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Surgery utilizing artificial intelligence technology: why we should not rule it out.

Hisashi Shinohara1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 11 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan. shinohara@hyo-med.ac.jp.

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Surgical comfort is crucial for patient safety, as surgeon errors can occur even in advanced procedures. Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision offer potential solutions to reduce surgeon burden and improve outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical technology and artificial intelligence
  • Human factors in surgery

Background:

  • Advancements in optical and robotic technologies enhance surgical capabilities but do not guarantee absolute safety.
  • Surgeon stress and cognitive load in complex procedures can lead to errors, impacting patient safety.
  • The concept of "surgical comfort" is increasingly recognized as vital for maintaining surgeon performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of surgical comfort in mitigating errors during advanced surgical procedures.
  • To explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically computer vision, in supporting surgeons.
  • To discuss the integration of AI as an assistive tool rather than a replacement for surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on surgical technology, human performance, and AI applications in medicine.
Keywords:
Artificial intelligenceComputer visionDecision-makingSurgery

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  • Analysis of the impact of advanced surgery on surgeon cognitive load and decision-making.
  • Conceptual exploration of AI-driven assistive technologies in surgical settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Despite technological progress, human performance limitations remain a key factor in surgical adverse events.
    • AI, particularly computer vision, shows promise in reducing the mental and physical burden on surgeons.
    • AI is unlikely to replace surgeons due to the complex cognitive and ethical aspects of surgical practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing "surgical comfort" is essential for enhancing patient safety in minimally invasive and high-risk surgeries.
    • AI technologies, such as computer vision, can serve as valuable assistive tools to support surgeons.
    • The future of surgery likely involves a synergistic collaboration between human surgeons and AI-powered systems.