Doctors Use Apple Vision Pro to Visualize Tumors in 3D During Surgery

Stanford Medical Center reports successfully employing Apple's Vision Pro for preoperative tumor mapping, allowing surgeons to interact with patient scans in 3D space. This spatial computing approach reduces procedure time by 30% compared to traditional methods. The system integrates with existing DICOM viewers, projecting MRI/CT scans as holograms that can be dissected with hand gestures. Early adopters highlight particular benefits for neurosurgery and complex oncological resections where millimeter precision is critical.