Название: Artificial Intelligence in Neurosurgery: Translatable Technologies and Current Advances
Автор: Anand Veeravagu, Ethan Schonfeld
Издательство: CRC Press
Год: 2027
Страниц: 240
Язык: английский
Формат: True PDF, True EPUB
Размер: 11.6 MB

The field of neurosurgery stands at the precipice of a transformative era, driven by the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From optimizing patient selection and surgical parameters to enhancing intraoperative precision, AI has already begun to reshape the landscape of neurosurgical care. Yet, as these technologies advance from preclinical studies to real-world applications, the challenges of responsible integration, evaluation and safety have become increasingly urgent.

This groundbreaking textbook equips neurosurgeons with the foundational knowledge to navigate the complexities of AI in clinical practice. It explores the remarkable progress of AI systems, from machine learning–enhanced neuronavigation to agentic systems capable of autonomous, multistep workflows. With a focus on real-world clinical data, fairness and interpretability, the book addresses the critical hurdles of evaluation lag, dataset curation and regulatory oversight.

Artificial Intelligence and robotics synergistically are exceptionally powerful tools that have transformed the landscape of neurosurgery. AI’s capacity for rapid data analysis in collaboration with the precision of robotic systems, mean that neurosurgical procedures have become more accurate, less invasive and significantly safer. While challenges remain, including high costs, regulatory hurdles and ethical considerations, the benefits of this technological integration are clear. The continued evolution of Machine Learning, combined with advances in AR/VR, will lead to a future in which neurosurgery will be more standardized, predictable, efficient and tailored to individual patient needs.

As AI and robotics systems continue to advance, they will not only expand the range of treatable neurosurgical conditions but also provide the ability to reach and treat more rural populations. Ongoing research, coupled with rigorous clinical validation, will be critical in ensuring that these technologies are adopted safely and ethically into everyday surgical practice. Ultimately, the responsibility of the integration and use of this new technology largely falls on the surgeon, and it is wise that we educate ourselves appropriately as we adopt this technology.

As AI transitions from passive tools to active participants in medical problem-solving, this text provides a roadmap for neurosurgeons to lead the charge in developing, implementing and critically assessing these transformative technologies. By bridging the gap between innovation and practice, this book ensures that the next generation of neurosurgeons is prepared to harness the full potential of AI while safeguarding patient care.

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