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Cutting Edge Meet the New da Vinci Xi® Surgical Robot
Discover how our surgeons are using new technology to help patients heal faster.
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hen the da Vinci Xi® surgical robot made its debut at Aspen Valley Hospital a few months ago, it ushered in a new era of surgical expertise. This state-of-the-art technology enhances surgeons’ skills, enabling far greater accuracy and precision during procedures. This also means achieving better patient outcomes, including reduced pain, fewer complications and faster recovery. “Adding the da Vinci system is an exciting step forward for Aspen Valley Hospital, because we can now offer patients the best possible surgical experience,” said Dr. Chris Roseberry, FACS, Chief of Medical Staff and Trauma Medical Director at Aspen Valley Hospital. “For 100 years, surgeons performed every operation with the open
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technique. Today, robotic-assisted surgery with this system is the new gold standard for abdominal and other procedures. It’s a huge leap forward for surgeons and patients.”
The Next Phase of Surgical Innovation The da Vinci Xi surgical robot by Intuitive is a leading surgical platform in robotic-assisted surgery. As a medical innovation, robotic-assisted surgery has gained significant adoption in recent years—and is shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery. Surgery in general falls into three categories: general or open, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted. In open surgery, surgeons make an incision in the surgical area to perform the procedure. Surgeons perform
laparoscopic surgery using special long handheld tools while viewing magnified images from the laparoscope (camera) on a video screen. Robotic-assisted surgery combines the precision of robotics with the expertise of a surgeon. While the word “robotic” is in the description, a robot does not perform surgery. The surgeon does, using the system’s instruments and advanced features in real time in the operating room. The three-part da Vinci Xi surgical system includes the robot, a surgeon console and a vision cart. “The da Vinci system’s surgical technology essentially extends the power of our surgeons’ eyes and hands,” Dr. Roseberry explained, “and that enhancement gives us the capabilities to perform surgical procedures while minimizing incision size, which can mean faster healing.”
