What You Should Know:
- Cromwell Hospital has become the first hospital in the UK and Europe to use the Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computing device, as a surgical logistics and organizational tool.
- Introduced to the hospital by eXeX, a leader in artificial intelligence and spatial computing for surgical organization and workflow optimization, surgeons Mr. Fady Sedra and Mr. Syed Aftab, part of the Complex Spine group who operate out of Cromwell Hospital, used the technology to successfully perform two microsurgical spine procedures.
Revolutionizing Surgical Procedures: Cromwell Hospital and eXeX’s AI Integration
In 2023, Cromwell Hospital partnered with eXeX to integrate AI and Spatial Computing tech in operating theatres, optimizing surgical procedures like equipment setup and inventory control. eXeX’s software enables touch-free access to setup details and procedural guides within the sterile field, enhancing surgical efficiency and improving patient outcomes. Surgeries by Mr. Sedra and Aftab using Apple Vision Pro highlight eXeX’s software adaptability and commitment to hardware-agnostic solutions.
Mr Syed Aftab, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, said, “Working with eXeX to use the Apple Vision Pro has made a huge difference to the way we deliver care to our patients. The software is seamless and has improved efficiency within the Complex Spine team. It’s a real privilege to be the first team in the UK and Europe to use this software within surgery, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this technology advances and the impact it can have across hospitals in the UK.”
