Chennai Hospital's Tech Revolution! Doctors Use Apple Vision Pro Headsets For Advanced Surgeries
Technology is a boon, if used for the right reasons! Surgeons at Chennai¡¯s GEM hospital proved it right when they used Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headsets to conduct laparoscopic surgeries right from gall bladder procedures, hernias, fistulas to stomach cancer related surgeries.
Dr. R Parthasarathy, who serves as a surgical gastroenterologist and Chief Operating Officer at GEM Hospitals, noted that the advent of advanced technological devices has significantly simplified the process of conducting minimally invasive surgeries.
¡°There is no delay in transmission. I had a better vision and was connected to the real world. Whatever I can see on the monitor that displays the laparoscopic surgery can be viewed on this device, too. In addition, if I want to view a CT scan, I can simultaneously see it in the device itself. I can enlarge the view of the patient's internal organs to the size of a wall and see them in the greatest detail,¡± Dr Parthasarathy was quoted by The Hindu as saying.
Apple Vision Pro Headsets Provide Expert Opinions While Doing A Surgery
The doctor underscored the ergonomic advantages of the Apple Vision Pro headset, highlighting its utility in seeking expert opinions during surgeries. He mentioned that the device enables seamless FaceTime communication with specialists and facilitates medical education. Additionally, he emphasized the relief from neck pain that surgeons can experience during prolonged surgeries.
He also described the use of technology in the day-to-day operations, Dr Parthasarathy told WION, "Usually, we have a single 55-inch 4K resolution surgical monitor in the operation theatre. Two surgeons and two support staff must view that single monitor, which means that each one needs to turn towards the monitor and watch the real-time video. But with this headset, while performing the surgery, I keep multiple tabs open and simultaneously view the patient's CT scan, MRI scan and other data, by just looking around."
Laparoscopic surgeries involve making a small incision in the patient's abdomen through which a tube-like camera is inserted to provide real-time visuals from inside the body. These internal images are displayed on a monitor, allowing doctors to perform the necessary surgical procedures with precision.
All You Need To Know About Apple Vision Pro Headset:
Apple's high-end headset, released in February in the US, is being hailed as "tomorrow's technology today" by the tech giant. It's seen as a pioneering product that seamlessly integrates the real and digital worlds, offering both work and personal entertainment experiences in a mixed-reality environment.
Priced at $3499(Rs 3 lakh approx), the headset is not yet officially available in India.
