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Rhys Hibbert's AI-guided tumour surgery

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In May 2026, surgeons at London’s National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery used live AI guidance while removing Rhys Hibbert’s 11-millimetre pituitary tumour, with surgeons retaining control. He regained 360-degree vision within days, had no complications reported past eight weeks, and returned to work within weeks.

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    1. Update 1AI Watched Live as London Surgeons Removed a Brain Tumour

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      AI Watched Live as London Surgeons Removed a Brain Tumour

      In May 2026, London surgeons removed Rhys Hibbert's brain tumour with live AI flagging nerves and vessels. One success has not yet proved routine safety.

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    • Hani J Marcusresearcher1 report
    • Sophia Banoresearcher1 report

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    • National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryQueen Square, London WC1N 3BG, UK1 report
    • University College LondonGower St, London WC1E 6BT, UK1 report

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