Digital twins assisted surgery: A conceptual framework for transforming surgical training and navigation.

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q2 SURGERY

Surgeon-Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland Pub Date : 2025-09-23 DOI:10.1016/j.surge.2025.09.007

Justicia Kyeremeh, Lisa Asciak, James P Blackmur, Xichun Luo, Frederic Picard, Wenmiao Shu, Grant D Stewart

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Abstract

Background: Given the complexity and evolution of modern surgical procedures, there is a need for training methods to develop and keep pace. Digital Twins Assisted Surgery (DTAS) offers a novel opportunity to enhance both surgical education and intraoperative decision-making.

Patients and methods: We propose a conceptual framework for integrating DTAS into surgical education. Hypothetical case examples are presented to illustrate how DTAS could be utilized for preoperative planning, intraoperative guidance, and individualized skill development in surgical trainees.

Results: DTAS demonstrates potential for improving surgical precision, skill acquisition, and patient safety. By integrating real-time data, 3D modelling, and predictive analytics, DTAS holds promise for improving surgical outcomes and facilitating skill acquisition in complex procedures.

Conclusions: DTAS could transform surgical training and navigation. Pilot studies and validation trials are needed to assess its integration into curricula and its impact on clinical outcomes.

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数字双胞胎辅助手术：改变手术训练和导航的概念框架。

背景：考虑到现代外科手术的复杂性和发展，需要培训方法来发展和跟上步伐。数字双胞胎辅助手术（DTAS）提供了一个新的机会，加强手术教育和术中决策。患者和方法：我们提出了一个将DTAS纳入外科教育的概念框架。假设的案例被提出，以说明如何利用DTAS术前计划，术中指导，并在外科培训生个体化的技能发展。结果：DTAS显示了提高手术精度、技能获得和患者安全的潜力。通过整合实时数据、3D建模和预测分析，DTAS有望改善手术结果，并促进复杂手术中的技能获取。结论：DTAS可以改变手术训练和导航。需要进行试点研究和验证试验，以评估其与课程的整合及其对临床结果的影响。

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Surgeon-Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland 医学-外科

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

0.00%

发文量

158

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Since its establishment in 2003, The Surgeon has established itself as one of the leading multidisciplinary surgical titles, both in print and online. The Surgeon is published for the worldwide surgical and dental communities. The goal of the Journal is to achieve wider national and international recognition, through a commitment to excellence in original research. In addition, both Colleges see the Journal as an important educational service, and consequently there is a particular focus on post-graduate development. Much of our educational role will continue to be achieved through publishing expanded review articles by leaders in their field. Articles in related areas to surgery and dentistry, such as healthcare management and education, are also welcomed. We aim to educate, entertain, give insight into new surgical techniques and technology, and provide a forum for debate and discussion.