ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN ROBOTIC-ASSISTED GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY

Bülent Şen

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, İstanbul, Türkiye

Şen B. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Robotic-Assisted Gastrointestinal Surgery. Çaycı HM, ed. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Gastrointestinal Surgery. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.153-162.

ABSTRACT

One of the most important recent developments in gastrointestinal surgery is the application of Artificial Intelligence in robotic-assisted surgical procedures. In the past few years, Artificial Intelligence has been able to reach important milestones, mainly in improving surgical precision, decision-making, and overall efficacy in procedures. This chapter provides a detailed analysis of the applications of Artificial Intelligence in robotic-assisted gastrointestinal surgery, detailing its current capabilities, inherent challenges, and future developments. This chapter discusses at length the role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing surgical practice, from preoperative planning to intraoperative decision support. It also explains specific applications of Artificial Intelligence in the management of gastrointestinal malignancies, focusing on novel improvements in diagnostic accuracy, surgical techniques, and patient outcomes.

Technologies based on artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the area of gastrointestinal surgery by increasing diagnostic accuracy and allowing for minimally invasive surgeries, while at the same time improving the surgical skills of the surgeons performing these surgeries. Artificial Intelligence also helps in smoothing the workflow of standard surgeries so that the surgical team can concentrate on the more complex aspects of the surgical procedures. The use of machine learning algorithms for real-time decision-making, the deployment of robotic systems for enhanced accuracy, and the investigation of Artificial Intelligence-driven imaging technologies are identified as major contributors to these developments..

Though this development is full of potential, there are many challenges it has to go through, such as issues related to data privacy, algorithm transparency, and extensive training requirements. Further ethical considerations relate to the autonomy of artificial intelligence in the domain of surgical practices, with special emphasis on the indispensable role of human involvement in the making of critical decisions. Lastly, the future development of artificial intelligence in robotic-assisted gastrointestinal surgery is discussed in the context of continued development of such technologies that will shape the future of surgery.

Keywords: AI; Artificial intelligence; Robotic surgical procedure; Gastrointestinal surgical procedure

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