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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 2 MIN

AI saves man s sight in brain surgery

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The "Surgical ChatGPT": Inside the World's First Live AI-Assisted Brain SurgeryIn today's episode, we investigate the historic story of Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old father who became the first patient in the world to undergo a brain tumor removal assisted by live, real-time artificial intelligence. We take you inside the operating room at London's National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, where surgeons removed an 11mm tumor from his pituitary gland.We break down how this groundbreaking AI system analyzed the live endoscopic video feed in real time to color-code critical, hidden anatomy—such as the carotid arteries and optic nerves—guiding the surgical team on exactly where it was safe to operate. Developed in-house at UCL and running on NVIDIA’s Clara IGX platform, this technology acts as an "expert second pair of eyes" trained on hundreds of previous surgeries. Join us as we explore how this medical milestone successfully saved a man's sight and what it means for the future of AI in healthcare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scitech-brief--6846358/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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