The missing link between AI in surgery and real-world implementation: a UK perspective

Our Tech Editor examines why AI in UK surgery is impressive in theory, but stalled by infrastructure, training and coordination gaps.

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Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Published
2026-04-30
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https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsbull.2026.67
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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The missing link between AI in surgery and real-world implementation: a UK perspective

Z China
Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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The missing link between AI in surgery and real-world implementation: a UK perspective

Z China
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Abstract

Our Tech Editor examines why AI in UK surgery is impressive in theory, but stalled by infrastructure, training and coordination gaps.

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandVol. 108(3)
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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