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Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro

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A surgical device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) was demonstrated live for the first time at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in a historic step forward for the field of precision neurosurgery. 厂贰狈罢搁驰鈩�, an innovative technology developed by Montreal-based Reveal and its university partners, can differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in real time, offering tangible hope to patients for better outcomes.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub茅 was welcomed at The Neuro today by Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director of the 蘑菇短视频 Health Centre (MUHC), to view this procedure that will enable safer and more effective precision surgeries. They also had the chance to meet and speak with a patient who had taken part in a previous study to gather data for the system.

Concrete impact for patients

The surgery performed by The Neuro鈥檚 Dr. Kevin Petrecca marks a major medical step forward. The result of a more than ten-year research collaboration with Fr茅d茅ric Leblond, a professor at Polytechnique Montreal, this device heralds a new era in AI-assisted precision surgery. This real patient demonstration illustrates the device鈥檚 potential to transform our treatment of brain tumours, one of medicine鈥檚 most complex dilemmas.

鈥淚f we want to prolong patient lives, we have to detect and destroy every cancer cell possible. This technology gives us unprecedented accuracy to find these cells, which significantly increases the chances of surgical success. I am proud to have helped put this powerful new tool into the hands of my fellow surgeons around the world for the benefit of people with this difficult-to-treat disease.鈥� 鈥� Dr. Kevin Petrecca, Chief of Neurosurgery, MUHC

鈥淒esigning a tool to detect cancer cells in real time was a huge scientific and technical undertaking. We are very proud to see this technology leave the lab and turn into concrete gains for patients in the operating room. Our aim has always been for science and engineering to serve patients, and today we have taken a decisive step toward safer, more effective procedures.鈥�
鈥� Fr茅d茅ric Leblond, Professor, Polytechnique Montr茅al

Quebec鈥檚 healthcare innovation ecosystem

This demonstration shows that powerful things can happen when our clinical teams and researchers join up with innovative Quebec companies.

鈥淭he world-leading Montreal Neurological Hospital at the MUHC provides ultra-specialized care for patients across Quebec. Shaping next-generation practices is a priority for our institution, and we are particularly proud of this achievement. In addition to transforming patient lives, this evolution builds on the skills of our extraordinary surgeons, multidisciplinary research, and collaboration with experts in AI. With this innovation, Quebec and Canadian expertise will make a mark on the international stage.鈥� 鈥� Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director, MUHC

鈥淏rain tumours represent one of medicine鈥檚 most daunting challenges. At The Neuro, we are tackling this challenge with a unique ecosystem that brings together cutting-edge research and patient care to drive innovation in Quebec and Canada. This technology is a major advance for precision neurosurgery and signifies a major new medical first for our teams.鈥� 鈥� Dr. Guy Rouleau, Director, The Neuro

鈥淲e were honoured to be named a top-5 finalist in the Tech for Change initiative at the VivaTech 2025 annual conference in Paris. However, demonstrating right here in Montreal how our technology can support surgeons and save lives is even more profound.鈥� 鈥� Alexandre Triquet, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Reveal

Quebec and Canada: Leaders in AI healthcare

This procedure took place against the backdrop of ALL IN, the largest Canadian event dedicated to innovation and AI held in Montreal. With this breakthrough, Canada and Quebec have confirmed their standing as world leaders in AI-applied healthcare by combining research, innovation, and a clinical vision to benefit patients.

鈥淎 turning point in the history of precision surgery, this first real-time patient demonstration of a state-of-the-art, AI-powered spectroscopy probe is a technology combination that could revolutionize medical practices. Thanks to this innovation developed right here in Quebec, surgeons can now identify cancerous tissue in real time with unprecedented accuracy. This is a huge step toward safer, more personalized, and more effective care.鈥� 鈥� Christian Dub茅, Member of the National Assembly of Qu茅bec for La Prairie and Minister of Health

Collaboration that gives rise to innovation

厂别苍迟谤测鈩� shows what is possible when engineering and research come together to align with a clinical vision.

鈥淭hese results from work by Fr茅d茅ric Leblond and Dr. Kevin Petrecca with teams at the CRCHUM demonstrate the impact that leading Quebec organizations can have when they combine their talent and vision to execute major projects. Collaborative research takes on critical importance when it translates into tangible outcomes in people鈥檚 lives. We are delighted that Polytechnique Montr茅al was able to play a key role in this unique initiative.鈥� 鈥� Maud Cohen, President, Polytechnique Montr茅al

About The Neuro

The Neuro 鈥� The Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital 鈥� is a bilingual, world-leading destination for brain research and advanced patient care. Since its founding in 1934 by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield, it has grown to be the largest specialized neuroscience research and clinical center in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. The seamless integration of research, patient care, and training of the world鈥檚 top minds make The Neuro uniquely positioned to have a significant impact on the understanding and treatment of nervous system disorders. It was the first academic institute in the world to fully adopt Open Science, to help accelerate the generation of knowledge and discovery of novel effective treatments for brain disorders. The Neuro is a 蘑菇短视频 research and teaching institute and part of the Neuroscience Mission of the 蘑菇短视频 Health Centre. For more information, please visit