Application of machine learning for predicting lymph node metastasis in T1 colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal:
Langenbeck's archives of surgery
Published Date:
Sep 23, 2024
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We review and analyze research on the application of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models to lymph node metastasis (LNM) prediction in patients with T1 colorectal cancer (CRC). Predicting LNM before radical surgery is important in patients with T1 CRC. However, current surgical treatment guidelines are limited. LNM prediction using ML or DL may improve predictive accuracy. The diagnostic accuracy of LNM prediction using ML- and DL-based models for patients with CRC was assessed.