Development and Validation of a 3-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network for Automatic Surgical Skill Assessment Based on Spatiotemporal Video Analysis.

Journal: JAMA network open
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Abstract

IMPORTANCE: A high level of surgical skill is essential to prevent intraoperative problems. One important aspect of surgical education is surgical skill assessment, with pertinent feedback facilitating efficient skill acquisition by novices.

Authors

  • Daichi Kitaguchi
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-City, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan.
  • Nobuyoshi Takeshita
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-City, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan. ntakeshi@east.ncc.go.jp.
  • Hiroki Matsuzaki
    Surgical Device Innovation Office, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-City, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan.
  • Takahiro Igaki
    Surgical Device Innovation Office, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan.
  • Hiro Hasegawa
    Surgical Device Innovation Office, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan.
  • Masaaki Ito
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, 277-8577, Japan.