AI Enhances Scar Detection in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

An AI framework improves scar tissue visualization during laparoscopic cholecystectomy under bleeding conditions, which is critical for preventing bile duct injuries.

  • The system significantly improved scar detection, yielding a p-value < 0.001 across expert surgeons.
  • It translates bleeding images into clearer representations for better surgical decision-making.

Surgeons can utilize this real-time technology to enhance safety in challenging surgical environments.

  • Achieves near real-time processing at 0.06 seconds per frame.

Journal Article by Tokuyasu T, Ikeda S (…) Inomata M et 3 al. in Surg Endosc

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