AI used in real time during world-first brain tumour surgery
- A 48-year-old man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain tumour surgery assisted by real-time artificial intelligence.
- Surgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery operated on Rhys Hibbert to remove a growth on his pituitary gland.
- The AI technology, developed by the UCL Hawkes Institute, colour-codes complex brain anatomy on a live feed to guide surgeons away from critical nerves and blood vessels.
- The pioneering operation was a success, saving Mr Hibbert’s sight and allowing him to return to work.
- Consultant neurosurgeon Professor Hani Marcus praised the UK-developed technology for its potential to lower risks during delicate neurosurgical procedures.
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