ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024
Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper.
Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Regulating digital surgery to balance safety and innovation: a SAGES white paper.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Risk and liability in the deployment of AI systems for surgery: a SAGES white paper.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Review
- Artificial intelligence in emergency surgery: a scoping review within the artificial intelligence in emergency and trauma surgery (ARIES) project.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2026Article
- Generative Artificial Intelligence in Academic Surgery: Ethical Implications and Transformative Potential.The Journal of surgical research · 2025Review
- Dynamic Augmented Reality Cues for Telementoring in Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Upcoming multi-visceral robotic surgery systems: a SAGES review.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundDigital surgery is a new paradigm within the surgical innovation space that is rapidly advancing and encompasses multiple areas.
methodsThis 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.
resultsIn 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.
conclusionDigital 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.
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