Texas Health Dallas Earns Accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

DALLAS, Texas - The Women's Robotic Surgery program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas was recently awarded a prestigious accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Center (SRC). The SRC, a patient safety organization, provides accreditations for surgical facilities and medical professionals worldwide.

Quanita Crable, M.D. the first medical director for women's robotic surgery at Texas Health Dallas, spearheaded the hospital's efforts to attain this recognition.

"We are proud to receive this accreditation, which is a testament to the expertise and dedication of the medical professionals involved in the program," said Crable. "It is also a reflection of our commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our patients."

The Women's Robotic Surgery program at Texas Health Dallas offers a comprehensive range of procedures, including:

• Hysterectomy: The partial or total surgical removal of the uterus
• Myomectomy: An operation to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus
• Complex endometriosis resection: A surgical procedure to find and remove endometrial patches on and around the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, intestines, abdomen and pelvis
• Pelvic organ prolapse: There are two surgical options to treat the condition, which is a weakening in the pelvic floor. Obliterative surgery narrows or closes off the vagina to provide support for prolapsed organs. Reconstructive surgery aims to repair the pelvic floor, so it will hold the organs in their correct locations.
• Abdominal cerclage: A procedure to close the cervix during a pregnancy that can help prevent miscarriage or premature birth

"Dr. Crable's dedication and leadership has shaped the program and made this accreditation a reality. This recognition further demonstrates our continued commitment and investment in women's health," said Tiffany Northern, chief operating officer at Texas Health Dallas. "We are proactively adding the latest medical advancements that help us improve the health of the people in the communities we serve."

A story of hope

Sydney Booth, a 36-year-old hairstylist from Carrollton, is one of the many women whose life has been profoundly impacted by endometriosis. "It was significantly affecting my quality of life," she shared. "It was even affecting my business. The pain was so severe that I was canceling and needing to reschedule hair appointments."

In June, Rachael Haverland, M.D., an OB-GYN on the medical staff at Texas Health Dallas, completed an endometriosis resection and hysterectomy as part of Booth's treatment.

"I like to say Dr. Haverland gave hope back to the hopeless," said Booth. "I never thought I would be able to enjoy work and my personal life again without the constant pain."

Texas Health Dallas has more than 20 gynecologic surgeons on the medical staff with specialized training to perform these procedures, including Crable who is accredited by SRC as master surgeon along with Haverland and Dustin Manders, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist on the hospital staff, who are both recognized as surgeons of excellence.

"Robotic surgery has revolutionized women's health. These advanced procedures are performed using state-of-the-art robotic technology, improving surgical outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and shorter recovery times for our patients," said Haverland.

In April, Texas Health Dallas become one of the first health systems in the world to acquire the new da Vinci 5 surgical system, for robotic-assisted surgery. So far, 566 robotic-assisted surgeries have been performed this year at the Margot Perot Center for Women Infants. In 2023, just over 600 procedures were completed.