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AI-assisted brain surgery removes tumour while preserving patient’s sight

From Postimees · () Estonian

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  • London neurosurgeons tested a UCL-developed artificial intelligence assistant during brain surgery.
  • The system analysed surgical video in real time and highlighted anatomical areas where a small mistake could threaten the patient’s sight or life.
  • The technology raises questions about surgical decision-making, patient safety and whether future systems might intervene in decisions rather than only support doctors.

London neurosurgeons have tested an artificial intelligence assistant that monitored a brain operation in real time while a surgeon removed a tumour and worked to protect the patient’s sight.

Developed at University College London, the software analyses surgical video as the operation unfolds. It highlights anatomical areas where even a minor error could cost a patient their vision or, potentially, their life.

The system does not replace the doctor. Instead, it follows every movement and anatomical detail, giving the surgeon an additional layer of real-time support.

The experiment also raises a larger question for operating rooms: how much freedom should surgeons retain when machines become more deeply involved? The technology currently supports decisions, but the prospect of systems eventually intervening in those decisions could reshape the future of brain surgery.

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