Surgeons have lauded the Apple Vision Pro for its exceptional image resolution and ergonomic design, which may help prevent injuries that often lead to premature retirement. Since its introduction in February 2024, the device has been utilized by surgeons in the United States and around the world.
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Notably, the first surgeon to conduct a robotically assisted gastric-bypass procedure has become an advocate for the Apple Vision Pro, recognizing its benefits for both patients and medical professionals.
Santiago Horgan, who leads the Center for the Future of Surgery at UC San Diego, expressed to Time magazine that the Apple Vision Pro represents a more significant advancement than the robotic tools he employed in 2000. He stated, “This is the same level of revolution, but will impact more lives because of the access to it.”
Horgan has previously experimented with Microsoft’s HoloLens and Google Glass but found their image resolution inadequate. In September 2023, using a pre-release test headset, he and his team successfully performed a paraesophageal hernia operation while wearing the Apple Vision Pro.
Horgan expresses his astonishment, stating, “We are all amazed: it exceeded our expectations.” He elaborates, “Typically, I find myself pausing the procedure to examine a CT scan, assessing the results of the endoscopy, and monitoring the heart rate on the display.”
However, with the introduction of Apple Vision Pro, Horgan is able to maintain his focus on the operation without interruptions. This not only reduces the duration of the patient’s time on the operating table but also offers advantages for the surgeon.
According to a 2022 survey, 20% of surgeons indicated that they might contemplate early retirement due to the physical strain associated with surgical procedures.
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The necessity to operate while frequently looking up at screens and processing information from the operating room can lead to discomfort for surgeons.
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