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4th Annual Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons: Program Development and Beyond

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Add to Calendar 4th Annual Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons: Program Development and Beyond 8/19/2026 7:00:00 AM 8/21/2026 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com/ROBOTICS26 Description: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Robotic Surgery has planned a two-day conference that will focus on robotic surgery program development, common clinical application presentations and case discussions in addition to a clinical animal lab experience designed to introduce robotic surgery to practicing pediatric surgeons. Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7:00 AM - Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH

Target Audience
Specialties - Pediatric Surgery, Surgery

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (8.00 hours)

Overview
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Robotic Surgery has planned a two-day conference that will focus on robotic surgery program development, common clinical application presentations and case discussions in addition to a clinical animal lab experience designed to introduce robotic surgery to practicing pediatric surgeons.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Provide a comprehensive overview of clinical case scenarios amenable to the use of robotic technology.
  2. Review programmatic logistics including institutional support, personnel training, credentialling and quality control.
  3. Review multidisciplinary team building.

Registration

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPENING SOON.
Contact [email protected] to be contacted when registration is open.


Accreditation

AMA Statement

The Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.


The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Tracy Sferra, MS
Lead, Interprofessional Conference & Event Operations
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Activity Coordinator
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Associate Director, Center for Robotic Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
Co-Director, Faculty
Paid consultant-Asensus|Paid consultant-Hologic
Faculty Photos
Marc Michalsky, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FAAP
Director, Center for Robotic Surgery
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Co-Director, Faculty
Honoraria-Intuitive Surgical |Consulting Fee-Asensus Surgical, Inc.
Faculty Photos
Jennifer H. Aldrink, MD
Director of Surgical Oncology
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Daniel G DaJusta, MD
Director of Urology - Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Molly Fuchs, MD
Director, Clinical Operations – Pediatric Urology
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Carroll Harmon, MD, PhD
John E Fisher Professor of Surgery
John R. Oishei Childen's Hospital
Buffalo, NY
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Jonathan Hills-Dunlap, MD, MPH
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Sara Mansfield, MD, MS
General Pediatric Surgery
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
John J Meehan, MD
Director, Robotic Surgery Center
Seattle Children's Hospital
Mercer Island, WA
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Steve Rothenberg, MD
Pediatric General Surgery
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Denver, CO
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Irving J Zamora, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Jennifer Smith, BSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA
Robotics Coordinator, Operating Room
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Galena, OH
Faculty, Other Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Robert Dyckes, MHA
Service Line Administrator
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Other Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Robert Shepherd, BA
Account Manager
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Other Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Katelynn E Watts, Coding, CPC, CRC
Administrative Assistant III
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Other Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Course Introduction
7:45AM - 8:00AM
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Marc Michalsky, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FAAP

History of Robotic Surgery in Pediatrics
8:00AM - 8:15AM
Marc Michalsky, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FAAP

 
Clinical Case Presentation

Obesity Surgery
8:15AM - 8:40AM
Foregut Surgery
8:40AM - 9:15AM
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
9:15AM - 9:45AM
Irving J Zamora, MD, FACS

Panel Discussion
9:45AM - 10:05AM
Thoracic Surgery
10:15AM - 10:35AM
Jennifer H. Aldrink, MD

Abdominal Wall/Inguinal Hernia Repair
10:35AM - 10:50AM
Sara Mansfield, MD, MS

Management of IBD
10:50AM - 11:10AM
Jonathan Hills-Dunlap, MD, MPH

GU for the General Surgeon
11:10AM - 11:30AM
Molly Fuchs, MD
Daniel G DaJusta, MD

Panel Discussion
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Jennifer H. Aldrink, MD
Sara Mansfield, MD, MS
Molly Fuchs, MD
Daniel G DaJusta, MD

 
Keynote Address

Robotic Integration Into An Advanced MIS Practice
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Steve Rothenberg, MD

Lunch
12:30PM - 1:30PM
 
Program Building and Development

Sim Center Tour
2:00PM - 2:30PM
Most Difficult Cases
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Irving J Zamora, MD, FACS
Program Development: Training, Credentialing, Institutional Support
3:00PM - 3:20PM
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Marc Michalsky, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FAAP
Room Setup Efficiency and Personnel
3:20PM - 3:35PM
Jennifer Smith, BSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA
Considerations for Robotics in the Pediatric Patient
3:35PM - 3:55PM
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Panel Discussion
3:55PM - 4:15PM
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Marc Michalsky, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FAAP
Jennifer Smith, BSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA
Irving J Zamora, MD, FACS
John J Meehan, MD

Break
4:15PM - 4:25PM
Global Perspective on Robotics
4:25PM - 4:45PM
What Does the Future Hold
4:45PM - 5:00PM
Carroll Harmon, MD, PhD

Final Discussion and Closing Remarks
5:00PM - 5:15PM
Karen Diefenbach, MD
Marc Michalsky, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FAAP
Friday, August 21, 2026

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