Ep. 68 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. --- 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. --- 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.