The next question is: will it actually improve the performance of surgeons in the operating room and reduce complications? The AI needs more data, videosAnother challenge lies in expanding the technology to other surgical procedures. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common operations, so it was relatively easy for the researchers to procure videos of successful surgeries. Madani said he's well aware of the need for data and is already in talks with other experts about creating a global repository of surgical videos. Next, pending research approval, Madani plans to test whether the technology actually improves the performance of other surgeons, thus reducing negative surgical complications.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2021 09:38 UTC