Artificial intelligence empowers functional preservation and safety guarantee in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20250318-00106
- VernacularTitle:人工智能赋能腔镜结直肠手术的功能保护及其安全保障
- Author:
Zhen SUN
1
;
Yi XIAO
1
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院 北京协和医院基本外科结直肠专业组，北京 100730
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Colorectal neoplasms;
Surgery, colorectal;
Artificial intelligence;
Functional preservation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2025;28(6):615-618
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Transabdominal and transanal endoscopic approaches have become mainstream in colorectal surgery. With the substantial improvement in survival outcomes for colorectal cancer patients, a growing number of colorectal surgeons are increasingly focusing on enhancing postoperative quality of life, prioritizing functional preservation, especially the intraoperative preservation of pelvic autonomic nerves. Recently, with the gradual deepening of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the medical field, colorectal surgeons have begun exploring its implementation in colorectal surgery. Current achievements primarily involve the identification and protection of nerves and organs. However, most AI applications remain at preclinical exploration stages, limiting their clinical application. Furthermore, AI faces challenges in recognizing blood vessels with significant deformation and movement. Thus, the precise real-time navigation and protection of blood vessels during surgery have yet to be achieved. Therefore, future developments in this field should focus on resolving issues such as non-rigid registration, real-time calibration etc., thereby deepening the application of AI in functional preservation and surgical safety assurance during laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
