AI/Machine Learning in Pediatric Neurosurgery-AI/Machine Learning in Pediatric Neurosurgery

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The session on "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pediatric Neurosurgery" featured three key speakers sharing insights on the use of AI and machine learning in the field. Daniel Donahoe, a pediatric neurosurgeon, led the discussions by updating on recent advancements in AI. He highlighted the potential of AI in achieving near-human equivalence in various medical tasks, such as image processing, and emphasized the importance of understanding AI terminology and neural networks. Donahoe clarified distinctions between training and inference in AI models.<br /><br />Laura Prollo provided insights into using AI for research and practice. She discussed machine learning applications in predicting outcomes for conditions like interventricular hemorrhage of prematurity and differentiating pediatric brain tumors using imaging data. Her emphasis was on using AI for more precise prognostication and diagnosis.<br /><br />Jeffrey Raskin focused on AI applications in epilepsy surgery, highlighting machine learning for improving decision support and identifying biomarkers. Raskin discussed predicting surgical outcomes and cited examples where AI models helped enhance referral systems and surgery candidacy assessments.<br /><br />The session concluded with discussions on AI's impact on surgery, highlighting how AI could improve surgical planning, particularly trajectories for surgical interventions. The speakers underscored the need for ethical development and use of AI, emphasizing the importance of ensuring patient data privacy and addressing biases to foster fairness and trust in AI applications. The session emphasized AI's role in enhancing clinical practices through augmented intelligence while retaining human oversight and decision-making.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Pediatric Neurosurgery

AI Advancements

Neural Networks

Image Processing

Prognostication

Diagnosis

Epilepsy Surgery

Surgical Planning

Ethical AI

Patient Data Privacy