Episode 9.13 The Surgical Maze: Trocars, Cuff Closure, Visceral Slide, And More Thinking About Ob/Gyn podcast

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Episode 9.13 The Surgical Maze: Trocars, Cuff Closure, Visceral Slide, and More

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Surgical techniques in gynecology vary widely between surgeons, creating both excitement and frustration for residents trying to learn the "right way" to perform procedures. Howard and guest host Maddie White discuss this and more:
• Trocar placement during laparoscopy requires careful consideration of patient factors and potential adhesions
• Elevating the abdomen during trocar placement remains standard practice, though definitive evidence on its necessity would require studies of over 100,000 patients
• Surgeons should understand power analysis to recognize when studies are underpowered to detect meaningful differences in rare complications
• Visceral slide technique using ultrasound can identify adhesions and determine the safest entry point for laparoscopic surgery
• Palmer's point may no longer be the safest entry point for many patients given the prevalence of bariatric surgeries
• Jain's point (lateral to the umbilicus) may now be statistically safer for many patients with complex surgical histories
• Vaginal cuff dehiscence rates are 6-10 times higher with laparoscopic/robotic hysterectomy compared to vaginal approaches
• The higher dehiscence rate stems from using energy devices for colpotomy rather than cold scalpel techniques
• Barbed sutures simplify cuff closure but don't reduce dehiscence rates compared to standard suturing techniques
• Surgery consists of "a thousand little things done well" - mastering these micro-skills distinguishes excellent surgeons
00:00:00 Surgical Techniques: Excited and Frustrated

00:08:00 Elevation During Trocar Placement

00:17:00 Evidence and Power Analysis

00:21:35 Visceral Slide Technique

00:35:10 Alternative Trocar Entry Points

00:40:10 Cuff Closure and Dehiscence Risk

00:51:45 Laparoscopic vs Vaginal Colpotomies

01:03:00 First Accredited OB-GYN Residency Program

Chapters

1. Surgical Techniques: Excited and Frustrated (00:00:00)

2. Elevation During Trocar Placement (00:08:00)

3. Evidence and Power Analysis (00:17:00)

4. Visceral Slide Technique (00:21:35)

5. Alternative Trocar Entry Points (00:35:10)

6. Cuff Closure and Dehiscence Risk (00:40:10)

7. Laparoscopic vs Vaginal Colpotomies (00:51:45)

8. First Accredited OB-GYN Residency Program (01:03:00)

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