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This review article discusses the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in oncologic thoracic surgery, focusing on its applications in decision support, surgical planning, intraoperative guidance, and postoperative monitoring. AI algorithms are being developed to improve lung cancer detection on imaging, enhance surgical precision with robotic assistance, and predict postoperative complications using wearable devices and medical records. The review highlights the potential benefits and challenges of AI integration in thoracic surgical practice.
AI-driven tools show promise in enhancing various aspects of oncologic thoracic surgery, from improved preoperative diagnostics to more precise intraoperative guidance and predictive postoperative risk assessment.
Simple Summary Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way surgeons perform chest surgery, including operations on the lungs and other organs in the chest. AI uses computers to help surgeons make better decisions, plan surgeries, and even guide them during operations. For example, AI can help spot lung cancer earlier by analyzing scans and test results more quickly and accurately than before. During surgery, smart robots and computer programs can help surgeons be more precise, making the surgery safer and helping patients recover faster. After surgery, AI can help physicians watch for problems and predict which patients might need extra care, using information from wearable devices and medical records. While these new tools are promising, there are still challenges. AI needs to be tested widely to make sure it works for everyone, and physicians must be careful about privacy and fairness. Some computer programs can make mistakes or be hard to understand, so experts are working to make AI safer and easier to use. Overall, AI is helping medical doctors to improve care for people who need chest surgery, but more research and careful planning are needed before these tools become a regular part of medical practice.
