New Delhi, Dec 26 || A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) model is highly accurate in predicting blood loss in patients undergoing high-volume cosmetic surgery procedures, such as liposuction, according to a study.
While liposuction performed in more than 2.3 million patients per year to remove stubborn fat from the face, abdomen, thighs, arms, or neck is generally safe, excessive blood loss is a potentially serious complication, especially when higher volumes of fat are removed.
The study reported in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal called the development of an AI model to predict blood loss in liposuction a "groundbreaking advancement" with the potential to improve patient safety and surgical outcomes.
"By leveraging the power of AI-driven predictive models, surgeons can tailor their interventions to each patient's unique needs, ensuring optimal outcomes and minimising the risk of complications such as excessive blood loss," said the international research team, including those from the Department of Public Health, Health Ministry of Ecuador, and Mayo Clinic in the US.