How AI can be used in the Operating Room

Let's consider AI as a surgical copilot, capable of providing real-time guidance and insights to enhance patient-specific surgical approaches.

AI can enhance decision-making skills and automate some surgical tasks.

For instance, during a colonoscopy, AI can detect potential issues like polyps and immediately notify the surgeon.

It acts as an additional set of watchful eyes in the operating room, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.

Operating room components with the potential for AI integration are shown in blue.

Traditional laparoscopic towers could be integrated with VR and AR to improve 3D views, annotations, and warning systems for aberrant anatomy.

AI can predict the upcoming 15 to 30 seconds of a surgical procedure by analyzing vast databases of surgical videos (using computer vision).

During surgery, AI overlays critical information on the surgeon's screen.

Moreover, it can suggest actions like inserting a drainage tube or conducting a bubble test.

It can issue warnings, such as, “Caution, you're about to cut the common bile duct. Are you sure about this decision?”

In AI robotic surgery, the robot can automate some surgical tasks, such as suturing or tying knots.

The ultimate goal is a harmonious partnership between human expertise and AI/ surgical robot capabilities within the operating room.

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