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. 2024 Feb;38(2):475-487.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-023-10551-7. Epub 2024 Jan 5.

Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper

SAGES Digital Surgery Working Group; Jawad T Ali  1 , Gene Yang  2 , Courtney A Green  3 , Benjamin L Reed  4 , Amin Madani  5   6 , Todd A Ponsky  7 , Jeffrey Hazey  8 , Steven S Rothenberg  9 , Christopher M Schlachta  10 , Dmitry Oleynikov  11 , Nova Szoka  12
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Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper

SAGES Digital Surgery Working Group et al. Surg Endosc. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Background: Digital surgery is a new paradigm within the surgical innovation space that is rapidly advancing and encompasses multiple areas.

Methods: This white paper from the SAGES Digital Surgery Working Group outlines the scope of digital surgery, defines key terms, and analyzes the challenges and opportunities surrounding this disruptive technology.

Results: In its simplest form, digital surgery inserts a computer interface between surgeon and patient. We divide the digital surgery space into the following elements: advanced visualization, enhanced instrumentation, data capture, data analytics with artificial intelligence/machine learning, connectivity via telepresence, and robotic surgical platforms. We will define each area, describe specific terminology, review current advances as well as discuss limitations and opportunities for future growth.

Conclusion: Digital Surgery will continue to evolve and has great potential to bring value to all levels of the healthcare system. The surgical community has an essential role in understanding, developing, and guiding this emerging field.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Digital surgery; Imaging; Innovation; Robotic surgery; Telemedicine.

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