The Apple Vision Pro made a splash this week after a surgical team put it to work in a U.K. operating room. It highlighted the possible uses for the augmented reality headset in health care.

After several years and about $6 million later, MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup has achieved a development milestone with a new hybrid operating room.

It won't be outfitted with advanced equipment, though, until 2026, but can be used as a regular operating room until then, officials said. The next phases of the project will involve the ...