Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new method of computer science and associated fields to create the ability for machines to establish reasoning and perform cognitive functions. One can differentiate in “strong AI” and “weak AI.” The aim of these applications is the support of human thinking in connection with technical processing. A major element of AI is the process of learning by these machines, which will build experience and improve the process and which should be able to handle “uncertainties” based on learned and generated probabilities of signs and events. Applications of AI in medicine and especially endoscopy and surgery have grown over the last few years as technology has advanced and clinical data has become more digitally accessible. It is becoming more important for surgeons to develop a fundamental understanding of the common techniques, applications, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI.
