Drs. Grantcharov and Yeung Receive Funding to develop AI-Assisted Surgery Training
November 27, 2023
Drs. Teodore Grantcharov and Serena Yeung’s project—Towards AI-Assisted Surgery and Surgical Training—has been selected for funding by the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging (AIMI) and the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).
“The work will focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) as an engine for automated skill assessment during open surgical procedures,” said Dr. Grantcharov. “While previous work has focused on AI for laparoscopic procedures, open surgery presents more challenges due to more complex field of you and data access. The project will power several initiatives that will enhance education and assessment, feedback and coaching during open surgery and procedural interventions during trauma.”
This is a collaborative project between Stanford’s Department of Surgery and Department of Computer Science.
Teodore Grantcharov, MD
Serena Yeung, PhD
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