Reimagining surgery in a world powered by intelligence, connectivity, and code

Surgery is undergoing a profound digital transformation, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor technologies, and cloud connectivity. These innovations are redefining the operating room as a dynamic, data-native environment where multimodal information streams support real-time decision-making, predictive modeling, and personalized workflows. From digital twins and autonomous task execution to global tele-mentoring and remote postoperative care, the emerging ecosystem of “intelligence, connectivity, and code” is reshaping surgical practice. Ensuring transparency and patient-centered implementation will be critical as surgery accelerates into its digital future.

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npj Digital Surgery
Published
2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44484-025-00001-3
Primary Topic
Surgical Simulation and Training
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Reimagining surgery in a world powered by intelligence, connectivity, and code

Joël L. Lavanchy, Omar Yusef Kudsi, Andrew J. Hung
npj Digital Surgery
Surgical Simulation and Training
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Reimagining surgery in a world powered by intelligence, connectivity, and code

Joël L. Lavanchy, Omar Yusef Kudsi, Andrew J. Hung
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Abstract

Surgery is undergoing a profound digital transformation, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor technologies, and cloud connectivity. These innovations are redefining the operating room as a dynamic, data-native environment where multimodal information streams support real-time decision-making, predictive modeling, and personalized workflows. From digital twins and autonomous task execution to global tele-mentoring and remote postoperative care, the emerging ecosystem of “intelligence, connectivity, and code” is reshaping surgical practice. Ensuring transparency and patient-centered implementation will be critical as surgery accelerates into its digital future.

npj Digital SurgeryVol. 1(1)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US), Harvard University (US), University of Basel (CH)
Openalex Percentile: Top 35%
Surgical Simulation and Training
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