The arrival of the QEII’s newest surgical robot — the da Vinci Xi — is advancing a new era of surgical care.

The da Vinci Xi is a state-of-the-art surgical platform where surgeons operate from a console, guiding robotic arms equipped with a 3D camera and wristed instruments that translate every movement into precise, controlled actions inside the body.

Now the QEII’s seventh surgical robot — six of which are donor-funded — the da Vinci Xi is part of a broader vision to establish.

Canada’s first Centre of Excellence in Surgical Robotics. This first-of-its-kind model brings together advanced robotics, data, research and surgical training to continuously improve care and expand what’s possible for patients across Atlantic Canada.

Located in the Anthony and Nouha Metlege Surgical Robotics Suite, the da Vinci Xi was made possible through leadership gifts from Tony and Julie Metlege, David and Dinah Grace, and the Orchid Women’s Health Initiative.