Ralph V. Clayman, MD, presented “KEYNOTE LECTURE – Introduction of Disruptive Technologies The Lessons From the Minimally Invasive Surgery” during the 2024 Frontiers in Oncologic Prostate Care and Ablative Local Therapy symposium on October 17, 2024, in San Diego, California.
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How to cite: Clayman, Ralph V. “KEYNOTE LECTURE – Introduction of Disruptive Technologies The Lessons From the Minimally Invasive Surgery.” October, 2024. Accessed Jan 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/keynote-lecture-introduction-of-disruptive-technologies-the-lessons-from-the-minimally-invasive-surgery/
KEYNOTE LECTURE – Introduction of Disruptive Technologies The Lessons From the Minimally Invasive Surgery – Summary
Ralph V. Clayman, MD, offers an inspiring and pragmatic perspective on fostering innovation and navigating the challenges of medical advancements. He begins this 34-minute keynote presentation by emphasizing the importance of curiosity and intellectual humility.
Dr. Clayman underscores how disruptive technologies have evolved in urology by presenting historical examples. He traces the creative and collaborative processes that turned initial skepticism into groundbreaking techniques, emphasizing the philosophical, practical, and personal factors required to drive innovation. These include having a clear vision, protected time, effective partnerships, and a multidisciplinary team.
Clayman discusses the future intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence, foreseeing advancements like automated anastomoses and enhanced focal therapies. He stresses that meaningful progress will require collaboration, resourcefulness, and a willingness to challenge conventional norms. He offers practical advice for aspiring innovators and recommends building diverse teams with complementary strengths, as innovation is inherently collaborative.
Frontiers in Oncologic Prostate Care and Ablative Local Therapy (FOCAL) is an outstanding program on prostate imaging, transperineal interventions, and ablative treatments for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Bringing together community-based, academic, and industry partners, FOCAL offers lectures by world-renowned faculty and hands-on training workshops on in-office transperineal interventions, fusion-guided prostate ablation and state-of-the-art BPH management with novel technologies.
