BackTable Urology
Ep. 189 Legends of Urology: Origins of Robotic Surgery with Dr Mani Menon
Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Did you know that robotic prostatectomy has its roots in both the immigrant experience and the renowned manufacturing legacy of Detroit? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Mani Menon, a pioneer in robotic surgery, joins Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the development of robotic prostatectomy technology. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Siemens Healthineers Theranostics https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/clinical-specialities/theranostics Photocure https://www.photocure.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Menon reflects on how robotic prostatectomy techniques have evolved over his career. He shares his journey from India to the United States, highlighting his trailblazing work at the Vattikuti Urology Institute at Henry Ford Hospital. He also talks about the challenges of working with robotic technology, recent advancements in the field, and what the future may hold for robotic surgery. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:05 - Dr. Menon’s Early Life 06:51 - Experiences of an International Medical Graduate 19:51 - The Move to Henry Ford 36:44 - Transitioning to Robotic Surgery 41:36 - Patient Outcomes and Reflections 47:50 - Technological Advancements in Surgery 55:52 - Looking Ahead --- RESOURCES Photocure https://www.photocure.com/ Siemens Healthineers https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/urology-equipment
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These were all people who worked in the automotive industry. Detroit had the highest concentration of industrial robots in the world. What they felt is they had seen the power of the robot in welding and soldering and screwing in areas where the hand couldn't get into.
What they felt is that they came here because they trusted me and I had told them that I was very well trained in open surgery and they said, well, if you think this robot is going to help you, we've seen how it helps us. What do we have to lose?
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