Surgical teams are under growing pressure, from rising case complexity and elective backlogs to increasing care demands and system fragmentation. But is it possible to redesign surgical pathways to improve both outcomes and efficiency? And what does good clinical pathway management really look like?

DHxSI webinar GIFOn Wednesday 16 April 2025, Definition Health and Surgery International will host a free online webinar exploring the future of clinical pathway management through the lens of perioperative medicine. The session will bring together leading voices in surgery and digital health to explore how we can build safer, smarter and more connected surgical pathways, without losing sight of individual patient needs. Hosted by renowned surgeon and digital health innovator Professor Shafi Ahmed, the panel will feature:

  • Mr Sandeep Chauhan Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, CEO and Co-Founder, Definition Health
  • Dr Rosie Scott Consultant Radiologist, Medical Director and Co-Founder, Definition Health
  • Mr David Redfern Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic London
Bringing perspectives from both NHS and private healthcare, the panel will examine how evolving clinical models, new technologies and shifting expectations are reshaping the surgical journey. They will discuss what surgical teams can do now to improve patient care and operational performance.

Topics will include:

  • Using technology to reduce and reorganise surgical backlogs
    What role can digital platforms play in rethinking how surgical waiting lists are managed, prioritised and actioned?
  • A clinician-led look at leveraging the whole health ecosystem
    How can we reframe surgical care as a system-wide journey, not just an isolated event?
  • Rethinking drivers of surgical risk using AI and machine learning
    What are the emerging capabilities and limitations of using AI to identify and respond to surgical risk factors earlier in the pathway?
  • Personalising surgery to improve outcomes through whole-pathway insight
    How can a deeper understanding of each patient inform more tailored, safer and effective surgical care?
  • The role of virtual wards in surgical pathways
    What is the value of virtual wards in enabling earlier discharge, improving recovery and extending care beyond the hospital setting?
Webinar details:

Date: Wednesday 16 April 2025
Time: 7:00pm BST | 8:00pm CEST |2:00pm EDT

This free event is open to all surgical professionals, operating theatre staff and those involved in perioperative care who are interested in improving how surgical services are delivered across both public and private healthcare. Register now to join the discussion.