Artificial Intelligence in Surgery: Promises and Perils.

Journal: Annals of surgery
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review was to summarize major topics in artificial intelligence (AI), including their applications and limitations in surgery. This paper reviews the key capabilities of AI to help surgeons understand and critically evaluate new AI applications and to contribute to new developments.

Authors

  • Daniel A Hashimoto
    Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
  • Guy Rosman
    Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, MA.
  • Daniela Rus
    Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Stata Center, Building 32, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
  • Ozanan R Meireles
    Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.