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Michael S Lasser, MD, FACS Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, JFK Medical Center

Michael S Lasser, MD, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: American Urological Association, Rhode Island Medical Society

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

David M Hoenig, MD Chief of Urology, North Shore University Hospital Northwell Health

David M Hoenig, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Urological Association, Endourological Society

Disclosure: Received income in an amount equal to or greater than $250 from: various law firms- legal consultation<br/>Received honoraria from Best Doctors Inc for consulting.

Kurt E Roberts, MD Associate Professor, Division of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine; Chair, Department of Surgery, Saint Francis Hospital, Trinity Health of New England Medical Group

Kurt E Roberts, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

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