News
Vail Health celebrates two years of robotic surgery with da Vinci surgical system
Operations with the hospital’s da Vinci surgical system have shown reduced pain, improved recovery times and a reduction in narcotics prescriptions
In December of 2020, Vail Health welcomed a new member to its surgical staff: the da Vinci XI surgical system. The arrival of the da Vinci XI created a robotic surgery department. Now, two years later, 11 Vail Health surgeons use the robotic system for a wide variety of surgeries including abdominal, hernia, gynecological and urological procedures. In total, da Vinci has been utilized in more than 600 procedures.
On Wednesday evening, the Vail Health Foundation hosted an event at the Vail hospital to showcase the technology and tout the improved outcomes it has resulted in.
“Our mission here is about elevating health in our community and this is one of the many ways that we get to do that,” said Amanda Veit, chief operating officer of Vail Health. “This allows us to truly give precision surgeries in so many different ways, and it really relates to our mission in that people heal faster and get back out on the mountain or to doing whatever it is that they love to do here.”
READ THE FULL VAIL DAILY ARTICLE HERE >
More News
-
New!
More
Screening Secrets: What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer is the most common type of non-skin related cancer in men, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men within the United States, behind lung cancer. Fortunately, if caught early, prostate cancer remains highly treatable and curable with minimally invasive procedures.
-
New!
More
Unplug to Recharge: Why a Digital Detox Is the Real Power Move for 2026
Our phones promise connection, convenience and control, yet most of us feel more scattered, stressed and sleepless than ever. The constant pings, scrolls and notifications have rewired our brains for distraction. The fix? Not abandoning technology altogether, but reclaiming balance.
-
New!
More
Beyond the Scale: Why Nutrition and Exercise Work Better Together
For decades, weight loss advice has been distilled into a simple equation: calories in, calories out. Eat less, maybe combine that with exercise, and the pounds will fall away. But according to experts at Vail Health, that equation overlooks a much bigger picture.