Episode 03
Dr. Alon Altman, gynecologic oncologist at HSC and president of Doctors Manitoba, joins host Jonathon Lyon, to reflect on the real-world impact of Manitoba’s first surgical robot at HSC. They discuss how donor-supported innovation is reshaping surgery, patient recovery, and physician experience, and what’s needed to make Manitoba a place where physicians and families thrive.
Highlights
00:00 Transformative impact of surgical robot
04:33 Advancements in surgical techniques
08:13 Discovering robotic surgery benefits
12:26 Introducing the da Vinci robot
14:24 Discussing clinical research and outcomes
16:18 Supporting local medical talent retention
20:23 Closing thoughts and future investments
Resources Mentioned
- da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
- Doctors Manitoba
- HSC Foundation
- Perioperative and enhanced recovery research (described by Dr. Alon Altman)
What’s Next
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Credits
HSC Foundation Website: hscfoundation.mb.ca
Solid Lines is presented by The Bouchard Family Foundation.
Host: Jonathon Lyon
Interviewers: Katie Hall Hursh, Jonathon Lyon, Stu Slayen
Producer: Stu Slayen
Associate Producer: Heather McNicholl-Milne
Technical production and post-production: Johan Heinrichs
Production support: Danika Peters
Produced through CareCreatives Co. (https://carecreativesco.ca)
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