UK hospital used a Vision Pro in spine surgery

A surgery team at the Cromwell Hospital in London has successfully used the $Apple(AAPL.US)$ Vision Pro to assist in two microsurgical spine operations.

This is one of the first healthtech use cases for the new augmented reality headset.

Why Shoud you know?
- The use of the tool aims to enhance surgical logistics, making operations smoother.
- The innovation could improve care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Other health apps are already being developed for the Vision Pro, like an AI tool for managing mental health issues or an app tailored for surgeons conducting hip and knee replacements.

How does it work?
- The trial was led by eXeX, a specialist in AI and spatial computing technology in hospital’s operating theatres.
- The software gave nurses holographic and touch-free access to the surgical setup and the procedural guides.
- They could access this material from within the sterile field of the operating theatre.