Surgeons at Cromwell Private Hospital, London, used Apple’s new augmented reality viewer to perform surgery for the first time.
This innovative procedure, carried out with Apple Vision Pro, represents a significant step in the application of augmented reality technology in the medical field.
Meanwhile, the surgical team led by surgeon Syed Aftab carried out the repair of a patient’s spine A surgical nurse equipped with the device helped prepare, monitor the procedure and select the appropriate tools. This device allowed the team to visualize the real world with overlaid virtual screens displaying important information, creating an augmented reality experience.
Although Apple’s Vision Pro technology is not yet available worldwide, its impact has caught the attention of Britain’s National Health Service, which is currently negotiating with Exex, the American company behind the AI ​​software, over the possible launch of this innovative tool .
Apple Vision Pro was originally designed to create an immersive experience when working, interacting or enjoying multimedia content. However, its application in the medical field has proven to be revolutionary.
Suvi Verho, senior nurse at London Independent Private Hospital, said this technology was a “paradigm shift” as it eliminated human error and uncertainty and instilled greater confidence in the operating room.
In addition to its ability to improve accuracy and confidence in the operating room, the software also records every phase of the operation. In the future, It is expected that the effectiveness of the procedure will be evaluated in comparison to similar procedures performed by other surgeons.
Syed Aftab emphasized that this software has the power to transform a nurse he has never worked with, which is common in his practice, into someone with ten years of experience. He compared the potential of this technology to that of a Formula 1 pit lane team, where no prior knowledge is required, just putting on the visor.
As surgery moves into the digital age, the combination of virtual reality and artificial intelligence in the medical field promises to transform the way surgeries are performed and healthcare is delivered.