AI in Medicine: Robotics & Surgery
Intelligent Surgery: How AI and Robotics Are Redefining Precision and Decision-Making in the Operating Room
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Kersting
Artificial intelligence and robotic systems are transforming surgical practice from craftsmanship to data-driven precision. This talk explores how machine learning enhances intraoperative decision-making, enables autonomous assistance, and integrates imaging, navigation, and tele-mentoring into surgical workflows. Drawing on real-world experience, we discuss opportunities and limits of AI-guided robotic surgery, from abdominal and thoracic procedures to future vision-based automation. Beyond technology, ethical, training, and safety aspects are addressed—highlighting how AI can augment, not replace, the surgeon’s expertise.