Artificial Intelligence in Surgery: The Final Frontier? | Keith Murphy | TEDxUNCCharlotte

Artificial intelligence is shaped by portrayals in the media, futuristic tales of robots and wonder. But artificial intelligence is in our daily lives- from shopping suggestions to social media filters. Artificial intelligence can be used to help surgery, improving surgery outcomes based on imaging and employing deep learning. Keith moved to the United States from Ireland ten years ago and has the gift of gab the Irish can be known for. Keith earned a Master's in Public Health from UNC Charlotte in 2016 and is currently a first-year doctoral student in Health Services Research on campus. While completing his PhD, Keith is a full time Senior Clinical Data Analyst for the Department of Surgery at Atrium Health where he tackles complicated surgical issues using innovative, data-driven approaches daily. Keith uses his role to explore deep learning, neural networks, artificial intelligence and how these novel technologies can be leveraged in surgery to improves the lives of patients. Keith has authored six publications, spoken at national conferences, has more than 40 conference abstracts and was awarded a $20,000 in grant funding to learn about deep learning-related initiatives. Keith is an avid and competitive ballroom dancer and is currently training to compete in an Ironman Triatholon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Spartan93ec]

It's a blast seeing Keith in something new

[@BiancaAguglia]

One thing that's become obvious is that there are no final frontiers. Like you said, there are only new horizons. 😊
Also, let's keep in mind that accuracy needs to be looked at in context. For example, a scientific calculator is perfect for calculations but that doesn't make it a mathematician. Similarly, an AI model for tumor classification might be great for detecting cancer vs. non-cancer, but that doesn't make it a doctor (or a surgeon.) 😊 The idea is that AI tools can make us better at our jobs, etc.

[@hanspeng2692]

I do see potential to eventually phase out the need for practicing radiologists with this kind of technology. A radiologist's role could in the future be to oversee or further develop software with AI computer aided detection, but in the services of a radiologist could become non-essential at an imaging center. It takes a lot to replace a human at that level, but it is certainly possible if not likely!

[@ThinkTank255]

He is being paid to promote others to jump on the AI/ML bandwagon.

[@nikobelic4251]

ThinkTank255 they always are...