For many years now, health institutions have been using Apple’s various devices to improve patient care, improve research and smoothen their operations. Recently, in New Delhi’s Pristyn Care, along with Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, surgeons made history by performing the first live bariatric operation using an Apple Vision Pro. The surgery included a sleeve gastric bypass and Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal (SADI) procedure.
The operation was conducted by Dr Mohit Bhandari on a 45-year-old male patient weighing 155 kg, who also had sleep apnea syndrome and hypertension. The surgery, which took 40 minutes, was a major step forward in the medical field. As per a report by NDTV, the Vision Pro helped Dr Bhandari and his team create a detailed 3D environment that allowed them to see complex details with excellent clarity.
As per the portal, Dr Vaibhav Kapoor, co-founder of Pristyn Care, stated, “We are committed to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation to provide our patients with the highest standard of care. 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.”
“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,” Dr Mohit Bhandari added.
This isn’t the first time medical professionals have used Apple Vision Pro for medical treatments. Earlier, this year, surgeons at Chennai’s GEM Hospital took advantage of these mixed reality headsets during laparoscopic surgeries. These procedures included gall bladder operations and hernias to fistulas and stomach cancer surgeries. Dr R Parthasarathy, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at GEM Hospitals, highlighted that such tech gadgets have made surgeries much easier to perform.
Speaking to The Hindu, Dr Parthasarathy shared that the Apple device has no transmission delays and allowed his team to monitor everything in real time. He further mentioned that the device provides a clear view, just like the monitor used during laparoscopic surgery. The device also enabled the doctor to make FaceTime calls to surgeons in other cities, which allowed them to watch the surgery and scans live and provide their opinion.
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