Vail Health’s operating suite now includes the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, an advanced technology system that can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgeries, including urological procedures and hernia repair. The first surgery using the robotic technology was performed on Dec. 10 by Dr. Turner Lisle. Compared to other surgical approaches, the precision of robotic-assisted surgeries may result in a shorter hospital stay, less postoperative pain, fewer complications, including after hospital discharge, lower blood loss, and quicker recovery. “Bringing the state-of-the-art technology of da Vinci to the Vail Valley demonstrates our commitment to providing the best patient care closer to home,” said Vail Health President and CEO Will Cook in a news release. “The expansion of Vail Health Hospital and the opening of the new East Wing allowed us to accommodate the addition of this system in a way that was not previously possible in the former facility.”