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.
Authors
- Joël L. Lavanchy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0248-4996)
- Omar Yusef Kudsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6723-0909)
- Andrew J. Hung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7201-6736)
Institutions
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- University of Basel (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- npj Digital Surgery
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s44484-025-00001-3
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00