[Standardization and modeling of surgical processes].

Area of Science:

• Medical Technology
• Surgical Innovation
• Digital Health

Background:

• The 21st-century operating room is experiencing a paradigm shift driven by rapid technological advancements.
• Integration of new technologies is reshaping surgical practices and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify technologies integrated into current surgical routines.
• To explore achieving a favorable cost-benefit balance with new software-based assistance systems.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of state-of-the-art technology using a semi-automated system for otorhinolaryngology surgery.
• Focus on digital handbooks and in situ navigational functions.

Main Results:

• Individual patient models, based on digital imaging, facilitate optimized surgical decisions.
• Digitization and interconnectedness of information enable high standardization of procedures.
• Assistance systems leverage this data for comprehensive documentation and process reliability.

Conclusions:

• Operating room automation increases quality, precision, and standardization, improving treatment effectiveness.
• Adapted training concepts are essential to prevent skill degradation and over-reliance on technology.