KHP Academic Surgical Grand Round, in collaboration with the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Join us on Thursday 26 March 2026 for a special edition of the Grand Round, delivered in collaboration with the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence. 

This hybrid event will open with a topical surgical update, followed by the Bulkley Barry Cooper Professorship, presented as an engaging fireside chat exploring the future of AI and healthcare with a special invited guest. 

This session forms part of the Institute's AI Conversations event series.

Chair & Moderator: Prof Prokar Dasgupta OBE, Professor of Surgery, King's Health Partners

Topic update 

Mr Asit Arora, ENT Thyroid Head & Neck Consultant Surgeon, and Robotic Head & Neck Surgery Lead, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Bulkley Barry Cooper Professorship – Fireside Chat 

Special guest: Lara Lewington, Journalist, Broadcaster, Author

17:15 - 17:30   Arrivals

17.30 - 17.55    Lecture + Q&A: ‘Robotic transoral surgery’ – Mr Asit Arora

17.55 - 18.30   Bulkley Barry Cooper Professorship: Fireside chat + Q&A with Lara Lewington

18:30 - 19:00  Reception with light refreshments