Evolution of Risk Calculators and the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Patient Complications.

Journal: The Surgical clinics of North America
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Abstract

Risk calculators are an underused tool for surgeons and trainees when determining and communicating surgical risk. We summarize some of the more common risk calculators and discuss their evolution and limitations. We also describe artificial intelligence models, which have the potential to help clinicians better understand and use risk assessment.

Authors

  • Jerica L Podrat
    Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Suite SM1661, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
  • Fernando Ramirez Del Val
    Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Suite SM1661, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
  • Kevin Y Pei
    Parkview Health GME, 2200 Randallia Drive, Administration, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA. Electronic address: kypei@houstonmethodist.org.