A medical team at Cromwell Hospital in London strapped on a $3,500 Apple Vision Pro during two spinal surgeries. Doctors are calling the device a game-changer and bolstering Apple's claims that headphones have a future as a medical device.
The doctors did not use the Vision Pro, but a scrub nurse reportedly had the VR goggles on during preparations and procedures for surgery. Vision Pro was used to view virtual screens placed in the operating room to select instruments and monitor the progress of surgery.
The software used by Cromwell Hospital was developed by eXeX, which develops AI-based applications aimed at surgeons.
“Working with eXeX to use Apple Vision Pro has made a big difference in the way we deliver care to our patients.” Syed Aftab, one of the Cromwell surgeons who used the device, said: Press release. “It's a real privilege to be the first team in the UK and Europe to use this software in surgery and I look forward to seeing how this technology progresses and the impact it can have on hospitals.”
According to the latest Press release From Apple, a company called Stryker is promoting the “Mimego” app for Vision Pro, which helps doctors create surgical plans for the hip. and knee replacements using 3D models and other tools. Various other companies and developers are leveraging Vision Pro for clinical practice and education, with applications including Fundamentals Surgery, CollaboratOR 3D and Complete HeartX.
“With the unique capabilities of VisionOS, healthcare developers are creating new applications that were not previously possible, transforming areas such as medical education, surgical planning, training, medical imaging, behavioral health and more,” Apple wrote in its press release.
The Vision Pro-assisted surgeries, the first of their kind, are part of a series of Apple initiatives. The company is pitching the Vision Pro as an enterprise device for professionals, from artists to accountants, who could use the help of some additional VR displays. Among Apple's various products, there is a big push towards health care, although until now, most related products and services, such as the Apple Watch's heart-monitoring capabilities or the iPhone's sleep features, have been aimed at consumers.
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