Machine learning-based prediction of outcomes of the endoscopic endonasal approach in Cushing disease: is the future coming?

Journal: Neurosurgical focus
PMID: 32480364

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Machine learning (ML) is an innovative method to analyze large and complex data sets. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of ML to identify predictors of early postsurgical and long-term outcomes in patients treated for Cushing disease (CD).

Authors

  • Matteo Zoli
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Victor E Staartjes
    Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics, Naarden, The Netherlands; and.
  • Federica Guaraldi
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Filippo Friso
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Arianna Rustici
    5Department of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Istitute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Sofia Asioli
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Giacomo Sollini
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Ernesto Pasquini
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.
  • Luca Regli
    Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Carlo Serra
    1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Diego Mazzatenta
    1Pituitary Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna.

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