On the importance of interpretable machine learning predictions to inform clinical decision making in oncology

SC Lu, CL Swisher, C Chung, D Jaffray… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Machine learning-based tools are capable of guiding individualized clinical management
and decision-making by providing predictions of a patient's future health state. Through their …

The use of machine learning for predicting complications of free-flap head and neck reconstruction

M Asaad, SC Lu, AM Hassan, P Kambhampati… - Annals of surgical …, 2023 - Springer
Background Machine learning has been increasingly used for surgical outcome prediction,
yet applications in head and neck reconstruction are not well-described. In this study, we …

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in prediction of surgical complications: current state, applications, and implications

AM Hassan, A Rajesh, M Asaad… - The American …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Surgical complications pose significant challenges for surgeons, patients, and health care
systems as they may result in patient distress, suboptimal outcomes, and higher health care …

Deep learning model utilizing clinical data alone outperforms image-based model for hernia recurrence following abdominal wall reconstruction with long-term follow …

HH Wilson, C Ma, D Ku, GT Scarola, VA Augenstein… - Surgical …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Deep learning models (DLMs) using preoperative computed
tomography (CT) imaging have shown promise in predicting outcomes following abdominal …

A surgeon's guide to artificial intelligence-driven predictive models

AM Hassan, A Rajesh, M Asaad… - The American …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on processing and interpreting complex information as well
as identifying relationships and patterns among complex data. Artificial intelligence-and …

Artificial intelligence in surgical research: Accomplishments and future directions

MP Rogers, HM Janjua, S Walczak, M Baker… - The American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mini-abstract The study introduces various methods of performing conventional ML and their
implementation in surgical areas, and the need to move beyond these traditional …

Machine learning, deep learning and hernia surgery. Are we pushing the limits of abdominal core health? A qualitative systematic review

DL Lima, J Kasakewitch, DQ Nguyen, R Nogueira… - Hernia, 2024 - Springer
Introduction This systematic review aims to evaluate the use of machine learning and
artificial intelligence in hernia surgery. Methods The PRISMA guidelines were followed …

Predicting patient-reported outcomes following surgery using machine learning

AM Hassan, A Biaggi-Ondina, A Rajesh… - The American …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) enable providers to identify differences in treatment
effectiveness, postoperative recovery, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. By allowing a …

Machine learning applications in healthcare: The state of knowledge and future directions

M Roy, SJ Minar, P Dhar, ATM Faruq - arxiv preprint arxiv:2307.14067, 2023 - arxiv.org
Detection of easily missed hidden patterns with fast processing power makes machine
learning (ML) indispensable to today's healthcare system. Though many ML applications …

Feature selection integrating Shapley values and mutual information in reinforcement learning: An application in the prediction of post-operative outcomes in patients …

SH Kim, SY Park, H Seo, J Woo - Computer Methods and Programs in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background: In predicting post-operative outcomes for patients with end-stage renal
disease, our study faced challenges related to class imbalance and a high-dimensional …