Key facts
- AI technology used to colour-code body parts during surgery.
- First use of the technology in the UK.
- Tool assists robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
- Highlights anatomy in real-time on a screen.
A novel artificial intelligence technology, designed to enhance surgical procedures, has been utilized for the first time in the United Kingdom. This advanced tool works in conjunction with robotic or laparoscopic surgery, providing surgeons with real-time visual guidance. It achieves this by highlighting different anatomical structures on a display screen during operations, effectively colour-coding body parts as they are encountered. This marks a significant step in the integration of AI into medical practice within the UK. The tool has been described as an 'extra helping arm' for surgeons.