Dr. Shannon Salvador, gynecologic oncologist from McGill University and Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, shares her experience with robot-assisted surgery on da Vinci fourth generation technology.
Her presentation is followed by a round table that includes Dr. Tiffany Wells from the University of Alberta. The event and round table was moderated by Dr. Taymaa May from the University Health Network.
Agenda:
1. Introduction and state of robotics in Canada - 1:45
2. Introduction to Dr. Taymaa May's practice - 4:18
3. Introduction to Dr. Shannon Salvador's practice - 7:05
4. Dr. Shannon Salvador's presentation - 8:00
5. History of robotics at the Jewish General Hospital -11:11
6. Safe patient positioning - 16:36
7. Use of a uterine manipulator - 19:23
8. Use of the Monopolar hook cautery - 22:15
9. Docking - 28:15
10. Use of an Alexis hand port - 30:39
11. Case selection - 34:15
12. Introduction of and discussion with Dr. Tiffany Wells - 36:08
13. Key tips and tricks on completing complex cases - 44:20
14. Robotics and anesthesia teams - 48:00
15. Advantages of the Xi system - 52:50
16. Communicating the value of robotics to administrators - 55:55
17. Docking recommendations - 58:40
18. Favorite instruments for lymphadenectomy and complex procedures - 1:04:25
19. How to increase access to robotics - 1:06:05
