Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of urinary stones.

Journal: Current opinion in urology
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There has a been rapid progress in the use of artificial intelligence in all aspects of healthcare, and in urology, this is particularly astute in the overall management of urolithiasis. This article reviews advances in the use of artificial intelligence for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of urinary stone disease over the last 2 years. Pertinent studies were identified via a nonsystematic review of the literature performed using MEDLINE and the Cochrane database.

Authors

  • Bob Yang
    Royal Hampshire Hospital, Winchester, UK.
  • Domenico Veneziano
  • Bhaskar K Somani
    University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.