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Single Port Robotics in GYN: Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgery

with Dr. Johnny Yi

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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Single Port Robotics in GYN: Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgery with Dr. Johnny Yi on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast
Ep 68 Single Port Robotics in GYN: Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgery with Dr. Johnny Yi
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, October 29). Ep. 68 – Single Port Robotics in GYN: Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgery [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Mark Hoffman on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Mark Hoffman is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Amy Park on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Amy Park is the Section Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and a co-host of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast.

Dr. Johnny Yi on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Johnny Yi is an OBGYN in Phoenix, Arizona.

Synopsis

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.

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

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.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38900162/

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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