John Dorman, MD, a neurosurgeon at Medical Center Health System in Odessa, Texas, has begun using the Apple Vision Pro AR headset for procedures, according to a Dec. 3 report from OA Online.
The headset combines visual, spatial and computational intelligence, allowing surgeons to visualize complex brain structures in three dimensions and superimpose images onto the patient's anatomy in real-time.
It also has the ability to display CAT scans while operating so surgeons do not have to repeatedly look at a different screen during procedures.
Dr. Dorman has been using Apple Vision Pro for about one month, according to the report. He also uses an FDA-approved app that allows surgeons to use an iPhone during surgery to help with guiding implant placement.
Dr. Dorman is the only surgeon in the region currently using the technology, according to the report. He is also developing new applications that can be paired with the Vision Pro for use in spine surgeries.