Key result
AI and machine learning show potential to enhance general surgery workflows, decision-making, and patient outcomes.
Why the study?
While machine learning has made substantial strides in diagnostic fields like radiology and pathology, its role in surgery represents an emerging frontier.
Do artificial intelligence and machine learning applications improve clinical decision-making, surgical workflows, and patient outcomes in general surgery?
Do artificial intelligence and machine learning applications improve clinical decision-making, surgical workflows, and patient outcomes in general surgery?
This narrative review highlights the transformative potential of AI and ML in general surgery for predicting clinical outcomes and enhancing surgical training.
Hypothesis-generating for AI in general surgery; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
As computational power and data science continue to advance at an unprecedented pace, their influence is reshaping various scientific fields, including medicine.While machine learning (ML) has already made substantial strides in diagnostic areas, such as radiology and pathology, its role in surgery is an emerging frontier.This narrative review examines the current literature on artificial intelligence (AI) and ML applications in general surgery, with a particular focus on their ability to support clinical decision-making, streamline surgical workflows, and improve patient outcomes.Key topics explored include predicting discharge dates, assessing preoperative risk for both elective and emergency surgeries, and the innovative use of AI in resident education and simulation training.By evaluating these developments, the practical challenges, ethical concerns, and future prospects of integrating AI into surgical practice were discussed.Ultimately, this review highlights the transformative potential of AI and ML in surgery, suggesting that these technologies will play a key role in enhancing care quality and the professional growth of surgeons.
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Torabi et al. (2025) conducted a review in General Surgery. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was evaluated. Artificial intelligence and machine learning demonstrate transformative potential in general surgery by supporting clinical decision-making, streamlining workflows, and improving patient outcomes and surgical education.
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