Metropolitan General has been certified as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery for the surgical treatment of patients with abdominal wall hernias by the world’s largest international surgical accreditation body, the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This is a top distinction, awarded according to the highest international standards for the provision of specialized healthcare services, and has been granted to only a small number of hospitals worldwide.
Metropolitan General received the international “Center of Excellence” certification following rigorous evaluation of a series of parameters, including:
- the high level of success and safety in abdominal wall hernia repair procedures
- the use of state-of-the-art medical technology
- the strict implementation of quality policies and protocols
- the experience and training of surgeons
- the excellent training of nursing staff
This highest-level distinction certifies the high quality and effectiveness of every stage of the patient’s surgical care pathway: from the initial consultation, diagnosis, and surgery performed by the certified surgeon to hospitalization, postoperative recovery, and follow-up.
The certification of Metropolitan General as a Center of Excellence in the surgical treatment of patients with abdominal wall hernia highlights the commitment of the Hospital, its collaborating physicians, and Hellenic Healthcare Group to the continuous development and improvement of healthcare services for the patient.
The designation of Metropolitan General as a Center of Excellence ensures:
- full alignment of the Hospital with strict quality protocols in the diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative management of patients with abdominal wall hernia; these protocols are defined by the international accreditation body SRC and apply to all similarly certified hospitals worldwide
- maximum safety, high quality, and effectiveness at every stage of the patient’s surgical treatment
- extensive surgical experience, as certification requires the performance of a significantly high number of abdominal wall hernia procedures per year
- collaboration with surgeons certified as Surgeons of Excellence and Master Surgeons in Hernia Surgery, namely leading surgeons in terms of experience, technical expertise, and outstanding results in abdominal wall hernia surgery
- strict adherence to all monitored processes required by SRC for participation, including safety, efficiency, and effectiveness
- continuous training of medical and nursing staff
- continuous evaluation of staff and participating surgeons
About the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
SRC was founded in 2003 and is an internationally recognized, non-profit patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and improving surgical care. SRC certifies leading hospitals, surgeons, and healthcare professionals who meet its recognized standards. Each certification bears the organization’s seal and symbolizes excellence.