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ReviewChirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2025

[Validation of artificial intelligence algorithms for the surgical practice].

Annika Reinke

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Review in Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Annika ReinkeAbteilung Intelligente Medizinische Systeme und Helmholtz Imaging, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 223, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland. a.reinke@dkfz-heidelberg.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in surgery; however, the validation of such systems is often methodologically insufficient.

objectiveWhich validation issues arise in surgical AI and what requirements can be derived for clinically meaningful validation strategies?

methodsMetric-related pitfalls reported in the literature were analyzed, combined with insights from the interdisciplinary consensus process "metrics reloaded" and its ongoing extension to surgical applications.

resultsRecurring weaknesses are observed at the levels of data, metrics and reporting. The lack of consideration of temporal structures and aggregation in video data is particularly critical. DISCUSSION: A structured, clinically grounded validation is essential for the safe use of surgical AI. The metrics reloaded procedure is currently being adapted to address surgery-specific requirements.

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AlgorithmsArtificial IntelligenceSurgical Procedures, OperativeValidation Studies as TopicHumansAssessment methodsMetricsMetrics reloadedSurgical video analysisVideo data

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