AAGL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION
In an eff ort to fulfi ll its mission of advancing mini- mally invasive gynecology worldwide, the AAGL partnered with Surgical Review Corporation to de- velop the Center of Excellence in Minimally Inva- sive GynecologyTM program. The program, which focuses on improving the safety and quality of patient care, is designed to ex- pand awareness of and access to minimally invasive pro- cedures performed by surgeons and fa- cilities that have demonstrated ex c ellenc e in these ad- vanced tech- niques.
AAGL The AAGL vision is to serve women
by advancing the safest and most effi cacious diagnostic and thera- peutic techniques that provide less invasive treatments
for gynecologic conditions through in- Dr. Michael Patriarco approach,” explains Dr. Patriarco, who
serves as the Director of Minimally Inva- sive Gynecologic Surgery and is certifi ed by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In contrast to traditional sur- geries which require signifi cant incisions and lengthy recovery times, minimally in- vasive approaches entail minor or no inci- sions. For example, laparoscopy utilizes a small tube that is inserted through a tiny incision in the skin in comparison to the traditional laparotomy,
a faster return to normal activity, less
scarring, decreased postoperative pain, and reduced risk of infection.
St. Luke’s has remained ahead of the curve in adopting minimally inva- sive techniques.
The health network which involves a
large incision through the abdominal wall. Minimally invasive surgery is often an out- patient procedure and typically results in
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was the fi rst in the area to perform robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery and maintains strict protocols, quality assurance meetings, and committee- based reviews.
While over 60% of hysterectomies in the United States Continued on Pg 86 May 2013 85
SURGICAL REVIEW CORPORATION Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an indepen- dent, nonprofi t organization governed by industry stakeholders and dedicated to advancing the safe- ty, effi cacy, and effi ciency of surgical care world- wide. SRC has emerged as a leading administrator of center of excellence programs for surgical spe- cialties. The organization manages programs on behalf of top medical societies around the world, setting a global standard of excellence.
tegration of clinical practice, research, innovation, and dialogue. Founded in 1971, the organization has educated the world’s fi nest surgeons while improving the lives of women everywhere. This global commitment to women’s health care is em- bodied in their continuing medical education of physicians and professionals to further promote the well-documented high standard of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
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