Artificial intelligence–assisted augmented reality robotic lung surgery: Navigating the future of thoracic surgery
Amir H. Sadeghi, Quinten J Mank, Alper S. Tuzcu, Jasper Hofman, Sabrina Siregar, Alexander P.W.M. Maat, Alexandre Mottrie, Jolanda Kluin, Pieter De Backer
Abstract
In recent years, thoracic surgery has undergone a transformative shift, propelled by technological advancements such as robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), artificial intelligence (AI), and extended reality.1 RATS has gained global popularity, offering innovative tools like robotic stapling, fluorescence imaging, and the integration of 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructions in the console. However, challenges persist, including a lack of tactile feedback, constrained visual access because of the proximity of robotic instruments to target tissues, and a significant learning curve.
Topics & Concepts
Augmented realityRobotic surgeryCardiothoracic surgeryComputer scienceMixed realityArtificial intelligenceSurgeryMedicineSurgical Simulation and TrainingLung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentRadiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging