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UK Surgeons Successfully Used Apple's Vision Pro Headset for Spine Surgery


  • A surgical team at a UK hospital recently used Apple's Vision Pro headset during live surgery, demonstrating a significant advancement in healthcare technology. 
  • Cromwell Hospital in London reported that Surgeons Fady Sedra, Syed Aftab, and a scrub nurse used the mixed-reality (AI and AR) headset in two microsurgical spine procedures. 
  • Suvi Verho, the lead scrub nurse, used the headset to access real-time data streaming, facilitate surgical preparation, track progress, and select appropriate instruments.
  • She has a clear view of the real world overlaid with vital information on virtual screens. 
  • Suvi Verho said that the Apple Vision Pro can help in eliminating human error and guesswork, instilling confidence in surgical procedures. 
  • According to Verho, she used Vision Pro with an app that projects superimposed virtual screens in front of her, displaying vital information. 
  • The mixed reality headset then assisted her in preparation, surgery tracking, and tool selection for the surgeon. 
  • According to Aftab, an Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon, "The Apple Vision Pro headset has been praised for its seamless software and enhanced efficiency within the Complex Spine team."

Source: India Today

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