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The Robotic Surgeon

About the show.

What if your surgeon told you the truth about every option, including the option to say no? Honest guidance about robotic surgery, weight-loss care, and when waiting may be the better choice. Straight answers. No sales pitch.

About the host.

Dr. Hesham Atwa — Senior Surgeon. Dr. Hesham Atwa is the senior surgeon and founder of Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, with more than 20 years of experience in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and general surgery, including hernia repair and bariatric surgery. Dr. Atwa is a designated Master Hernia Surgeon and one of Long Island’s most experienced… Read the full profile →

Featured episodes.

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Latest episodes.

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Ep 2 · Sep 28, 2026 · 18 min

Is Weight Loss Surgery Still Worth It in the Age of Weight Loss Drugs

Welcome back to The Robotic Surgeon with Dr. Hesham Atwa. In this episode, the conversation focused on the evolving landscape of obesity treatment, examining the choices between gastric sleeve surgery and anti-obesity medications (AOMs) such as GLP-1…

Ep 1 · Sep 15, 2026 · 11 min

What Nobody Tells You About Robotic Surgery

Have you ever wondered if robots are performing surgery all on their own, like the medical version of a self-driving car? You're not alone: up to a third of patients think so, according to surveys. On this opening episode of The Robotic Surgeon, you will…

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