Maintaining Health Equity in Precision Surgery

This article explores the intersection of precision surgery and health equity, emphasizing the importance of fairness in surgical care as artificial intelligence and precision medicine reshape the field. We address how biases in clinical algorithms, race-based corrections, and unequal access to technologies like next-generation sequencing can perpetuate disparities in thoracic surgery outcomes. We propose strategies to mitigate inequities, including adopting race-neutral pulmonary function testing, refining risk models, and implementing policies that promote fairness in surgical decision-making and patient care.