Use of artificial intelligence in breast surgery: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

We have witnessed tremendous advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Breast surgery, a subspecialty of general surgery, has notably benefited from AI technologies. This review aims to evaluate how AI has been integrated into breast surgery practices, to assess its effectiveness in improving surgical outcomes and operational efficiency, and to identify potential areas for future research and application.

Methods

Two authors independently conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases from January 1, 1950, to September 4, 2023, employing keywords pertinent to AI in conjunction with breast surgery or cancer. The search focused on English language publications, where relevance was determi

SUBMITTER: Seth I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11002485 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature