Applications of artificial intelligence in surgery: clinical, technical, and governance considerations.

Journal: Cirugia espanola
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) will power many of the tools in the armamentarium of digital surgeons. AI methods and surgical proof-of-concept flourish, but we have yet to witness clinical translation and value. Here we exemplify the potential of AI in the care pathway of colorectal cancer patients and discuss clinical, technical, and governance considerations of major importance for the safe translation of surgical AI for the benefit of our patients and practices.

Authors

  • Pietro Mascagni
    IHU Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Deepak Alapatt
    ICube, University of Strasbourg, CNRS, IHU Strasbourg, France.
  • Luca Sestini
    ICube, University of Strasbourg, CNRS, IHU Strasbourg, France; Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy. Electronic address: sestini@unistra.fr.
  • Tong Yu
  • Sergio Alfieri
    Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
  • Salvador Morales-Conde
  • Nicolas Padoy
    IHU Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Silvana Perretta
    IHU Strasbourg - Institut de Chirurgie Guidée par l'image, Strasbourg, France.