Use and Usefulness of Risk Prediction Tools in Urologic Surgery: Current State and Path Forward.

Journal: Urology practice
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Although the enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance surgical decision-making continues to grow, the preceding advance of risk prediction tools (RPTs) has had limited impact to date. To help inform the development of AI-powered tools, we evaluated the role of RPTs and prevailing attitudes among urologists.

Authors

  • Elizabeth M Nazzal
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Allison M Deal
    Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Benjamin Borgert
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Hillary Heiling
    Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Antonia V Bennett
    Department of Health Policy & Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Susan Blalock
    Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • William Meeks
    American Urological Association Data and Statistical Services, Linthicum, Maryland.
  • Raymond Fang
    American Urological Association Data and Statistical Services, Linthicum, Maryland.
  • Randall Teal
    Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Maihan B Vu
    Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • David Gotz
    Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Matthew E Nielsen
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Alex H S Harris
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University and VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.
  • Ethan Basch
    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
  • Hung-Jui Tan
    VA/UCLA Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, University of California, Los Angeles, CA; Department of Urology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA.