About this episode

This episode features Dr Amy Keightley discussing her journey in gynaecological oncology and the impact of innovation in surgical practices.

In this inspiring episode, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Dr Amy Keightley to discuss how innovation, leadership, and ambition can transform surgical opportunities beyond tertiary centres. Working at Great Western Hospital, Dr Keightley shares her journey into gynaecological oncology, her experience in a unit-led gynae-oncology role, and how she established a CMR robotic surgery service within a district general hospital. She explores the challenges of introducing advanced technology in a non-tertiary setting and why access to complex surgery should not be limited by geography.

People in this episode

Hosts: Hannah Pierce, Naomi Harvey

Guest: Dr Amy Keightley

Topics covered

• surgical skills
• gynaecological oncology
• innovation in surgery
• leadership in healthcare
• robotic surgery
• access to healthcare

Keywords

• surgery
• gynaecology
• robotic surgery
• healthcare innovation
• surgical leadership
• oncology
• district general hospital

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Organizations: Great Western Hospital, RCOG

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