Rapid advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence in recent years have already
begun to transform many industries, and are beginning to make headway into healthcare …

The continuing enhancement of the surgical environment in the digital age has led to a
number of innovations being highlighted as potential disruptive technologies in the surgical …

Wearable technology has become an important trend in consumer electronics in the past
year. The miniaturization and mass production of myriad sensors have made possible the …

Exponential growth in computing power, data storage, and sensing technology has led to a
world in which we can both capture and analyze incredible amounts of data. The evolution …

Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are being applied in hospitals across the
world to aid in clinical decision support, discuss risk of certain procedures with patients, and …

The 21st Century medical environment is a complex operating environment. The integration
of information technology in the medical sector offers the evolution in information-focused …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging in healthcare, yet applications in surgery
remain relatively nascent. Here we review the integration of AI in the field of surgery …

Background Digitalization in surgery is gaining attention in the surgical community, with
robotics and augmented reality as key issues. Robotics The term surgical robot is basically …

Advanced robotics has revolutionized modern minimally invasive surgery, offering
unprecedented precision, dexterity, and control to surgeons. These robotic systems, such as …

To provide an overview of the novel applications of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual
Reality (VR) technologies within the realm of Surgery. This chapter will clarify the concepts …