Although Apple Vision Pro stands out with its impressive features in the technology world, there were some question marks regarding its practical use. It was wondered what advantages it provides that similar devices do not offer. However, a group of medical experts gave a clear answer to this question: Vision Pro offers significant benefits to surgeons during surgery.
Santiago Horgan, a surgeon at the University of California, Berkeley, and his team have performed more than 20 minimally invasive surgeries using Vision Pro during surgery. In his interview with TIME magazine, Horgan stated that he had previously tried other headsets such as Google Glass and Microsoft HoloLens, but these devices did not offer high enough resolution. But when he tried the Vision Pro, he said he was impressed with the clarity and functionality the device offered.
Horgan stated that Vision Pro was used for the first time in September, during a paraesophageal hernia operation. After the operation, the team stated that the device performed beyond expectations. During this process, Horgan received approval from the ethics committee at the University of California and began experimental use. Since then, his team has used Vision Pro in many operations such as reflux surgery and bariatric surgeries. Horgan stated that doctors, assistants and nurses participating in surgeries also wear headgear, and that no patient has objected to this experimental practice so far.
One of the most important advantages offered by the device was that it reduced the risk of injury to surgeons themselves. These types of operations, which require minimal access, often require surgeons to make continuous eye movements between the patient and the monitor. This can cause neck and back pain among doctors. A survey found that a fifth of surgeons were considering early retirement due to such pain.
Apple Vision Pro is also being tested in radiology imaging studies
Vision Pro is being tested not only during active surgeries but also in three-dimensional radiology imaging studies. The team at UC San Diego plans to publish scientific papers in the coming years to document the benefits of this device in medical applications.
Christopher Longhurst, chief of clinical and innovation at the University of California Health Department, stated that they expect this device to become standard in operating rooms all over the world in the coming years. Vision Pro’s contributions to surgical operations are considered an important development in the medical world.