Rhys Hibbert, the first-ever patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery, had his tumour successfully removed at University College London Hospital, preserving his sight.
AI played a crucial role in identifying and avoiding critical blood vessels and nerves
Aug 27, 2026
05:41 pm
What's the storyRhys Hibbert (48), a Bedfordshire resident, has become the first person in the world to undergo an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted brain surgery.
The groundbreaking procedure was performed at University College London Hospital and successfully removed an 11mm non-cancerous tumor from Hibbert's pituitary gland.
Rhys Hibbert became a part of history when he had his brain tumour removed
Rhys Hibbert became a part of history when he had his brain tumour removed
A 48-year-old man from Bedfordshire, UK, has become the first patient in the world to have a brain tumor successfully removed…
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