Dear robotic friends

Sixteen years have passed since I attended the first SERGS conference in Milan in 2009. That meeting, hosted by robotic pioneer Angelo Maggioni and past president Vanna Zanagnolo, was not only an eye-opener—it completely changed the course of my professional career.

Inspired by robotic giants such as John Boggess and Javier Magrina, I returned home determined to establish a dedicated robotic program at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm.

Since then, we have all witnessed the remarkable evolution of robotic surgery. What once was the domain of a few early adopters has now become the standard of care in many parts of the world.

Today, the SERGS council is vibrant, energetic, and represents all corners of Europe. Additionally, SERGS has strengthened its global impact by establishing partnerships with multiple international societies.

With our journal The Console, our webinars, video portal, hands-on courses, and our outstanding annual conference, we are well-prepared to meet any challenge the future may hold.

And that future is incredibly exciting—with novel robotic platforms, telesurgery, and AI on the horizon. I feel deeply honoured and humbled to take on the responsibility of leading SERGS into this bright future!