Metropolitan General Hospital is certified as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery for the surgical management of patients with abdominal wall hernias by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), the world’s leading international organization for surgical accreditation. This certification represents the highest level of distinction, awarded in accordance with the most stringent international standards for the delivery of specialized healthcare services, and has been granted to only a limited number of hospitals worldwide.
The certification ensures:
- Full compliance with SRC-validated international quality and safety protocols, across all stages of care, from diagnosis to long-term follow-up
- Surgical treatment by SRC-accredited Surgeons of Excellence and Master Surgeons in Hernia Surgery, delivering advanced expertise and exceptional clinical outcomes
- Extensive high-volume clinical experience in abdominal wall hernia surgery, a core prerequisite for Center of Excellence certification
- Maximum safety, high quality, and proven effectiveness throughout the entire patient journey
In alignment with the Center’s commitment to surgical excellence and innovation, its leadership team is actively involved in the application of cutting-edge robotic surgical technologies.
The Directors of the Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery, Dr. Fotios Archontovasilis and Dr. Charalampos Spyropoulos are Certified Console Surgeons for the da Vinci Xi Robotic System.
Da Vinci Xi Robotic System – Key Capabilities
Advanced synchronized 3D double-image technology with crystal-clear visualization, elimination of image opacity and up to 15× magnification for highly precise and stable surgical movements.
Console-based operation by specially trained robotic surgeons, translating natural hand movements into exceptionally accurate and stable actions via articulated robotic arms.
High-definition 3D imaging with more than 16 million colors, providing superior depth perception and anatomical detail.
Pinpoint precision and tremor elimination, enabling meticulous tissue handling and a level of accuracy beyond conventional laparoscopic techniques.
Specialized robotic training required, reflecting the fundamental difference between robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery.
Routine use in increasingly complex procedures, supported by enhanced ergonomics and advanced robotic platform performance.
Certified Da Vinci Xi Console Surgeons
Directors of the Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery · SRC-Certified Master Surgeons
Director of the 6th Surgical Clinic and the Center of Excellence in Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
General Surgeon
Dr. Archontovasilis is a Consultant General Surgeon, Director of the 6th Surgical Department at Metropolitan General Hospital, as well as Director of the Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. He has clinical expertise in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic), with a focus on abdominal wall hernia surgery and anal surgery using Laser and Radiofrequency techniques, and holds a PhD from the University of Athens Medical School.
His international training and experience include advanced courses and clinical proctorships in minimally invasive and robotic abdominal wall reconstruction at IRCAD–EITS (Strasbourg, France), Havelklinik Hospital (Berlin, Germany), Imelda Hospital (Bonheiden, Belgium), UZ University Hospital (Ghent, Belgium), Anne Arundel Medical Center and Luminis Health (Maryland, USA), as well as specialized training programs in Vienna (Austria), Naples (Italy), Hamburg (Germany), Bucharest (Romania), and Caesarea (Israel).
In 2021, he received an international distinction and certification by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as Master Surgeon in Hernia Surgery and Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. He is an official Trainer/Instructor for the Hellenic Surgical Society and has served as Congress President and President of Organizing Committees for major national and joint symposia in laparoscopic, robotic, and hernia surgery.
Director of the 3rd Surgical Clinic and the Center of Excellence in Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
General Surgeon
Dr. Spyropoulos is a Consultant General Surgeon and Director of the 3rd Department of Surgery at Metropolitan General Hospital, as well as Director of the Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. He has extensive training and clinical experience in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic techniques, with focused expertise in abdominal wall hernia repair, bariatric and metabolic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and endocrine surgery.
He has completed advanced training in leading international centers, including IRCAD–EITS (Strasbourg), and has held senior clinical and academic positions in Greece and the United Kingdom, including Senior Clinical Fellow in colorectal surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital, Manchester. He is certified by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery and holds the title of Master Surgeon in Hernia Surgery. Dr. Spyropoulos is an ATLS-certified Trauma Instructor (American College of Surgeons) and an elected member of the Board of the Hellenic Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.