Восточно-алabamaская медицинская центр получил статус центра роботизированной хирургии исключительного класса

EAMC earns reaccreditation as robotic surgery center of excellence OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - East Alabama Medical Center has earned reaccreditation as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence from the Surgical Review Corporation and is the only hospital in Alabama to hold the designation. Reaccreditation process Achieving accreditation as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence requires undergoing assessments and inspections, with reaccreditation surveys occurring every three years. EAMC currently offers general, gynecologic and urologic robotic procedures. “Providing our patients with exceptional surgical care is something our entire team takes great pride in,” said Chief Nursing Officer Nicki Ware. “For patients across east Alabama and west Georgia, this recognition offers added peace of mind that they can receive high-quality robotic surgery close to home from a team that meets the highest standards.” For patients, the accreditation means EAMC’s robotic surgery program has been reviewed and meets standards for safety, quality and care. It also means the hospital is committed to continuously improving its services so patients can feel more confident when choosing East Alabama Health. Surgeon recognition Njideka Obiekwe, M.D., FACOG, an obstetrician/gynecologist, was also recognized by SRC as a Master Robotic Surgeon and Surgeon of Excellence. Obiekwe is the only SRC-recognized Master Robotic Surgeon in Alabama. She helped start EAMC’s robotics program in 2013 and currently serves as director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery at the hospital. “Robotic surgery gives us greater precision and control, which can help reduce pain, shorten recovery times and help patients return to their daily lives sooner,” Obiekwe said. “For the entire robotics team, the goal is not just to perform surgery well, but to help each patient feel informed, supported and cared for throughout their experience.” Program expansion EAMC has continued to expand robotic surgery options for patients since launching its robotics program in 2013. Last year, the hospital became the third in Alabama to acquire the da Vinci 5 surgical system, the latest generation of robotic technology for minimally invasive surgeries. Copyright 2026 WTVM. All rights reserved.