Singing River Health System Named Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Singing River Health System was designated a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), becoming the first accredited Center of Excellence along the Gulf Coast – between Houston, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida.
The Center of Excellence accreditation distinguishes Singing River Health System as having met rigorous, internationally recognized standards in providing the safest, highest quality of care and surgical capabilities while establishing and maintaining a culture of excellence.
Surgeons and team members at Singing River Health System use the most advanced technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery, to improve patient outcomes, including reducing the risk of complications and pain post-operation using robotic surgery techniques.
Singing River’s Surgeons of Excellence
- Ed Dvorak, MD – General Surgery
- John Hall, MD – General and Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
- Mark Lyell, MD – General and Urology Surgery
- Jeremy Simpler, MD – General Surgery
- David Spencer, Jr., MD – General and Urology Surgery
- Ramon Brown, MD – Colon and Rectal Surgery
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Benefits
- Less pain
- Faster recoveries
- Smaller incisions
- Reduced scarring
- Lower risk of complications and infection
- The surgeon has clear 3D visualization of the surgical field
- Greater range of motion and control of medical devices than in traditional laparoscopic surgery
The most common robotic-assisted procedures are joint replacements, hernia repairs, single-site hysterectomies, spine, and bariatric weight-loss surgeries. Robotic surgery can also help treat cancers such as colon, liver, lung, pancreatic, prostate, and women’s cancers.
Team members from all across Singing River Health System worked extremely hard to earn this prestigious designation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, which affirms our commitment to provide access to the most advanced technologies, expert physicians, and compassionate quality care.
Tiffany Murdock, RN, Executive Director of Surgical Services, Singing River Health System
Under the direction of Singing River’s Executive Director of Surgical Services and Hospital Administrator at Singing River Gulfport, Tiffany Murdock, RN, expertise within the Singing River surgical program has grown dramatically. In 2019-2020, Singing River performed more than 10,000 surgeries, 1,500 being robotic surgery cases, making Singing River Health System one of the leading providers for robotic-assisted surgery in the region.
Singing River is Home to 5 Leading-Edge Robotic Technologies
- da Vinci® Xi Surgical System
- Globus ExcelsiusGPS™ Robotic Spine Surgery
- Stryker Mako® Robotic-Assisted Joint Surgery
- The Monarch™ Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- ROSA® Knee System
About Surgical Review Corporation
Established in 2003, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons, and health professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards. Look for our seal, expect excellence. For more information, visit surgicalreview.org.
