Catholic Health’s St. Charles Hospital Named a Center of Excellence in Robotic and Hernia Surgery

Catholic Health’s St. Charles Hospital (Port Jefferson, NY) has been awarded prestigious accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic and Hernia Surgery. The two accreditations recognize St. Charles Hospital’s commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Achieving the status of an accredited Center of Excellence means that St. Charles Hospital has met both nationally and internationally recognized standards.

“This distinguished recognition is a true testament to St. Charles’ highly-skilled surgeons trained in both minimally-invasive robotic surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair surgery, allowing for much smaller incisions, shorter hospital stay, minimal blood loss and less need for pain medication,” said St. Charles Hospital President James O’Connor. “Using the da Vinci® and Xi™ systems, we offer robotic-assisted surgeries across various specialties including bariatric, colorectal, general, gynecological, thoracic and urologic surgery. With SRC accreditation, residents of Port Jefferson and surrounding areas can have confidence in receiving top-notch care, enabling them to regain their quality of life.”

Health care facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven standards and requirements. These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, and an emphasis on patient education and continuous quality assessment.

“We’re proud to recognize St. Charles Hospital for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”

For more information about St. Charles’ robotic surgery and hernia repair program, call (631) 474-6797.