Ep. 85 Understanding Single Port Laparoscopy: Techniques and Outcomes with Dr. Kevin Stepp
BackTable OBGYN3 Jun 2025

Ep. 85 Understanding Single Port Laparoscopy: Techniques and Outcomes with Dr. Kevin Stepp

Real innovation? It’s not just the tools and techniques you use, it’s how you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Kevin Stepp, a MIGS surgeon and urogynecologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, and an OBGYN professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Stepp shares his journey into the field, including his serendipitous start in single-port laparoscopy and the many surgical innovations that he has pioneered. --- SYNPOSIS The conversation highlights the importance of anatomical knowledge, thinking beyond conventional surgical approaches, and the significance of teamwork and efficiency in the operating room. A central focus is placed on the development and application of single-port techniques, highlighting the associated learning curves and the evolving role of robotic surgery. The discussion also explores how surgical team dynamics, effective communication, and ongoing innovation collectively contribute to better patient outcomes and advancement in the medical field. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction03:50 - Pioneering Single Port Laparoscopy10:10 - Challenges and Advantages of Single Port Surgery13:52 - Cosmetic Considerations and Incision Techniques27:27 - Innovative Approaches and Future Directions30:40 - Understanding 3D Anatomy in GYN Surgery32:10 - Sustaining Innovation in Urogynecology33:53 - Efficiency in Surgical Procedures39:20 - Advancement of Surgical Educational Materials 42:47 - Single Port and Robotic Procedures50:50 - Building a Team through Positive Surgical Culture01:02:13 - Continuous Improvement and Humility in Surgery

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