Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA 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. In fullUK patient’s sight saved in world’s first live AI-assisted brain surgeryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
AI used in real time during world-first brain tumour surgery
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA 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. In fullUK patient’s sight saved in world’s first live AI-assisted brain surgeryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
