Stay up to date on the latest advancements in gynecologic surgery. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman invite Dr. Johnny Yi, a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology, to discuss the latest advancements in, benefits of, and challenges with single port robotic gynecologic surgery.
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SYNPOSIS
The discussion covers evolutionary strides in robotic-assisted surgeries such as sacral colpopexy and myomectomies, the transition from traditional laparoscopy, and the intricacies of handling large uteri procedures. The episode also navigates the global adoption of these technologies, particularly in South Korea and Japan, and the varying applications in different specialties. Key topics include surgical skill requirements, training needs, innovative techniques, FDA approvals, and the future potential of single port surgeries. Overall, this discussion provides a well-rounded perspective on the current state and forward-looking innovations in the field of gynecologic surgery.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
03:57 - Single Port Robotic Surgery
08:27 - Benefits of Robotics with Sacral Colpopexy
11:37 - Technical Aspects of Single Port Surgery
14:40 - Training for Single Port Surgery
19:43 - Global Adoption and Future Potential of Single Port Surgery
25:35 - Access into the Abdomen
29:39 - Challenges and Innovations in Single Port Surgery
31:34 - Evaluating Risks and Success Rates
33:16 - Cost Analysis
35:16 - Training and Simulation for Single Port Surgery
39:35 - Future of Single Port and vNOTES Surgery
45:05 - Patient Reactions and Satisfaction
46:34 - Closing Techniques
52:14 - Future Prospects and Final Thoughts
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RESOURCES
Oh S, Yi J, Song AY, Jee J, Bae N, Shin JH. Intraoperative Complications and Perioperative and Surgical Outcomes of Single-Port Robotics-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy. Int Urogynecol J. 2024 Jul; 35 (7):1521-1526 Epub 2024 June 20.