First AI-Assisted Brain Tumour Surgery Successfully Performed in London
Surgeons in London have performed the world's successful brain tumour operation using artificial intelligence technology, saving the vision of a 48-year-old patient.
Brain surgeons working in London have successfully removed a tumour from a patient's brain with the support of artificial intelligence technology, achieving a world first.
Details of the Historic Operation
The operation, carried out in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, was made public following the completion of the patient's recovery process.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence
While the surgical team maintained full control, the AI system analysed live camera footage to help identify critical structures near the tumour in the pituitary gland, such as nerves and blood vessels.
Patient Recovers Health
Forty-eight-year-old Rhys Hibbert, who underwent the surgery, stated that his vision was preserved after the operation and that he returned to his normal life and work in a short time.
The Names Behind the Technology
Capable of learning from hundreds of surgical videos, the AI system was designed to support highly precise operations by enabling experts to recognise critical anatomy in real time.