Dr. Ryan Madder, Section Chief of Interventional Cardiology & Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI joins the podcast to discuss his work in telerobotic surgery, how it could close gaps in access to care, the opportunities and risks of physicians adopting telerobotic surgery, and advice he has for surgeons who are on the fence about it.
Summary
Dr. Ryan Madder and the Advantages of Telerobotic Surgery
Introduction
Dr. Ryan Madder, Section Chief of Interventional Cardiology & Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI joins the podcast to discuss his work in telerobotic surgery, how it could close gaps in access to care, the opportunities and risks of physicians adopting telerobotic surgery, and advice he has for surgeons who are on the fence about it.
About Dr. Ryan Madder
Dr. Ryan Mader is a practicing interventional cardiologist and director of the Cath Lab at Corwell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been researching tele robotic surgery for almost a decade in order to close the gaps in access to care and health disparities across the US.
The Benefits of Telerobotic Surgery
Tele robotic surgery can offer state-of-the-art treatment for heart attack patients, such as angioplasty and stenting, to rural hospitals that may not have the expertise or technology to do so. The pandemic has helped accelerate the adoption of telemedicine and tele robotic surgery, and with more research, physicians may become more willing to accept it as a viable treatment option.
Conclusion
In conclusion, telerobotic surgery, as explained by Dr. Ryan Madder, has the potential to close gaps in access to care, especially for rural patients. It offers advanced treatment options to hospitals lacking specialized expertise and technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in encouraging the adoption of telemedicine and tele robotic surgery. Through further research and understanding, physicians may become more open to incorporating this technology into their practices to enhance patient care.
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This episode aired on 05/21/2023 and can be listened here.
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