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AI revolutionizes the operating room: The computer must learn to think like a surgeon

AI revolutionizes the operating room: The computer must learn to think like a surgeon

Artificial intelligence and robotics are increasingly being integrated into operating rooms to assist with surgical procedures. Experts predict that common surgeries, such as gallbladder removal, will be performed using this advanced technology within the next decade.

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