Our Speakers-list

Name	Position	Affiliation	Biography
Ali Kucukmetin	Consultant Gynaeoncology Surgeon	Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre, Gateshead	Coming soon.
Amer Raza	Consultant Gynaecologist and Robotic Gynaecology surgeon	Cromwell Hospital	Coming soon.
Arohan Sapkota	Specialist trainee	Queen Alexandra Hospital	Coming soon.
Carmine Civilli	Surgical Care Practitioner	HCA Healthcare UK	Coming soon.
David Iles	Consultant Urogynaecologist	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust	Coming soon.
Denis Tsepov	Consultant Gynaecologist.	The Princess Grace Hospital	Coming soon.
Dina El-Hamamsy MBBCh (Hons), MSc, PhD, MRCOG	Consultant Urogynaecologist & Minimally Invasive Surgeon, BIARGS Treasurer, YEARS council member & MIRGS Lead.	Homerton University Hospital (London, UK), BIARGS, SERGS.	Dr Dina El-Hamamsy is a fellowship-trained Consultant Urogynaecologist and Minimally Invasive Surgeon with specialist expertise in robotic pelvic surgery. She completed her PhD at the University of Leicester on Robotic Gynaecological Surgery in NHS England and Staff Experiences in Robotic Theatres, combining national data with qualitative research on robotic theatre dynamics. She undertook a dedicated Robotic Pelvic Fellowship at the Royal Surrey Hospital and has trained extensively with BIARGS and SERGS, where she currently serves as a council member of the Young European Advocates of Robotic Surgery (YEARS). She is also the founder of MIRGS (Mentorship in Robotic Gynaecological Surgery), a European mentorship programme designed to support safe adoption of robotic surgery. Dr El-Hamamsy has published widely on robotic outcomes, efficiency, and training, and is a regular invited speaker at international meetings including SERGS, IUGA, ICS, BIARGS, and RCOG. Her clinical and research interests focus on advancing robotic techniques in urogynaecology, with particular expertise in nerve-sparing robotic approaches for complex mesh complication surgery.
Donna Ghosh	Consultant Gynaecologist	Worcestershire Acute Hospitals	I am a consultant Gynaecologist specialising in robotic and laparoscopic treatment of advanced endometriosis at Worcestershire Acute hospitals NHS trust. I am clinical lead for Worcestershire endometriosis and pelvic pain centre. I am honorary secretary of the BSGE having previously held position as chair for laparoscopic training. I established the BSGE RIGs National Training programme and the Gynaecological response to the acute surgical presentation (GRASP) course.
Donna Ghosh	Consultant Gynaecologist	Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust	Coming soon.
Elaine Andrews	Deputy Director of Strategy and Transformation	University Hospitals of North Midlands	Coming soon.
Emma Long	Consultant Gynaecologist	Sheffield Teaching Hospitals	Coming soon.
Felix Chan	Professor in Gynaecological Surgery	Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney Adventist Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital in Gynaecology	Coming soon.
Gaby Moawad	Endometriosis Specialist, Gynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon	Center for Endometriosis & Advanced Pelvic Surgery	Coming soon.
Geraldine Gagasa	Chairman Association of Laparoscopic Theatre Staff Incorporating Robotic And Technology Enhanced Surgery	ALSGBI Incorporating Robotic and Technology Enhanced Surgery	Geraldine Gagasa is a distinguished Senior Operating Theatre Nurse with a remarkable 31-year career. Her journey from a skilled practitioner to a leader in surgical training is a testament to her dedication and passion. While her expertise is deeply rooted in the foundational principles of perioperative care, her legacy is most profoundly marked by her pivotal role in navigating the rapid evolution of surgical technology, particularly in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Throughout her career, Geraldine was drawn to the dynamic, high-stakes environment of the operating theatre, where she quickly established herself as a calm and meticulous presence. As technology began to transform surgical procedures in the early 2000s, she became an early adopter of laparoscopic techniques. This shift ignited her passion for education and mentorship, as she recognized the need to train and support her colleagues. Geraldine was at the forefront as robotic surgery emerged, actively developing training modules and hands-on workshops. She firmly believes surgical innovation succeeds through the combined expertise of the entire theatre team. She has an inspiring ability to demystify complex robotic platforms and translate technical skills into actionable knowledge, making her an invaluable resource and a respected leader. Her vision is to foster a culture of lifelong learning, ensuring every theatre staff member can master the skills needed for the future of surgery.
Gourab Misra	Consultant Gynaecologist	University Hospital of North Midlands	Coming soon.
Hannah Pierce	Obstetrics & Gynaecology trainee	RCOG	Coming soon.
Helen Nicks	Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon	Surrey & Sussex NHS Trust	Coming soon.
Ian Scudamore	Consultant Gynaecologist	RCOG	Coming soon.
Jeffrey Ahmed	Consultant Gynaecologist	Chelsea & Westminster Hospital	Coming soon.
Jim Khan	Professor of Surgery	Portsmouth Hospitals	Coming soon.
Justin Collins	Consultant Urologist and Associate Professor	University College London	Coming soon.
Lyndon Gommersall	Consultant Urologist	University Hospital of North Midlands	Coming soon.
Marielle Nobbenhuis	Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon and Head of Surgery MBBS, PhD (Cum Laude)	The Royal Marsden Hospital	Ms Marielle Nobbenhuis is a gynaecological oncology surgeon. She qualified in medicine from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and continued to train in gynaecology and obstetrics at the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam. She completed the RCOG-recognised sub-speciality Gynaecological Oncology fellowship at The Royal Marsden in 2009. Ms Nobbenhuis obtained a PhD (cum laude) grade in research involving the natural history of pre-malignant cervical lesions and infection with human papillomavirus resulting in several peer-reviewed publications and presentations in this field. Her main topics of interest are robotic gynaecological surgery and ovarian cancer. She is a trainer in robotic surgery and involved in national and international robotic societies. She is the past president of the British and Irish Association of Robotic Surgeons, and Vice President of the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS). She is PI of various surgical studies, including robotic. Ms Nobbenhuis was appointed Head of Surgery at The Royal Marsden in January 2025.
Martin Hirsch	Consultant Gynaecologist	Oxford University Hospitals	Coming soon.
Matthew Kobylarz	Surgical Care Practitioner	University Hospital of North Midlands	Coming soon.
Miss Nahid Gul FRCOG ISON2	Consultant Gynaecological Pelvic Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon Gynaeoncology, Endometriosis, Complex Gynaecology	Merseyside and Cheshire Endometriosis and MIS Centre Spire Murrayfield Hospital . Wirral. UK Consultant HCA Private Care, The Christie private care. Manchester. UK. Consultant trainer and proctor BIARGS President and Chair of BIARGS Educational Training Portfolio Subgroup	I am Consultant Gynaecological Pelvic Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in delivering exceptional care to my patients. I specialise in the prompt diagnosis and treatment of complex gynaecological conditions, offering cutting-edge surgical solutions that prioritise patient outcomes and recovery. As a passionate advocate for laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries, I ensure patients benefit from quicker recoveries, lower complication rates, and minimally invasive approaches, particularly in complex pelvic cases.I currently serve as the President of the British & Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (BIARGS), driving advancements in robotic surgery across the UK and Ireland. I authored the Gynaecological Robotic Training Curriculum, now implemented by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in the UK, helping to standardise high-quality surgical training for the next generation of gynaecological surgeons. I am particular interested in the management of endometriosis, gynaecological oncology, pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, and neuropelveology, one of the few fields in which is uniquely accredited in the UK.
Mohamed Mabrouk	Consultant Gynaecologist	University College London Hospital	Coming soon.
Mohamed Otify	Consultant Gynaeoncology Surgeon	Liverpool Women’s Hospital	Coming soon.
Naomi Harvey	Gynaecology Surgical Training Fellow	RCOG	Coming soon.
Nicolas Bourdel	Professor in Gynaecological Surgery	University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand	Coming soon.
Nidhi Singh	Consultant Gynaecologist	Milton Keynes University Hospital	Coming soon.
Nuha Yassin	Consultant Colorectal Surgeon	The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust	Coming soon.
Philip Varghese	Consultant General Surgeon	University Hospital of North Midlands	Coming soon.
Roopa Nair	Consultant Urogynaecologist	Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust	Coming soon.
Sandip Kaur Ark	Theatre Scrub/Robotic Lead	The Harborne Hospital HCA	Sandip Kaur Ark Theatre Scrub/Robotic Lead The Harborne Hospital HCA Sandip is a registered Adult nurse working currently at The Harborne Hospital HCA as a Theatre Robotic Lead and has over 10 years of Robotic theatre experience. Sandip has set up the Robotic surgical services at the Harborne Hospital, their clinical background includes extensive work in minimally invasive and Robotic surgery with da vinci surgical system in Gynaecology surgery and most recently Urology, General, Renal, Colorectal and Thoracic\'s. She has led training initiatives for surgical staff, focusing on scrub nurse competency in robotic procedures, instrument handling and workflow optimisation.
Simon Butler-Manuel	Consultant Gynaeoncology Surgeon	Royal Surrey County Hospital	Coming soon.
Sujata Gupta	Consultant Gynaecologist	Stockport NHS foundation Trust	Coming soon.
Thomas Ind	Consultant Gynaeoncology Surgeon	The Royal Marsden Hospital	Coming soon.
Tom Coia	Consultant Gynaecologist	University Hospital of North Midlands	Coming soon.
Uzma Mahmood	Professor of Gynaecology Surgeon	Limerick University Hospital	Coming soon.
Vidya Kasipandian	Consultant Anaesthetist	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust	Coming soon.
Zeiad El-Gizawy	Consultant Gynaecologist	Royal Stoke University Hospital	Coming soon.