Surgery

Machine learning versus traditional methods for the development of risk stratification scores: a case study using original Canadian Syncope Risk Score data.

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (ML) methods are promising for risk-stratification, but the added benefit over traditional statistical methods remains unclear. We compared predictive models developed using machine learning (ML) methods to the Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS), a risk-tool developed with logistic regression for predicting serious adverse events (SAE) after emergency d...

Changes in outcomes and operative trends with pediatric robot-assisted resection of choledochal cyst.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to report our experience with a robot-assisted resection of choledochal cysts (CCs) in pediatric patients, especially focusing on changes in outcomes and operative trends.

Identifying clinical phenotypes in extremely low birth weight infants-an unsupervised machine learning approach.

There is increasing evidence that patient heterogeneity significantly hinders advancement in clinical trials and individualized care. This study aimed...

A priori prediction of local failure in brain metastasis after hypo-fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy using quantitative MRI and machine learning.

This study investigated the effectiveness of pre-treatment quantitative MRI and clinical features along with machine learning techniques to predict lo...

Robotic total pelvic exenteration with en bloc pelvic side wall clearance and internal iliac artery resection - A Video Vignette.

Robotic Puboprostatic Fistula Repair with Holmium Laser Pubic Debridement.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Urosymphyseal fistula (UF) with osteomyelitis most commonly occurs as a result of prostate cancer and benign prostate hype...

DICOM Image ANalysis and Archive (DIANA): an Open-Source System for Clinical AI Applications.

In the era of data-driven medicine, rapid access and accurate interpretation of medical images are becoming increasingly important. The DICOM Image AN...

Clinical outcome of laparoscopic versus robot-assisted radical cystectomy for patients with bladder cancer: a retrospective study.

BACKGROUND: With the development of minimally invasive surgery technology, patients with bladder cancer are increasingly receiving laparoscopic radica...

Neuroenhancement of surgeons during robotic suturing.

BACKGROUND: The initial phases of robotic surgical skills acquisition are associated with poor technical performance, such as low knot-tensile strengt...

Short-term outcomes in robot-assisted compared to laparoscopic colon cancer resections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted surgery is increasingly adopted in colorectal surgery. However, evidence for the implementation of robot-assisted surgery f...

HoloMentor: A Novel Mixed Reality Surgical Anatomy Curriculum for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.

OBJECTIVES: The disruption to surgical training and medical education caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for realistic, relia...

Artificial Intelligence and Surgical Education: A Systematic Scoping Review of Interventions.

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize peer-reviewed evidence related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgical education DESIGN: We conducted and repo...

Machine learning to guide clinical decision-making in abdominal surgery-a systematic literature review.

PURPOSE: An indication for surgical therapy includes balancing benefits against risk, which remains a key task in all surgical disciplines. Decisions ...

Comparing Revo-i and da Vinci in Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Preliminary Propensity Score Analysis of Outcomes.

This study aims to compare perioperative and oncologic outcomes between matched cohorts of localized prostate cancer (PCa) operated on by the same su...

Release of Hyaluronan in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Cerebral Vasospasm: A Pilot Study Indicating a Shedding of the Endothelial Glycocalyx.

BACKGROUND: This pilot study investigated plasma concentrations of hyaluronan, heparan sulfate, and syndecan-1 as possible biomarkers for glycocalyx i...

A systematic review of sutureless vascular anastomosis technologies.

Vascular anastomoses typically involve a handsewn technique requiring significant surgical training, expertise, and time. The aim of our systematic re...

Transference of skills in robotic vs. laparoscopic simulation: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Elucidating how robotic skills are best obtained will enable surgeons to best develop future robotic training programs. We perform a rando...

Development of a Machine Learning Algorithm for Prediction of Complications and Unplanned Readmission Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) offers tremendous promise for the treatment of complex pathologies beyond the scope of anatomic...

Identifying curriculum content for a cross-specialty robotic-assisted surgery training program: a Delphi study.

BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted surgery is increasing and there is a need for a structured and evidence-based curriculum to learn basic robotic competenc...

Acute Femoral Lengthening in Adults Using Step-Cut Osteotomy, Traction Table, and Proximal Femoral Locking Plate Fixation: Surgical Technique and Report of Three Cases.

INTRODUCTION: Leg-length discrepancy (LLD) can cause distinct gait and posture disorders that may lead to lifestyle-limiting disability and premature ...