The potential of AI-assisted gastrectomy with dual highlighting of pancreas and connective tissue.
Journal:
Surgical oncology
PMID:
39616771
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Standard gastrectomy with D2 lymph node (LN) dissection for gastric cancer involves peripancreatic lymphadenectomy [1]. This technically demanding procedure requires meticulous dissection within the dissectable layers of connective tissue, while identifying and preserving the pancreas [2]. Our previous study demonstrated the proficiency of Eureka, a surgical artificial intelligence (AI) system, in recognizing both connective tissue and the pancreas [3,4]. Dual highlighting of these structures is expected to reduce surgeon stress by aiding in anatomical identification, thereby ensuring safer and more accurate surgery.