Deep Learning Surgical Decision System for Real-Time Patient Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current surgical decision-making relies heavily on historical data and statistical averages, failing to account for real-time patient changes and individual variations, leading to potential complications and inefficiencies in surgical procedures.

Innovation Solution

A deep learning-based system that utilizes neural networks to predict surgical decisions, procedural success rates, and costs in real-time by analyzing historical patient data, current vital statistics, and surgical video feeds, allowing for dynamic adjustment of surgical strategies and reducing human error.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If historical data and statistical averages are used for surgical decision-making, then reliability is improved through established protocols, but adaptability to real-time patient changes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static historical data to dynamic real-time prediction models that continuously update based on current patient vitals and surgical progress. The deep learning model processes live data streams to provide adaptive surgical guidance that evolves with the procedure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements continuous feedback loops where real-time patient data is fed back into the deep learning model to refine predictions. The model learns from actual surgical outcomes and adjusts its predictions accordingly, creating a self-improving system that adapts to individual patient responses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If real-time predictive models are implemented, then adaptability to individual patient conditions is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidcomplexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The deep learning model serves as an intermediary layer between raw real-time data and surgical decision-making. It processes complex data streams from multiple sensors, consolidates information, and outputs actionable predictions, simplifying the interface between data collection and clinical judgment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses a universal deep learning framework that can process multiple data types (vitals, imaging, surgical progress) and provide various outputs (risk prediction, time estimation, complication detection) through a single integrated platform, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If human surgeons make decisions based on experience, then ease of operation is maintained through intuitive judgment, but measurement precision of surgical outcomes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidprecision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual statistical calculations and experience-based judgment with automated deep learning algorithms. The model automatically processes vast amounts of surgical data, identifies patterns, and generates precise predictions without human intervention in the calculation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The deep learning model creates a virtual copy of surgical knowledge and outcomes from historical data. This digital twin allows for precise measurement and prediction of surgical results without requiring physical manipulation or subjective human assessment, providing objective and reproducible measurements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20210142907A1System for Surgical Decisions Using Deep Learning
Publication Date: 2021.05.13 MOWERY ASHELEIGH ADELINE
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AI summary

A method of monitoring and treating a patient using physiological data, a computer learning system, and a predictive model. The method may include generating predicted physiological data for a patient that is compared to a predictive model. When the predicted physiological data is comparable to the predictive model, preemptive care is administered.