Exploring AI-healthcare innovation: natural language processing-based patents analysis for technology-driven roadmapping

PurposeThe purposes of this paper are (1) to explore the overall development of AI technologies and applications that have been demonstrated to be fundamentally important in the healthcare industry, and their related commercialized products and (2) to identify technologies with promise as the basis of useful applications and profitable products in the AI-healthcare domain.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a technology-driven technology roadmap approach, combined with natural language processing (NLP)-based patents analysis, to identify promising and potentially profitable existing AI technologies and products in the domain of AI healthcare.FindingsRobotics technology exhibits huge potential in surgical and diagnostics applications. Intuitive Surgical Inc., manufacturer of the Da Vinci robotic system and Ion robotic lung-biopsy system, dominates the robotics-assisted surgical and diagnostic fields. Diagnostics and medical imaging are particularly active fields for the application of AI, not only for analysis of CT and MRI scans, but also for image archiving and communications.Originality/valueThis study is a pioneering attempt to clarify the interrelationships of particular promising technologies for application and related products in the AI-healthcare domain. Its findings provide critical information about the patent activities of key incumbent actors, and thus offer important insights into recent and current technological and product developments in the emergent AI-healthcare sector.

Da Vinci Robotic System Assists in the Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus-for a 7kg Child: the First Case Report

A 7-month-old child weighing only 7kg came to our hospital due to patent ductus arteriosus. Considering the child’s young age and low weight, we adopted Da Vinci robot-assisted ligation of patent ductus arteriosus. The Da Vinci robot surgery system could provide three-dimensional visual effects and flexible wrist mechanical devices, which make the operation space in the narrow chest cavity of the child more space, more detailed anatomy, easier operation and reduce the risk of damage to surrounding tissues and organs.

Who is robot Grace?

In the modern world, against the background of the flourishing of scientific and technological progress, more and more industries appear in which traditional and specific work is no longer performed by people, but by robots. Automated mechanisms turned out to be able to replace the functions of loaders, vehicle drivers, and assemblers on the conveyor. For a long time medicine remained an exclusively "live" industry, in which the presence and participation of competent and highly qualified personnel was necessary. However, in the last century already, mankind had the opportunity to learn about the da Vinci robotic system, capable of performing the most complex and high-precision operations, and recently, specialists from Hong Kong have developed a robot nurse Grace, designed to perform the functions of paramedical personnel. The impetus for the creation of a robot nurse was the coronavirus pandemic, in which medical workers took the whole blow, and, unfortunately, proved to be very vulnerable to infection. Against the background of the colossal rate of infection of the medical staff, very often medical workers became victims of this dangerous disease; there was simply no one to look after the patients, and the remaining staff was unable to cope with the enormous workload. Therefore, Hong Kong scientists came up with the idea of giving a "medical orientation" to the previously developed humanoid robot Sophia, dressing it in a medical uniform and equipping it with the necessary skills.

Feasible techniques in robotic thoracoscopic repair of congenital esophageal atresia: case report and literature review

Background Robotic repair for esophageal atresia (EA) using da Vinci system is challenging. Specific surgical techniques need to be explored to overcome the current hurdles. Case presentation Two cases with EA (type I and type III by Gross classification, respectively) were repaired using da Vinci robotic system. Step trocar insertion and asymmetric ports distribution techniques were used. The mean weight was 3.2 kg. Operative times were 95 min totally, with the anastomotic time of 27.5 min. Follow-up duration was 12 months. Esophageal fistula reoccurred in one case. None was confirmed anastomotic stricture. Conclusion Step trocar insertion procedure and asymmetric ports distribution technique are effective in robotic esophageal atresia.

Present Challenges of Robotics in Gynecology

Hysterectomy is one of the most common operations performed in gynecology. In the last decade and a half, the da Vinci robotic system has gained widespread acceptance in gynecology due to enhanced visualization and excellent dexterity compared to conventional laparoscopic techniques. The rapid adoption of the technology comes with unique challenges. Excluding initial acquisition cost and maintenance cost, surgery performed robotically is expensive than laparoscopic surgery. Higher cost on each case questions many about the viability of the robotic platform. Several hospitals have successfully established the robotic program, but many are reluctant to acquire expensive technology, and some are rolling back on their decision due to various reasons. This chapter expands on those challenges, mainly needs assessment, team building, culture of safety, learning curve, business strategy, and return of investment.

The early results of Robotic surgeryin treating pancreatic and hepatobiliarydiseases at Binh Dan Hospital

Tóm tắt Đặt vấn đề: Phẫu thuật nội soi đã được áp dụng phổ biến trong bệnh lý gan mật tụy. Gần đây, phẫu thuật nội soi robot hỗ trợ là một tiến bộ mới của phẫu thuật ống mật chủ, túi ít xâm lấn, cải thiện những bất lợi của phẫu thuật nội soi thông thường. Mục tiêu của chúng tôi là chia sẻ những kinh nghiệm sớm trong việc sử dụng Robot trong phẫu thuật gan mật tụy cũng như cập nhật vấn đề thời sự này. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả hàng loạt ca: 18 trường hợp (TH) bệnh lý gan mật tụy được phẫu thuật tại Bệnh viện Bình Dân từ tháng 01/2017 đến 09/2018 sử dụng hệ thống Robot da Vinci. Kết quả: Trong 18 TH bệnh lý gan mật tụy: 6 TH ung thư gan, 2 TH u thân đuôi tụy, 5 TH cắt tá tụy, 1 TH túi mật, và 4 TH nang ống mật chủ. Phẫu thuật thành công 17 TH, có 1 TH nang ống mật chủ chuyển mổ mở. Không có biến chứng trong phẫu thuật liên quan đến Robot. Không có biến chứng nặng. Không có tử vong. Kết luận: Sử dụng phẫu thuật nội soi có robot hỗ trợ trong bệnh lý gan mật tụy an toàn và khả thi Abstract Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery has been widely used in treating the pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases. Recently, robot - assisted surgery was introduced as a new advance of minimally invasive surgery, could improve the disadvantages of conventional laparoscopic surgery. Aim of this study is to share early experiences in using robots in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery, as well as to update on the current status of robot - assisted surgery. Material and Methods: A descriptive case series study: (18) eighteen cases of pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases were performed at Binh Dan hospital from 01/2017 to 09/2018 using the da Vinci robotic system. Results: In 18 patients: 6 hepatectomies, 2 spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomies, 5 pancreatoduodenectomies, 1 cholecystectomy, and 4 choledochal cystic resections. 17 were performed successful by robot - assisted surgery, 1 case of choledochal cystic resection converted to open surgery. There was no intraoperative complication related to the use of the da Vinci robotic system. No serious complications. No death was in this series. Conclusion: Using of robot - assisted surgery in pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases is safe and feasible. Keyword: Robot – assisted surgery, da Vinci Surgical System, hepatectomy, distal pancreatectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy, cholecystectomy, choledochal cystic resection.