Advancements in AI, telehealth transform remote surgical assistance

Surgical innovation has made significant advancements thanks to telehealth and artificial intelligence (AI). Issues like the lack of physicians and the provision of healthcare in underprivileged areas can be addressed with the aid of remote surgical assistance. With the integration of AI into telehealth systems, remote surgical assistance is undergoing a transformation to enhance patient outcomes and shorten hospital stays, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

According to GlobalData, the AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.2% during 2023-30.

Elia Garcia, Medical Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, patient engagement has significantly increased thanks to telehealth, which connects patients and doctors via user-friendly software on computers or smartphones. Surgeries, which were challenging previously, can now be performed by surgeons directly and remotely on patients. With the advancements in technology, patients anywhere in the world can now receive healthcare services from remote clinics.”

Medtronic’s recent addition of live streaming capabilities to its Touch Surgery Ecosystem (TSE) and the expansion of AI analytics within the Touch Surgery Performance Insights (TSPI) platform represent a strategic move to revolutionize remote surgical assistance. It aims to eliminate geographical barriers, streamline surgical procedures, and improve post-procedural analysis through insights powered by AI. Additionally, the new capabilities target to enhance patient outcomes and allow for real-time observation of surgical procedures.

By increasing training opportunities and performing surgeries in a less invasive and more efficient manner, this multidisciplinary approach not only addresses staffing shortages but also gives surgeons and trainees more educational options.

Garcia concludes: “Large volumes of patient data gathered by remote patient monitoring devices can be used to spot patterns or problems during surgery. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, live streaming and AI-driven analytics are two innovations that could completely transform remote surgical assistance, ultimately helping patients, surgeons, and healthcare systems.” GlobalData