[Application of artificial intelligence in thoracic surgery].

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Thoracic Surgery
• Artificial Intelligence Applications

Background:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology in medicine, with current applications largely focused on medical imaging analysis.
• Research into AI's potential for enhancing patient treatment is ongoing and extensive.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the current and potential applications of artificial intelligence in the daily routine of thoracic surgery.
• To identify existing practices and forms of AI integration in thoracic surgical workflows.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies and applications.
• Analysis of existing research on artificial intelligence in thoracic surgery.

Main Results:

• Artificial intelligence is most effectively utilized in diagnostics and treatment planning within current capabilities.
• Standardization and evaluation of centralized data collection are crucial for comprehensive AI implementation.
• Current AI use in thoracic surgery is primarily limited to specific analytical tasks.

Conclusions:

• Promising research findings exist for AI in thoracic surgery, but practical implementation remains challenging.
• Significant hurdles exist in integrating AI tools into routine surgical practice.
• Further development in data management and standardization is needed to overcome implementation barriers.