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Artificial intelligence in healthcare: The University College London reports that neurosurgeons in London, England, have performed the first AI-assisted brain surgery at the National Hospital for... 2026
The University College London reports that neurosurgeons in London, England, have performed the first AI-assisted brain surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in a 48-year old patient who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2024. [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/27/london-neurosurgeons-ai-assisted-operation-brain-tumour (The Guardian)] [https://news.sky.com/story/ai-helps-perform-brain-surgery-on-british-man-in-world-first-13577615 (Sky News)] [https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/aug/first-patient-live-ai-assisted-sight-saving-brain-surgery (UCL)]
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2026 · United Kingdom