Robotics in Medicine: Transforming Surgery, Transforming Lives

A Full-Length Educational Presentation by Dr. Chandra Spring-Robinson, DO, MS, FACOG

We are excited to share something special:

Dr. Spring-Robinson’s full presentation on robotics in medicine, delivered for the San Diego Independent Scholars (SDIS), is now available on YouTube.

This talk takes viewers behind the scenes into the rapidly evolving world of surgical robotics: what exists today, how robotic technology is transforming patient outcomes, and what innovations are just on the horizon. For patients, students, physicians, and anyone curious about medical technology, this is a rare deep dive delivered through the lens of one of the country’s highest-volume robotic gynecologic surgeons.

What You’ll Learn in This Presentation

• The evolution of surgical robotics

  • From early laparoscopic tools to the multi-port and single-port systems used today.

• How robotic systems improve precision & safety

  • High-definition 3D visualization, tremor filtration, wristed instruments, improved ergonomics and why these advancements matter for patients.

• Real-world examples from gynecologic surgery

  • Including how robotic technology enables fertility-preserving endometriosis excision, fibroid surgery, and complex multi-specialty procedures.

• Case-based insights

  • Examples of collaborative operations with colorectal and urologic robotic surgeons — and how these partnerships change outcomes for deep infiltrating endometriosis.

• What the future holds

  • AI-guided surgery, haptic feedback, remote/virtual-assisted operations, and next-generation platforms ready to enter the market.

This presentation is both technical and human-centered by blending Dr. Spring-Robinson’s background in biomedical engineering with her surgical experience caring for complex patients.

Why This Matters for Women’s Health

Robotic technology is more than a tool — it is an avenue for:

🌸 More precise surgery

🌸 Smaller incisions

🌸 Less blood loss

🌸 Faster recovery

🌸 Higher fertility preservation

🌸 Better visualization of deep endometriosis

🌸 A path toward standardizing high-quality minimally invasive care

For conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids — conditions often overlooked or minimized — robotic advancements offer possibilities that were not available a decade ago.

Launching Our YouTube Channel

This presentation also marks the beginning of our new long-form educational video library on YouTube.

On the channel, you’ll find in the future:

• Full-length talks and lectures

• Endometriosis education and imaging walkthroughs

• Robotic surgery explanations

• Women’s health Q&A

• Clips from clinic teaching moments

• Stories from the #1000Blooms project

Subscribe to the channel → @SoCalEndo

We’d Love to Hear from You

If you attended the SDIS event, or if you’re watching the presentation on YouTube, we welcome your comments, questions, and topics you’d like covered in future videos.

• Women deserve clarity.

• Women deserve answers.

• And women deserve access to advanced, compassionate care.