Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Surgery: Future Trends and Challenges
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "General Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 714
Special Issue Editors
Interests: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; surgical medical robots; machine learning; image analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: artificial intelligence; diagnostic imaging; image analysis; diagnostic radiology; image analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue on “Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Surgery: Future Trends and Challenges”. In the evolving landscape of modern healthcare, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgical practices is becoming increasingly significant, promising substantial benefits for both medical professionals and patients. AI’s role in automating and enhancing processes traditionally managed by human professionals is growing in importance. AI algorithms, when supported by extensive datasets, can perform multilayer pattern analyses, thereby aiding in various aspects of the surgical workflow. Unlike radiology, where AI has predominantly focused on image analysis, our Special Issue will delve into the specificities of AI applications in surgery. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: preoperative planning, utilizing AI to enhance its precision through advanced imaging techniques and predictive analytics; intraoperative assistance, implementing AI-driven tools and robotic systems to support surgeons during procedures, thus improving accuracy and reducing human error; and postoperative care and rehabilitation, specifically AI applications in monitoring patient recovery, predicting complications, and personalizing rehabilitation programs.
We are particularly interested in submissions that highlight the technical aspects and practical applications of AI in these areas, discuss future trends, and address the challenges faced in integrating AI into surgical practice.
This Special Issue aims to gather and disseminate current knowledge on AI methods utilized in surgical systems, fostering an exchange of ideas which will contribute to a deeper understanding of AI's surgical potential and limitations. We believe that your expertise in this field would make a valuable contribution to this collection.
We are excited about the prospect of your participation in this important discourse and look forward to receiving your submission.
Prof. Dr. Michał H. Strzelecki
Dr. Rafał Obuchowicz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- surgical planning
- surgical medical robots
- machine learning in surgery
- AI-supported post-operative care
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