In 2024, a team of surgeons at UC San Diego Health, led by Dr. Ryan Broderick, expressed their concern over the clutter of monitors in operating rooms, which complicated minimally invasive procedures. They identified the need for better ergonomics, as existing monitor setups often forced uncomfortable body positions that could lead to injuries. With the introduction of Apple's Vision Pro headset, they developed a system to overlay virtual screens onto the field of surgery, significantly enhancing the operation's efficiency. The trial, which has already included over 50 cases, is currently undergoing peer review and shows promising results.
Though the displays provided essential guidance for minimally invasive operations, they also added complexity, prompting surgeons to seek a better way to optimize their environments.
The frustration with cluttered operating rooms coincided with Apple's launch of the Vision Pro headset, leading to an innovative trial utilizing spatial computing in surgery.
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