Athens, Greece – The Greek medical sector has witnessed a significant new achievement in gynecological surgery with the successful completion of the first single-port (one-site) robotic gynecological operation. This pioneering procedure was performed at Metropolitan Hospital, where this innovative technology allows for complex surgical procedures to be completed through a single, very small incision.
In this first case, the total hysterectomy was a complete success, and the patient showed a remarkable response and improvement after the operation, which confirms the great benefits of this advanced method in terms of speed of recovery, reduced pain, and achieving excellent cosmetic results, without ever compromising the safety and effectiveness of the medical procedure.
A top-tier medical team and a dynamic path for innovation
This achievement was led by a distinguished medical team including Dr. Nikolaos Plevris, Director of the First Gynecology Clinic and Head of the Robotic Surgery Department at the hospital, and Dr. Elias Tsakos, Director of the Fetal Medicine Clinic and President of the Hellenic Society for Robotic Gynecological Surgery (HERGS). The procedure also benefited from crucial scientific support from Dr. Vassilis Polakis, Director of the Center for Robotic Urology, along with the active participation of his expert collaborator, Mr. Vassilios Moros. This success reflects the dynamic development of robotic surgery in Greece, confirming the ability of local medical expertise to position the country as a leader in the application of cutting-edge technologies and an attractive hub for medical innovation in Southeast Europe.
Leadership statements and future prospects for healthcare
Dr. Nikolaos Plevris affirmed that “adopting the single-port technology at Metropolitan Hospital is a strategic choice that serves our vision of providing the highest level of women’s care.” Dr. Elias Tsakos stated that “this success demonstrates the high standard of our infrastructure and the strength of our multidisciplinary team, as da Vinci robotic surgery allows patients to benefit fully from cutting-edge technology while ensuring the utmost safety.” This achievement represents a radical transformation in women’s care, conclusive proof that combining scientific expertise with innovation and precision medicine opens the door to a new era in which technology becomes the optimal ally for human health and quality of life.
