Protocol for semantic segmentation of spinal endoscopic instruments and anatomic structures : how far is robotic endoscopy surgery?

Abstract

Background Automatic analysis of endoscopic images will played an important role in the future spine robotic surgery. The study is designed as a translational study to develop AI models of semantic segmentation for spinal endoscopic instruments and anatomic structures. The aim is to provide the visual understanding basis of endoscopic images for future intelligent robotic surgery.