Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, General, Bariatric and Hernia Surgery; Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
Thousand Oaks, CA
Joined January 2016
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Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Great Biliary Debates at #ACSCC25: @IrvingJorgeMD and @AndreaPakula debating lap vs. robot cholecystectomy and @EleahPorterMD and I am here for it!!👏👏👏 Excellent points on both sides! @AmCollSurgeons
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
🎉 Congratulations to @IntuitiveSurg on their groundbreaking demonstration of intercontinental telesurgery! 🌍🤖 Featuring surgeons @DouglasStodd and @AndreaPakula, this remarkable milestone showcases next‑gen capability.
A big thank you to Dr. @vipulpatelmd and the Society of Robotic Surgery (@socroboticsurg) for organizing this incredible achievement.
As we scale this transformative tech, we must focus on:
• 🔧 Robust infrastructure & system redundancy
• 🤖 A well‑integrated robotic ecosystem
• 🎓 Comprehensive training programs
• 🛡️ Strong ethical guardrails
No one is better equipped for this mission than @IntuitiveSurg, and no platform is more capable than the da Vinci 5 in meeting these critical requirements.
@HUMCUrology and @HackensackMerid are excited to implement this technology in our quest to constantly improve outcomes for patients everywhere. 🚀
Learning all about Groin Pain in Females by @Herniadoc at the SSAT-AHS Symposium at #DDW2025
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Great 2 days at the inaugural @HERniaSAlliance summit. Thankful to Bard sponsorship that supported a gathering of amazing hernia surgeons! Grateful to be included & walking away with new friends & new knowledge.
@Dr_Sal_Docimo @AndreaPakula @AdralesG @herniabarbie @jennyshaomd
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
🤖The Rise of Robotics in Medicine
Join us for a cutting-edge panel discussion with @pidebacker, An Steegen, Brian Miller, and @AndreaPakula on the integration of robotics in surgery, moderated by NVIDIA's @DavidNiewolny. #GTC25
Don't miss it ➡️ nvda.ws/41dfZzo
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Fantastic faculty for the 2025 Short Course on Robotics in Acute Care Surgery at this year's @EAST_TRAUMA Annual Scientific Assembly!
@JosephSakran
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Great hernia session @SAGES_Updates with these masters about thoughtfully introducing new techniques into your practice #makeherniasgreatagain @IHC_hernia @ajperezmdmph @AndreaPakula @CIaytonCharles @nychernia
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Fantastic #EAST2024 session on now #EGS robotics with all-star faculty led by @docmartin22 and a “crawl, walk, run” plan for EGS #Robotics training: disaster gallbladders, groin hernias, ventral hernias and EGS bowel resection. @JosephSakran – at Orlando, FL
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
@EAST_TRAUMA Short course on #Robotics in Acute Care Surgery has a great turnout!
Phenomenal faculty teaching how to set up a program, navigating the learning curve, and advanced techniques.
@docmartin22 @JosephSakran @BruceCrookes @AndreaPakula @LeahTatebe
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Great session this morning at DV360 with 2 powerhouse ACS surgeons @AndreaPakula & @JosephSakran. Highlighting the benefit robotic surgery can have in ACS & the need to provide this resource to this patient population. This takes an investment from the entire care team! – at Denver, CO
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Mark your calendars for #GrandRounds this Wed., presented by Dr. @AndreaPakula, medical director of #roboticsurgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley! Dr. Pakula will discuss the use of robotic surgery for emergency #generalsurgery cases.
@MCWMIGS @mcwtraumaacs @MedicalCollege
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Another hot Fireside chat 🔥
These sessions are an excellent way to learn surgical technique tips and tricks from experts.
This is @AndreaPakula showing her amazing surgical skills robotically. The roboTAR shown here requires excellent skills and knowledge.
@AmericanHernia #AHS2023
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Fireside chat session continues to impress. @AndreaPakula making RoboTAR look easy. Big complex hernias and she sends them home same day!! #AHS2034 @AmericanHernia #roboticsurgery
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
At the Historic Harvard Club for @IntuitiveSurg board meeting. Always grateful to work with an innovative company that responds to feedback. The opportunity to learn from & engage with #roboticsurgery experts is an added bonus @lailara58 @RossSharona @DamaniTanuja @AndreaPakula
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Great talk this morning on partnering with administration. @AndreaPakula “You have to have those conversations, have the courage to do that.”
#roboticsurgery @IntuitiveSurg – at San Diego, CA
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Think there is a mesh infection? @herniabarbie advocates for early aggressive intervention.
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Last talk of @IHC_hernia #IHC2023.
And one of the best. With @AndreaPakula regarding minimally invasive mesh removal.
Don’t try this at home. It should be done by professionals who understand pelvic anatomy and are surgically gifted.
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Surgical ergonomics is super important and yet most surgeons don’t make the changes to help reduce occupational injury.
@AndreaPakula ‘s talk helps educate us.
Did you know? Women surgeons and laparoscopic surgeons have the most injuries!
@IHC_hernia #IHC2023
Andrea Pakula MD, MPH, FACS retweeted
Some tips on ergonomics by @AndreaPakula :
🙆🏻♀️Ears in line with a acromion in shoulder
🙆🏻♀️Relax shoulders
🙆🏻♀️Spine and pelvis neutral
🙆🏻♀️Elbows 90 degrees
🙆🏻♀️Arms to your sides
Do time out to approve your OR setup for ergonomics
Use stretching as mini-breaks every hour
