Not just for fun! Doctors use 'Apple Vision Pro headset' for surgeries in Chennai hospital

In an unprecedented development, Apple's latest innovation, the Vision Pro mixed reality headset took center stage in surgical procedures recently performed at GEM Hospital in Chennai and Coimbatore. GEM Hospital, India's leading gastroenterology, laparoscopic and robotic surgery hospital, has already successfully completed 9 different surgeries with the help of Apple Vision Pro (AVP) and the results are amazing.

Impressed by features of Apple Vision Pro

Impressed by the features of "Apple Vision Pro", the GEM team of doctors tested the product several times since its launch in February, 24 before actually using it during surgery. After several trial tests, GEM doctors realized that the use of Apple Vision Pro could revolutionize the medical field, and decided to use this product during gall bladder surgery. While performing the surgery, there were no delays at all and the surgeon was always connected to the real world, could see and act normally, use all the equipment as usual and feel comfortable.

Speaking about this latest development, Dr. C. Palanivelu, Founder and Chairman – GEM Hospitals said, “This demo session aims to reveal a new perspective of this product to the medical community. We strongly believe that the use of Apple Vision Pro will improve the efficiency of surgeries and the headset has all the advanced features to become an essential tool in the operation theatre. Through this session, I would like to urge the surgeons of the country to use this product for maximum precision.

Advantages of Apple Vision Pro

Commenting on the advantages of AVP while performing surgery, Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director – GEM Hospital Chennai said, “Typically, during surgery, the entire surgical team comprising the operating surgeon, assistant surgeon, camera surgeon and nursing assistants One has to use laparoscopic. Monitor: Everyone has to turn at a different angle to see the monitor.

How surgeries are done? 

Laparoscopic surgeries are performed by making a small cut in the patient's abdomen and inserting a tube-like camera to get a real-time visuals from inside the body. This internal view is displayed on a monitor, which enables the doctors to carry out the operations.

Apple Vision Pro headset 

It was launched in February in the US, Apple's high-priced headset for toggling between the real and digital world is being dubbed as the "tomorrow's technology today" by the tech giant.