[Use of ultrasonography in surgery]

Area of Science:

• Surgical Innovation
• Medical Imaging Technology

Context:

• Ultrasonography is underutilized by surgeons despite its established use in urology.
• Current surgical practice can be significantly enhanced by broader adoption of advanced ultrasound techniques.

Purpose:

• To highlight the extensive applications of ultrasonography in various surgical fields.
• To advocate for greater surgeon engagement with perioperative and specialized ultrasound modalities.

Summary:

• This review explores contemporary ultrasonography applications in surgery, including abdominal, trauma, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical contexts.
• Dopplerometric vessel examination and intraoperative use during transplantations are also detailed.
• The study emphasizes the gap between urologists' common use and general surgeons' limited familiarity with these methods.

Impact:

• Promoting wider surgeon awareness and utilization of ultrasonography can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
• Integrating advanced ultrasound into surgical training and practice aligns with global trends and enhances surgical capabilities.