World first as operation is to be live-streamed in virtual reality

A British cancer patient is set to have his operation live-streamed using virtual-reality technology in a world first.

Viewers will be able to watch the groundbreaking surgery next month using a smartphone and VR headset, making them feel as if they are in the operating theatre.

Using several specialist cameras placed above the operating table the surgery will be broadcast live from the Royal London Hospital on April 14 and will last between two and three hours.