鈥淗ave you ever used a uterine manipulator?鈥� the resident asks, gesturing to the narrow space between the patient鈥檚 legs. 鈥淗ave a seat.鈥�

I hesitate, then cautiously sit, unsure if I can stay awake without side steps and calf raises. I place my hand on the black plastic handle and hope no one senses my unease as the resident demonstrates, steering my wrist like a mechanical joystick.

鈥淲e鈥檒l be back here on the robot,鈥� announces the surgeon, gesturing to the surgical console at the room鈥檚 edge. 鈥淗oller if you have questions.鈥�

I nod and glance at the clock, calculating when I would need to leave to have enough time to nap before my 5 pm shelf review session.