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First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
The world's first patient to have brain surgery with live artificial intelligence assistance has successfully had his tumour removed.
TL;DR
- Rhys Hibbert is the world's first patient to have brain surgery with live AI assistance.
- The AI tool analyzed the operation's video feed in real-time to guide surgeons.
- This assistance helped surgeons safely remove a tumor near Hibbert's optic nerves and carotid arteries.
- Hibbert could have lost his sight if the tumor had not been removed.
- The AI system was trained on hundreds of videos of similar surgeries.
- Surgeons retain full control, with the AI acting as an advisory tool.
- Hibbert reported improved vision and energy levels after the procedure.
- The technology aims to develop an 'expert second pair of eyes' for surgeons.