London doctors use AI in brain operation

The AI helped surgeons see important parts of the brain during an operation to remove a tumour.

Published 26 August 2026 151 words
TECHNOLOGY A2
London doctors use AI in brain operation

Doctors in London have done a new type of operation. They used artificial intelligence (AI) to help remove a brain tumour. This helped save the sight of a 48-year-old man named Rhys Hibbert.

The AI system looked at the camera images during the surgery. It helped the doctors find important nerves and blood vessels that needed to be avoided. The doctors were in charge of the operation, but the AI gave them extra help.

Mr. Hibbert was happy with the result. He said he could see clearly when he woke up. He was able to go back to his job and can now see everything around him very well. This is a new step in using technology in medicine.

Vocabulary

artificial intelligence — Computer systems that can do tasks that normally need human intelligence.
AI-assisted — Helped by artificial intelligence.
brain tumour — A growth of abnormal cells in the brain.
surgery — An operation done by a doctor to fix a problem in the body.
avoided — Tried not to do or experience something.
result — The outcome or effect of something.

Discussion Questions

  1. What new technology did the doctors use in the operation?
  2. How did the AI system help the surgeons?
  3. What was the main benefit for the patient after the operation?

Based on an article from The Guardian.

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