What if the key to improving obstetrical surgery outcomes isn’t a new technology, but rethinking who’s in the operating room? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Sony Singh, a prominent figure in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) and obstetrics, to share perspectives on the emerging role of MIG surgeons in obstetrical surgery.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Singh shares his extensive career journey, from his education in Canada and Australia to his current role as department chair of OBGYN at the Ottawa Hospital. The conversation delves into the integration of MIGS into obstetric surgery, including procedures like laparoscopic cerclages, placenta accreta management, and cesarean scar pregnancies. The hosts and guest discuss the challenges and importance of building a robust team, regionalization of care, maintaining work-life balance, and the eventual transition of leadership roles to sustain the high standards of care. This episode highlights the crucial role of minimally invasive specialists in advancing OBGYN practices while promoting a sustainable work culture.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
02:08 - Dr. Singh’s Journey
07:37 - The Role of MIG Surgeons in Obstetrical Surgery
16:06 - Building a Collaborative Team
18:38 - Challenges and Best Practices
25:26 - Expanding the Scope of MIG Surgeons
30:19 - The Evolution of Urogynecology and MIGS
31:31 - Leadership and Building Programs
37:54 - Scaling Up and Regionalization of Care
42:53 - Balancing Work and Personal Life
54:37 - Concluding Thoughts

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RESOURCES

Canadian Society for Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence
https://cansage.org/about/

From Strength to Strength, by Arthur Brooks
https://www.arthurbrooks.com/books

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