The digital transformation of surgery

Abstract Rapid advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence in recent years have already begun to transform many industries, and are beginning to make headway into healthcare. There is tremendous potential for new digital technologies to improve the care of surgical patients. In this p...

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Main Authors: Jayson S. Marwaha, Marium M. Raza, Joseph C. Kvedar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-05-01
Series:npj Digital Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-023-00846-3
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Summary:Abstract Rapid advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence in recent years have already begun to transform many industries, and are beginning to make headway into healthcare. There is tremendous potential for new digital technologies to improve the care of surgical patients. In this piece, we highlight work being done to advance surgical care using machine learning, computer vision, wearable devices, remote patient monitoring, and virtual and augmented reality. We describe ways these technologies can be used to improve the practice of surgery, and discuss opportunities and challenges to their widespread adoption and use in operating rooms and at the bedside.
ISSN:2398-6352