Surgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London have successfully utilized artificial intelligence for the first time during a complex brain tumor extraction. As reported by The Guardian, the AI system provided real-time assistance during surgery by highlighting critical nerves and blood vessels. This breakthrough technology saved the vision of 48-year-old patient Rhys Hibbert, preserving him from permanent blindness.

The 11mm tumor was located in the pituitary gland, a high-risk area where any minor misstep could lead to blindness, stroke, or death. Trained on thousands of surgical video recordings, the AI system analyzed live camera feeds and used color-coding to help surgeons differentiate intricate anatomical structures. Following the operation conducted in May, the patient began walking unaided within just a week and has since returned to his career.