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Providence Medford Serves Southern Oregon as the First Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery in the State Medford, OR | Feb. 23, 2024
P rovidence Medford’s robotic surgery program has again earned designation as a center of excellence in robotic surgery. The Center of Excellence accreditation was first earned in 2019, making Providence Medford the first hospital in the state of Oregon and the Providence system to earn the achievement. Even now, Providence Medford is only one of two centers of excellence in robotic surgery in Oregon. The accreditation comes from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). It requires a rigorous commitment to several comprehensive requirements that support exceptional care and safety. These requirements include credentialing, experience and continuing education for surgeons and staff. SRC also completes a 12-month chart audit and on-site hospital inspection every three years. “This reaccreditation can be attributed to our exceptional robotic surgeons, their surgical assistants and operating room teams, peri-operative caregivers and all other support staff who care for patients and support the robotic surgery service,” says Therese Johnson, surgical services center of excellence program coordinator at Providence Medford. Providence Medford has nine robotic surgeons, six of whom are master surgeons. The master surgeon is an individualized accreditation requiring caregivers to meet several requirements.
“It means your doctors have been reviewed to meet the highest level of skill and competency of robotic surgery,” says Bryan Jensen, director of surgical and cardiovascular services at Providence Medford. Residents of southern Oregon can experience peace of mind with the availability of a local Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. “ You don’t have to travel to get this service. It’s a higher level of service that we can provide in southern Oregon without having to travel to your larger metro areas. ” Jensen continues, “It’s becoming the standard of care for many types of surgeries.” With two Da Vinci Xi robots , Providence Medford Medical Center completes more than 600 robotic surgeries each year. Robotic surgery boasts several benefits: ● Reduces your hospital stay. ● Facilitates faster recovery and minimal scarring. ● Leads to fewer complications. ● Reduces pain. Providence Medford surgeons perform a variety of robotic surgeries including colon cancer, endometriosis, gynecologic cancer, hernia, kidney and bladder conditions, pelvic organ prolapse, prostate disorders and hysterectomies.
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