Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided
Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said.
The surgery was performed in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London hospitals NHS foundation trust, but details were kept secret until Thursday while the patient, Rhys Hibbert, recovered.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/27/london-neurosurgeons-ai-assisted-operation-brain-tumour
Author : Andrew Gregory Health editor
Publish date : 2026-08-26 23:01:00
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