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Area of Science:

Medical Technology
Surgical Innovation
Digital Health

Background:

Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) encompasses diverse technologies aimed at improving surgical outcomes.
CAS offers potential enhancements in diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management for surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

To review significant new technologies in computer-assisted surgery.
To explore the applications of these advanced surgical technologies.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive MEDLINE search identified 1702 references.
Key topics included image guidance, robot-assisted surgery, human-machine interface, surgical processes, training, and clinical decision support.
64 relevant publications were selected for this review.

Main Results:

Computer-assisted systems are increasingly adopted in both experimental and clinical settings.
Computer-assisted abdominal surgery is developing, with growing evidence of benefits in diagnosis and treatment.
Clinical studies demonstrate the value of computers beyond documentation, aiding surgeons directly.

Conclusions:

Computer-assisted systems are becoming integral to surgical practice.
Clinical decision support systems represent a potential paradigm shift in patient diagnosis and treatment.
The field of computer-assisted surgery is rapidly advancing, promising significant future impacts.