Use of in silico research in the development of abdominal and thoracic surgical devices: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Surgical innovation has exponentially improved over the past three decades. However, efficacy assessment of surgical devices through randomised controlled trials requires significant resources. In silico modelling may provide a solution, utilising computational simulations to develop and improve devices. This study aims to evaluate the current use of in silico modelling for devices used in abdominal and thoracic surgery.

Design

A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Data resources

PubMed, MEDLINE and Embase databases from January 2019 to August 2024 were searched.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Inclusion criteria were defined as studies using mathematic

SUBMITTER: Pattani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12642822 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature