2026 Surgery Grand Rounds | From Same Day Robotic Hepatectomy to Three-Day Robotic Whipple: The Only Constant is Change

Duarte, CA US
January 15, 2026

Minimally invasive and robotic approaches to hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery are rapidly evolving, yet many surgeons remain unfamiliar with the technical considerations, perioperative management strategies, and outcomes data. This gap leads to variability in practice and delays in broader adoption of evidence-based surgical innovation.

The gap exists due to limited exposure to high-volume centers, a steep learning curve for robotic surgery, and insufficient dissemination of recent outcomes data. There is also ongoing debate about patient selection, cost-effectiveness, and long-term oncologic results.

Target Audience

The activity content is oriented to address the educational needs of surgical oncologists, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons, gastroenterologists, surgical trainees, and allied health professionals involved in complex oncologic surgery.

Learning Objectives

  • Outline the current role of robotic approaches in complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
  • Examine patient selection criteria and perioperative management strategies for robotic liver and pancreas procedures.
  • Discuss the evidence supporting outcomes, challenges, and cost-effectiveness of robotic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
  • Identify strategies to integrate evolving surgical technologies into practice to optimize patient care.
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2026 Surgery Grand Rounds | From Same Day Robotic Hepatectomy to Three-Day Robotic Whipple: The Only Constant is Change for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
12/22/2025
Activity expires: 
01/16/2026
Event starts: 
01/15/2026 - 7:00am PST
Event ends: 
01/15/2026 - 8:00am PST
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City of Hope
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
United States

Virtual Meeting- Zoom

Zhi Ven Fong, MD, MPH, DrPH   Associate Professor of Surgery; Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery; Department of Surgery; Mayo Clinic Arizona

Presenter: Dr. Fong has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Planner: Yuman Fong, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships:Consultant for Eureka, Imugene, Medtronics, Theromics, Vergent Bioscience and XDemics; Stock/Shareholder (publicly owned companies) of Imugene, Iovance, and XDemics; Other financial/material interests (royalties) in Imugene and XDemics.

The educational content has been peer-reviewed, an attestation on file and no conflicts were noted

CME Committee/Reviewer no relevant financial relationships:  Daneng Li, MD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2026 Surgery Grand Rounds | From Same Day Robotic Hepatectomy to Three-Day Robotic Whipple: The Only Constant is Change for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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