E08: Rural Robotic Revolution with Dr. John Robertson

In this episode, host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Dr. John Robertson, who started his medical career in the big city before transitioning to rural surgery. Dr. Robertson delves into his “modified plug and patch” technique for inguinal hernia repair and his embrace of robotics in the OR, offering valuable insights for both urban and rural practitioners.

[00:00] Introduction

[00:50] Dr. Robertson’s background

[07:07] Collaboration and community in rural practice

[17:00] How I Do It: Open inguinal hernia 

[30:12] How I Do It: Robotic surgery techniques

[34:56] Financial Corner

[36:14] Classic rural surgery anecdotes

[41:52] Resources for the busy rural surgeon