Topic: Robotic Surgery

2 chapters across the catalog

X-Ray Specs
Episode 1574 2:04:02 - 2:09:32

1574: X-Ray Specs

Gender Affirming Surgery and Robotic Procedures

A surgeon from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) describes the use of robotic technology to perform "gender-affirming" genital surgeries on adolescents who have undergone pubertal suppression. The doctor explains that because these patients lack sufficient tissue, surgeons must use the peritoneum (abdominal lining) to create vaginal canals. The hosts criticize these procedures as experimental and compare them to historical medical atrocities.

Jab and Go
Episode 1318 1:31:28 - 1:35:09

1318: Jab and Go

Robotic Surgery Synergies and Medical Device Manufacturing

Producer Chris Johnson from Florida donated $333, leading to a connection between two medical device professionals. David Gomez of Infinitis Medical, who previously donated, is now exploring business synergies with Johnson's company regarding robotic surgery positioning systems and wearable diagnostics. The note also included a request to call out a youth football coach for being a "douchebag."