Phase I Trial Opens: Real-Time AI Video Analysis in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery — Feasibility Study for Surgical Training Enhancement
247 Health News Editorial
·11 May 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsUK researchers launch first-in-kind feasibility study testing real-time AI video analysis during endoscopic pituitary surgery. The system aims to enhance surgical training without disrupting primary surgical workflow.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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