In a historic moment for medicine, Apple’s augmented reality (AR) device, Apple Vision Pro has been used for the first time ever, for a live bariatric surgery. The operation was conducted in one of the surgical centres of Pristyn Care in New Delhi and lasted for about 40 minutes.
New Delhi: The tech brand Apple is extremely popular across the world and its devices are often known to save lives of people, because of its advanced features. In a latest related development, the company’s augmented reality (AR) device, Apple Vision Pro has been used in one of the surgical centres of Pristyn Care in the national capital, for a live bariatric surgery. It is for the first time that the device has been used for something like this and it lasted for 40 minutes, on a 45-year-old patient weighing 155 KG. Read to know the details of the surgery and how did the Apple Vision Pro help the doctors…
Apple Vision Pro Used In Live Bariatric Surgery
As mentioned earlier, AR device Apple Vision Pro has been used in a live bariatric surgery for the first time ever. The procedure was performed by Dr Mohit Bhandari and it included a sleeve gastric bypass and a Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal (SADI) procedure. The surgery was carried out on May 17, on a 45-year-old patient whose weight was 155 kg and lasted for 40 minutes; he was suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure.
Dr Mohit Bhandari was quoted in an NDTV report as saying, “The successful use of Apple Vision Pro in these complex procedures opens up new possibilities in surgical precision and patient outcomes. We are proud to lead the way in integrating advanced AR technology into medical practice.”
How Did Apple Vision Pro Help In Bariatric Surgery
If you are wondering how the Apple Vision Pro helped in the bariatric surgery, it provided a highly immersive and interactive 3D environment which helped the doctor in visualising the complex anatomical structures with clarity. The technology in Apple Vision Pro facilitated better precision and therefore minimalised the risks to the patient. Dr Vaibhav Kapoor, co-founder of Pristyn Care was quoted in an NDTV Report as saying, “The successful integration of Apple Vision Pro into bariatric surgery marks a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionising surgical procedures. We are proud to be at the forefront of this technological advancement, which promises to enhance precision, improve outcomes, and set new benchmarks in the healthcare industry.”
If you are planning on buying the Apple Vision Pro, its price in India is approximately Rs 2.88 lakh.