Artificial intelligence for surgical care in war-torn sudan: Feasibility, barriers, and ethical perspectives from a conflict zone

This study provides inaugural evidence on AI feasibility within an African zone. Despite infrastructure collapse, Sudanese surgeons show strong interest in AI for triage and diagnostics. To move forward, development must prioritize offline-compatible, context-adapted tools and robust governance frameworks. These findings provide a blueprint for integrating AI to bolster surgical resilience during humanitarian crises.