TROGS - the TUGSS Robotic Group Surgeons Information

TROGS (TUGSS - Robotic Group Surgeons) is the official robotic surgery international chapter of TUGSS, The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society. It is dedicated to surgeons in practice, surgical trainees (fellows, residents, interns, registrars) and medical students interested in surgery across the world who are passionate about robotic surgery and education along with their interaction with artificial intelligence and extended (augmented and virtual) reality at all levels of expertise. The international TROGS community comprises members from almost every continent and with a common vision and goal: to be of service to our patients and to educate ourselves to become the best surgeons that we can be with robotics as one of the multiple tools that we have learned to embrace and promote. TROGS conducts various collaborative, interactive and academic activities which include well attended general assembly meetings, multi-centric research study protocols, mentorship programs, virtual and in-person educational conferences and symposia, professional collaborations, service and outreach initiatives, as well as numerous other projects such as the TROGS International Robotic Surgery Fellowship for well-rounded applicants around the world. TROGS maintains a safe, respectful, and dynamic environment where friendship is forged and where members proudly serve on five committees: Research, Education, Fellowship Training, Communications & Social Media, and Membership & Engagement. TROGS (The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society - Robotic Group Surgeons): Advancing Robotic Surgery and Education - For Our Patients, By Our Surgeons