Robotic surgery is revolutionizing healthcare, and it continues to be SRC’s fastest-growing accreditation program. As it expands across multiple surgical specialties, robotic-assisted procedures are redefining precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Compared to traditional open or laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted surgery offers minimally invasive treatment with unmatched accuracy. Smaller incisions, less blood loss, reduced scarring, and faster recovery times—these benefits are setting a new standard for surgical excellence.
As hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide embrace this technology, SRC is at the forefront, partnering with providers to elevate their robotic surgery programs through our comprehensive accreditation process.
Join us on November 6th for our webinar, Advancing Robotic Surgery with SRC Accreditation, to hear from leading experts who will share how SRC accreditation has strengthened their robotic surgery programs, improved patient outcomes, and advanced their commitment to excellence.
In our upcoming webinar, you’ll hear from leading surgeons in robotic surgery, joined by an SRC inspector moderating the discussion.
With a career rooted in nursing and healthcare administration, Sue Hansen, RN, BSN, MSN has developed a strong foundation in surgical services, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and outpatient care. Ms. Hansen has held numerous leadership roles, including Regional Director and Surgical Services Manager of a large regional hospital system, where she played a key role in the planning, construction, and successful launch of multiple ASCs. Her experience spans surgical services, critical care, outpatient surgery, and healthcare quality. Ms. Hansen is one of SRC’s primary inspectors conducting facility assessment visits for SRC accreditation, where she provides evaluations, consultations, education, and improvement strategies for SRC’s participants.
Additional areas of expertise include:
- Complex gynecologic surgery
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Robot-assisted gynecological surgery
Nikolaos Plevris, MD, PhD is an expert in minimally invasive gynecologic procedures leveraging robot-assisted technologies in the operating room. He achieved SRC accreditation as a Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery in 2023, and is a consultant OBGYN at Metropolitan General Hospital in Athens, Greece. Dr. Plevris specializes in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery and gynecological oncology. Dr. Plevris completed his medical training at the Medical School of Athens, then furthered his knowledge through a fellowship in Gynecological Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Faiz Shariff, MD, FACA, FASMBS is a metabolic and bariatric surgeon specializing in robot-assisted surgery to provide her patients with minimally invasive surgical options and improved patient outcomes. Practicing at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, Dr. Shariff is passionate about helping her patients lead healthier lives and improving not only their physical health, but their overall well-being through increased confidence and quality of life. In 2023, Dr. Shariff became SRC-accredited as a Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery.
Additional areas of expertise include the treatment of:
- Reflux disease
- Esophageal dysmotility
- Hernias
- Gallbladder disease
Learn more about our robotic surgery accreditations for facilities and providers, or fill out our Accreditation Interest Form to see how accreditation can enhance your surgical specialties.
Learn more about robotic surgery from our SRC-accredited experts in our article Robots on the Rise in the Operating Room, How an SRC Accreditation Can Advance Your Facility and Surgeons.
Don’t miss our latest Excellence in Action interview to hear from dually-accredited SRC Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Robotic Surgery, Dr. Arif Ahmad, as he discussed the evolution of patient care through robotic surgery, and the benefits to both patients and providers.
