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Patient has brain tumour removed with live AI help

Rhys Hibbert, a father-of-two from Bedfordshire, was the first patient globally to have a brain tumour removed with real-time AI assistance. Surgeons at University College London Hospital used the AI tool to analyse a live video feed of the operation. Mr Hibbert, 48, said his sight has improved and he has his energy back since the surgery eight weeks ago.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 1:32

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