[Application of artificial intelligence in thoracic surgery].

Journal: Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
Published Date:

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The application of artificial intelligence is a relatively new option to enable improved patient treatment in modern medicine and is therefore currently the focus of many research projects. In the clinical practice the application of artificial intelligence so far seems to be confined to the analysis of medical imaging.

Authors

  • D Herrmann
    Thoraxzentrum Ruhrgebiet, Klinik für Thoraxchirurgie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus, Herne, Hordeler Straße 7-9, 44651, Herne, Deutschland.
  • M Oggiano
    Thoraxzentrum Ruhrgebiet, Klinik für Thoraxchirurgie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus, Herne, Hordeler Straße 7-9, 44651, Herne, Deutschland.
  • E Hecker
    Thoraxzentrum Ruhrgebiet, Klinik für Thoraxchirurgie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus, Herne, Hordeler Straße 7-9, 44651, Herne, Deutschland. e.hecker@evk-herne.de.