Apple’s new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, once again made headlines thanks to its groundbreaking use in bariatric surgery for the first time. While headsets have been contributing to several areas of healthcare, this time it has provided a broader understanding of how the device can be used for expanded medical requirements. Dr. Mohit Bhandari, from Pristyn Care in New Delhi, performed bariatric surgery with the help of the Vision Pro headset.
Apple Vision Pro is used for weight loss surgery
Surgeons like Pristyn Care and Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics in New Delhi performed the first in-person weight loss surgery using Apple Vision Pro. The surgery included a gastric bypass and duodenal-ileal anastomosis (SADI), performed by Dr. Mohit Bhandari. It is known that the male patient weighing 155 kg is suffering from sleep apnea syndrome and high blood pressure. The surgery took place on May 17, and the entire procedure lasted about 40 minutes, with Apple Vision Pro providing the team with a 3D environment to focus on intricate details and perform the surgery smoothly. clear way.
NDTV quoted Vaibhav Kapoor, co-founder of Pristyn Care, saying: “The successful integration of Apple Vision Pro into bariatric surgery marks an important milestone in our journey towards revolutionizing surgical procedures. we. We are proud to be at the forefront of this technological advancement that promises to increase precision, improve outcomes and set new standards in the healthcare industry.” Dr. Bhandari, who performed the surgery, said technology like the Vision Pro headset opens up many “possibilities for surgical precision and patient outcomes.”
This is not the first Apple Vision Pro to be used for medical and surgical procedures as many new reports come out about how mixed reality is changing the healthcare industry. Most recently, the Vision Pro headset was used in laparoscopic surgery in Chennai. In the UK, doctors have sought the help of headphones to perform a major spinal surgery and many such cases have been reported since the introduction of headphones.
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