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Review
. 2019 Apr 17:41:53-55.
doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2019.04.001. eCollection 2019 May.

Artificial intelligence, regenerative surgery, robotics? What is realistic for the future of surgery?

Sam P Tarassoli  1
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Review

Artificial intelligence, regenerative surgery, robotics? What is realistic for the future of surgery?

Sam P Tarassoli. Ann Med Surg (Lond). .

Abstract

The potential of surgery lies in the technological advances that would complement it. The landscape of the field will differ depending on the time period being looked at and would no doubt include conjecture. Initial breakthroughs will need to pave the way for future medical technology and apply to the surgical sciences. Within the next 10 years we would expect to see the emergence of big data analysis, cuttingedge image processing techniques for surgical planning and better implementation of virtual and augmented reality in operating theatres for both patient care and teaching purposes. Over the next 50 to 100 years, the use of quantum computing should lead to increased automation in our healthcare systems. The inception of novel biomaterial invention and advanced genetic engineering will usher in the new age of regenerative medicine in the clinical setting. The future of surgery includes many predictions and promises, but it is apparent that the development will lead to bettering outcome and focus on patient care.

Keywords: Innovation; Medical Technology; Surgery.

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Proposed prediction timeline of future surgical technologies.
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