Now, women in the Upstate have another reason to choose minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries - ST. FRANCIS eastside has been designated as an AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG), by the Surgical Review Corporation.
This program recognizes surgeons and facilities that demonstrate an unparalleled ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. The program is structured to help minimally invasive gynecologic surgery providers continuously improve care quality and patient safety.
"Earning the center of excellence designation signifies our ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality care to women having minimally invasive gynecologic surgery," says Bon Secours Medical Group physician and COEMIG Designee, Everett Fuller, MD.
COEMIG designation requires an extensive review of a hospital's surgical facilities, operations, procedures and outcomes as well as its staff's education, training and continuous quality improvement efforts.
"We are most definitely raising the bar for the minimally invasive care of women," says Rose Leo, VP of Women's and Ancillary Services at St. Francis. "We want women in our community to know that our facility puts such an emphasis on minimally invasive treatment and care."
The following conditions can be treated with minimally invasive gynecologic surgery:
*Investigation and treatment of pelvic pain
*Uterine fibroids
*Endometriosis
*Adenomyosis
*Endometrial ablation
*Treatment for some types of infertility
*Abnormal uterine bleeding
*Laparoscopic removal of the uterus or ovary
*Removal of ovarian cysts
If you have one of these conditions and are considering surgery, ask your OB-GYN what minimally invasive options are available, and ask to have your surgery at COEMIG-designated ST. FRANCIS eastside.
Watch Bon Secours Medical Group physicians and COEMIG Designees Edward Heidtman, MD and Everett Fuller, MD discuss the COEMIG designation in video below:
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