About ISE

Vision

• Advancing global patient outcomes through surgical excellence.

Mission

• Elevating surgical excellence through responsible, evidence-based use of emerging technologies grounded in training, assessment, and implementation best practices.

Values

• Patient-Centered Impact: We prioritize patient safety, outcomes, and equity in every standard we set, technology we support, and partnership we foster.

• Excellence Through Evidence: We are committed to rigorous, data-driven practices—grounding all training, assessment, and innovation in validated, peer-reviewed evidence.

• Responsible Innovation: We champion the ethical and transparent adoption of emerging technologies in surgical care, ensuring their safe, equitable, and effective use.

• Collaborative Leadership: We believe surgical advancement happens through multidisciplinary partnerships—with clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders.

• Global Equity and Access: We advocate for the scalability and accessibility of surgical training and technology, aiming to raise the standard of care in all settings, worldwide.

• Continuous Learning and Improvement: We foster a culture of reflection, adaptation, and lifelong learning—for ourselves and the global surgical community.

• Integrity and Accountability: We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and responsibility in all our research, recommendations, and stakeholder relationships.