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What will orthopedic surgery look like in the next 10 years?

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid, we sit down with Dr. Parag Sanchetti, one of India's leading orthopedic surgeons and Chairman & Managing Director of Sancheti Hospital in Pune.

Dr. Sanchetti shares his remarkable journey in orthopedic surgery, from training in India, the UK, Germany and the US to leading one of Southeast Asia's largest orthopedic specialty hospitals.

The conversation explores the rapid evolution of knee replacement, robotic surgery, AI, orthobiologics, sports medicine, medical tourism, surgical education and healthcare innovation.

One of the most fascinating discussions centers on robotics and AI. Dr. Sanchetti explains why he believes some technologies genuinely improve patient outcomes while others may simply make surgeons more efficient—and why he expects robotics and AI to play a much bigger role in surgery over the next decade.

He also discusses the rise of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine, including PRP and stem-cell-based approaches for knee osteoarthritis, and explains why joint preservation is becoming increasingly important.

Most importantly, Dr. Sanchetti emphasizes a principle passed down from his father:

“Patient first.”

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Parag Sanchetti
01:15 – Dr. Sanchetti's Journey Into Orthopedic Surgery
03:47 – Building a World-Class Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
05:35 – The “Patient First” Philosophy
08:13 – 40+ Surgeries a Day: Orthopedics at Scale
09:14 – Why Joint Replacement Is Growing in India
12:19 – Changing Attitudes Toward Knee Replacement
13:57 – How India Became a Medical Tourism Hub
17:18 – What Would Surprise an American Healthcare Executive?
20:49 – The Story Behind India's Indigenous Knee Implant
22:42 – India's Medical Device & Innovation Ecosystem
24:27 – Can Regulation Slow Medical Innovation?
25:54 – Robotics in Orthopedic Surgery: Do They Really Help?
29:51 – The Evolution of Sports Medicine in India
32:03 – Orthobiologics, PRP & Stem Cells for Knee Arthritis
33:55 – Training the Next Generation of Surgeons
38:40 – The Future of Orthopedic Surgery
41:00 – AI, Robotics & the Future of Surgery
43:11 – Are Doctors Losing Their Clinical Touch?
43:37 – The Future of the Sancheti Legacy
45:38 – Rapid-Fire Questions
46:08 – “Patient First”: The Best Advice From His Father
46:52 – Closing Thoughts

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What happens when a surgeon refuses to accept the traditional limits of medicine?

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. AlRashid, Dr. Mamun AlRashid sits down with Professor Shafi Ahmed, a colorectal cancer surgeon, educator, entrepreneur, futurist, and pioneer in digital surgical education.

Professor Ahmed shares his journey from Bangladesh to the UK and how his career in colorectal cancer surgery evolved into a mission to democratize medical education through technology. He discusses his pioneering work with Google Glass, virtual reality, Snapchat, holograms, and extended reality, including live-streaming surgery to thousands of medical students around the world.

The conversation also explores his humanitarian work, global surgical training initiatives, and the experiences that led to his Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Professor Ahmed explains why healthcare innovation must focus on sustainable impact rather than technology for technology's sake.

The discussion then turns to his book, Intelligent: The Evolution of AI Transforming Healthcare, and the rapidly changing role of artificial intelligence in medicine. From ambient AI and agentic AI to surgical navigation, medical imaging, digital surgery, and AI-powered drug discovery, Professor Ahmed offers his perspective on where healthcare is heading and why doctors must learn to embrace AI while understanding its risks and limitations.

This episode is ultimately about innovation, education, leadership, technology, and the future of medicine and why the next generation of doctors must be trained for the world ahead, not the world of the past.

Chapters

00:00 — Introducing Professor Shafi Ahmed
01:01 — From Bangladesh to Medicine in the UK
02:49 — Why Colorectal Cancer Surgery?
05:01 — The NHS: Universal Healthcare, Access & Challenges
08:02 — From Traditional Surgery to Medical Technology
10:00 — Rethinking Medical Education
12:00 — Google Glass & Democratizing Surgical Education
13:44 — Live Surgery to Thousands Around the World
17:52 — Why Google Glass Was Ahead of Its Time
20:00 — The Evolution of VR in Surgical Training
23:00 — The World's First VR Operation
25:18 — Snapchat Surgery & Reaching Millions
26:15 — Holograms, Global Collaboration & Surgical Education
26:47 — The Limits of AR, VR & Extended Reality in Medicine
29:27 — Entrepreneurship, Deep Tech & Healthcare Innovation
32:00 — Reinventing Yourself & Building a Legacy
34:30 — Humanitarian Medicine & the Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
36:00 — Global Surgical Training & Sustainable Healthcare
39:57 — Writing Intelligent: The Evolution of AI Transforming Healthcare
45:33 — Where Is AI Taking Medicine?
47:00 — Ambient AI, Agentic AI & Digital Surgery
48:42 — Becoming a Powerful Communicator & Storyteller
52:17 — Lightning Round: AI, Surgeons & Medical Education
55:09 — What Gives Hope for the Future of Medicine?
56:24 — The Future of Healthcare & Technology
57:21 — Closing Thoughts

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What is the future of heart surgery?

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid, Dr. Mamun sits down with renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Joseph Lamelas, a pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Dr. Lamelas discusses the evolution of minimally invasive heart surgery, coronary bypass, valve repair, aortic surgery, surgical innovation, and the growing role of robotics and AI in cardiac care. He also shares insights on surgical training, patient selection, and what the future may hold for cardiac surgery.

Host: Dr. Mamun Alrashid | Orthopedic Surgeon
Guest: Dr. Joseph Lamelas | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Episode Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Joseph Lamelas
01:55 – Journey Into Cardiac Surgery
04:48 – Warning Signs of Heart Disease
07:53 – Aortic Aneurysms & Dissection
10:21 – Stents vs. Bypass Surgery
13:05 – Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery
14:40 – Heart Valve Disease & Surgery
18:06 – Surgical vs. Transcatheter Valve Replacement
20:23 – The Complexity of Mitral Valve Repair
21:52 – Why Experience Matters in Cardiac Surgery
24:02 – Preventing Heart Disease
27:50 – Choosing the Right Surgeon & Center
28:46 – Pioneering Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
34:25 – The Miami Instruments
40:51 – Training the Next Generation
46:06 – Robotic Cardiac Surgery & AI
51:06 – Challenges of Minimally Invasive Surgery
52:23 – The Future of Cardiac Surgery
54:07 – Rapid-Fire Questions & Final Advice

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Can regenerative medicine change the future of healthcare?

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun AlRashid sits down with Professor Himanshu Bansal, a global leader in regenerative medicine, to discuss the latest advances in stem cell therapy, PRP, exosomes, spinal cord injury treatment, osteoarthritis, biologics, and longevity science.

Discover why autologous stem cells are gaining attention, how PRP dosing impacts treatment outcomes, the growing role of exosomes, and why regenerative medicine could redefine the future of modern healthcare.

Host: Dr. Mamun Alrashid | Orthopedic Surgeon
Guest: Dr. Himanshu Bansal | President of the Society of Regenerative Medicine (India)

Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Professor Himanshu Bansal
01:12 Journey from orthopedic spine surgery to regenerative medicine
05:01 Advances in spinal cord injury research and treatment protocols
06:58 Autologous vs. allogenic stem cell therapy
10:49 Stem cell sources: bone marrow vs. adipose tissue
13:43 Why intravenous stem cell therapy has limitations
15:35 Pluripotent stem cells, MUSE cells & activating the body's regenerative potential
17:55 Counseling patients with spinal cord injuries and expected outcomes
20:01 Clinical outcomes and challenges of regenerative medicine research
21:34 Ethics, evidence, and treating patients in resource-limited settings
24:57 Chronic spinal cord injury and scar tissue challenges
26:15 Regenerative treatment for avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
28:21 PRP explained: dosing, quality, and why technique matters
34:19 Exosomes vs. platelet-derived growth factors
37:43 Longevity science, telomeres, stem cells, and healthy aging
41:10 The future of regenerative medicine: entering the "Post-Regenerative Era"
43:04 Rapid Fire Round
45:19 Professor Bansal's life mission and closing reflections
46:10 Episode conclusion

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What does it take to transform an entire field of medicine?

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun Alrashid sits down with Dr. Javad Parvizi, one of the world's leading authorities in hip and knee surgery, prosthetic joint infection, and orthopedic innovation.

From fleeing Iran as a refugee to becoming one of the most influential orthopedic surgeons in the world, Dr. Parvizi shares his remarkable journey, the mentors who shaped his career, and the experiences that inspired decades of groundbreaking research.

The conversation explores the future of infection prevention, molecular diagnostics, artificial intelligence, biofilm technology, microbiome science, and the innovations that could dramatically improve patient outcomes. Dr. Parvizi also discusses the creation of the International Consensus Meeting (ICM), the challenges of translating research into clinical practice, physician-led innovation, and the qualities that define exceptional leadership.

Host: Dr. Mamun Alrashid
Guest: Dr. Javad Parvizi | Orthopedic Surgeon

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:43 Dr. Javad Parvizi's Journey From Iran to Global Orthopedics
03:53 Training Across the UK, USA & Switzerland
05:53 Mentors That Shaped His Career
11:11 Why He Dedicated His Career to Prosthetic Joint Infection
13:05 Progress and Remaining Challenges in Infection Management
15:03 How the Microbiome Is Changing Orthopedic Infection Research
18:24 The Future of Infection Diagnostics
22:56 Molecular Testing, PCR & Next-Generation Sequencing
26:56 Biofilm: The Biggest Barrier to Treating Implant Infections
31:31 The International Consensus Meeting (ICM): Building Global Standards
37:38 Reaching Consensus in Complex Medical Decisions
42:08 Working with the CDC, FDA & Evolving Clinical Guidelines
46:50 Physicians vs. Industry: Two Different Approaches to Innovation
51:48 The Four Questions Every Medical Innovation Must Answer
55:19 AI, AR & The Future of Surgical Education
58:26 Leadership, Service & Professional Growth
01:00:17 Navigating Adversity, Transparency & Humility
01:03:03 The Future of Infection Research & AI in Medicine
01:07:15 Rapid Fire Questions
01:09:20 Final Reflections & Why Dr. Parvizi Moved to Turkey
01:15:04 Closing Remarks

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Many people view informed consent as just another form to sign before treatment or participation in research. But what if it's actually one of the most important opportunities in healthcare?

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Wael Barsoum shares a powerful perspective: informed consent is not a burden it's a gift.

It creates a meaningful dialogue between healthcare providers and patients, allowing patients to fully understand:

When done properly, informed consent builds trust, strengthens patient relationships, and ensures that clinical innovation always puts patient safety first.

Join us as we explore why transparency, education, and patient empowerment remain at the heart of responsible healthcare.

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Many leaders focus on making decisions. Great leaders focus on building trust.

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Wael Barsoum discusses a leadership lesson that applies far beyond healthcare: meaningful organizational change happens through influence, credibility, and relationships—not authority alone.

As surgeons, we're trained to identify problems and solve them quickly. But leading large healthcare organizations requires patience and the ability to bring people together around a common purpose.

Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about earning the confidence of your colleagues so they trust that every decision is in the best interest of patients and the organization.

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In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Wael Barsoum shares one of the most powerful lessons he learned from his mother, a lesson that continues to guide his life, leadership, and commitment to healthcare.

"Every human being is special in the eyes of God. Every human being is deserving of your greatest effort."

After experiencing one of the most difficult losses of his life, Dr. Barsoum reflects on the wisdom his mother instilled in him: to always remember the humanity behind every patient, every decision, and every challenge.

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