British Hospital Uses Apple Vision Pro for Surgery Simulation

Illustration of Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset to help patients understand their surgical procedures (photo: appleinsider)

JAKARTA - Technological breakthroughs are changing the face of the medical world again. A hospital in England is now using Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset to help patients understand their surgical procedures - no longer through complicated explanations, but by "seeing directly" the condition of the body in 3D.

The program is run at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where patients - particularly those suspected of having conditions such as endometriosis - are invited to enter an interactive visual experience before surgery is performed.

With the help of an application from Medical iSight, patients wear Apple Vision Pro and are shown an anatomical model of the body in the form of augmented reality. The doctor then guides them directly, explaining the source of the problem to the steps of the procedure to be carried out.

This approach answers one of the classic challenges of the medical world: communication. Complex procedures such as endometriosis, endometrioma, to uterine fibroids are often difficult for patients to understand just through verbal explanations. Now, through 3D visualization, patients can see for themselves what is happening inside their bodies.

This program is not a momentary experiment. After being first tested in 2025 with the support of the NHS charity, CW+, this method is now starting to become a standard part of pre-operative consultations at the hospital.

Interestingly, this is not the first time that Apple Vision Pro has been used in the medical world. Previously, this device was used more by medical personnel - from surgical assistants to doctors - to help with surgical procedures.

In 2024, this headset was even used in a spinal fusion surgery in London, replacing the Microsoft HoloLens 2. However, at that time, its use was still limited to medical teams, not patients.

Over time, the adoption of this technology has spread to various countries, including the United States and India, especially for minimally invasive operations such as laparoscopic surgery. Doctors praise the high resolution and convenience of this device, which helps reduce physical fatigue due to an unergonomic work position.

Now, the focus is starting to shift: from helping doctors, to empowering patients.

This approach could be a game changer. When patients really understand what will happen to their bodies, anxiety levels can be suppressed, and trust in medical actions increases.

In the midst of the digital age, one thing is clear: the future of healthcare is not just about advanced technology, but how technology makes people more aware - even of their own bodies.

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