# AI used in real time during world-first brain tumour surgery > Source: > Published: 2026-08-27 01:11:33+00:00 # AI used in real time during world-first brain tumour surgery - A 48-year-old man has become the first patient in the world to undergo [brain tumour](/topic/brain-tumour)surgery assisted by real-time[artificial intelligence](/topic/artificial-intelligence). [Surgeons](/topic/surgeons)at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery operated on Rhys Hibbert to remove a growth on his pituitary gland.- The AI technology, developed by the UCL Hawkes Institute, colour-codes complex brain anatomy on a live feed to guide surgeons away from critical nerves and blood vessels. - The pioneering operation was a success, saving Mr Hibbert's sight and allowing him to return to work. - Consultant neurosurgeon Professor Hani Marcus praised the UK-developed technology for its potential to lower risks during delicate neurosurgical procedures.