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BBC Health 📅 26 Aug 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Oncology

World’s first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Live AI-assisted neurosurgery successfully enabled tumour removal while preserving vision in a patient who would otherwise have faced sight loss
  • Real-time AI guidance appears to enhance surgical precision during brain procedures, potentially improving outcomes by better protecting critical neural structures
  • This first-in-human case demonstrates feasibility of AI assistance in complex neurosurgery, suggesting potential future applications for high-risk procedures where anatomical preservation is critical
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Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

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