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| author | Khan, Ufaq Nawaz, Umair Qayyum, Adnan Ashraf, Shazad Xie, Yutong Khan, Muhammad Haris Bilal, Muhammad Qadir, Junaid |
| author_facet | Khan, Ufaq Nawaz, Umair Qayyum, Adnan Ashraf, Shazad Xie, Yutong Khan, Muhammad Haris Bilal, Muhammad Qadir, Junaid |
| contents | Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), particularly through the introduction of Foundation Models (FMs), have significantly enhanced surgical scene understanding within minimally invasive surgery (MIS). This paper surveys the integration of state-of-the-art ML and DL technologies, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Vision Transformers (ViTs), and Foundation Models like the Segment Anything Model (SAM), into surgical workflows. These technologies improve segmentation accuracy, instrument tracking, and phase recognition in surgical scene understanding. The paper explores the challenges these technologies face, such as data variability and computational demands, and discusses ethical considerations and integration hurdles in clinical settings. Highlighting the roles of FMs, we bridge the technological capabilities with clinical needs and outline future research directions to enhance the adaptability, efficiency, and ethical alignment of AI applications in surgery. Our findings suggest that substantial progress has been made; however, more focused efforts are required to achieve seamless integration of these technologies into clinical workflows, ensuring they complement surgical practice by enhancing precision, reducing risks, and optimizing patient outcomes. |
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| spellingShingle | Surgical Scene Understanding in the Era of Foundation AI Models: A Comprehensive Review Khan, Ufaq Nawaz, Umair Qayyum, Adnan Ashraf, Shazad Xie, Yutong Khan, Muhammad Haris Bilal, Muhammad Qadir, Junaid Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), particularly through the introduction of Foundation Models (FMs), have significantly enhanced surgical scene understanding within minimally invasive surgery (MIS). This paper surveys the integration of state-of-the-art ML and DL technologies, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Vision Transformers (ViTs), and Foundation Models like the Segment Anything Model (SAM), into surgical workflows. These technologies improve segmentation accuracy, instrument tracking, and phase recognition in surgical scene understanding. The paper explores the challenges these technologies face, such as data variability and computational demands, and discusses ethical considerations and integration hurdles in clinical settings. Highlighting the roles of FMs, we bridge the technological capabilities with clinical needs and outline future research directions to enhance the adaptability, efficiency, and ethical alignment of AI applications in surgery. Our findings suggest that substantial progress has been made; however, more focused efforts are required to achieve seamless integration of these technologies into clinical workflows, ensuring they complement surgical practice by enhancing precision, reducing risks, and optimizing patient outcomes. |
| title | Surgical Scene Understanding in the Era of Foundation AI Models: A Comprehensive Review |
| topic | Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.14886 |