Robot Trained on Surgical Videos Performs Autonomous Gallbladder Removal

Edited by: Veronika Radoslavskaya

A surgical robot, trained by observing surgical videos, has autonomously completed a complex gallbladder removal procedure.

The robot, named SRT-H, demonstrated precision and adaptability, mirroring the skills of an experienced human surgeon. This achievement, led by Johns Hopkins University, marks a significant step toward fully autonomous surgical systems.

The SRT-H system utilized a hierarchical framework and imitation learning to execute the cholecystectomy procedure with a 100% success rate. It adapted to anatomical variations and made autonomous decisions, showcasing the potential of AI in surgery.

This research, supported by ARPA-H, suggests a future where surgical robots could reduce human error and improve patient outcomes. However, human oversight remains crucial to address unforeseen complications.

Sources

  • The Hub

  • SRT-H: A Hierarchical Framework for Autonomous Surgery via Language Conditioned Imitation Learning

  • Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor

  • AI brings autonomous procedures closer, but surgeons still key

  • Johns Hopkins receives more than $20M to support development of advanced surgical techniques to treat cancer

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