A novel predictive method for URS and laser lithotripsy using machine learning and explainable AI: results from the FLEXOR international database.

Journal: World journal of urology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: We developed Machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict ureteroscopy (URS) outcomes, offering insights into diagnosis and treatment planning, personalised care and improved clinical decision-making.

Authors

  • Carlotta Nedbal
    ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Urology, Milan, Italy. carlottanedbal@gmail.com.
  • Vineet Gauhar
    Endourology Section, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
  • Sairam Adithya
    Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Engineering, Pune, India.
  • Pietro Tramanzoli
    Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Polytechnic University Le Marche, Ancona, Italy.
  • Nithesh Naik
    Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Engineering, Manipal, India.
  • Shilpa Gite
    Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Engineering, Pune, India.
  • Het Sevalia
    Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Engineering, Pune, India.
  • Daniele Castellani
    Endourology Section, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
  • Frédéric Panthier
    Endolase lab, GRC20, Sorbonne Université and PIMM-Arts et Métiers Paris Tech, Paris, France.
  • Jeremy Y C Teoh
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Urology, Hong Kong, China.
  • Ben H Chew
    University of British Columbia, Urology, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Khi Yung Fong
    Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Urology, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Mohammed Boulmani
    Boston Scientific - Urology and Pelvic Health, Paris, France.
  • Nariman Gadzhiev
    Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • Abhishek Gajendra Singh
    Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
  • Thomas R W Herrmann
    Kantonspital Frauenfeld, Spital Thurgau AG, Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
  • Olivier Traxer
    Endolase lab, GRC20, Sorbonne Université and PIMM-Arts et Métiers Paris Tech, Paris, France.
  • Bhaskar K Somani
    University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.