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The role of artificial intelligence in the future of urogynecology

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Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is a rapidly growing field aimed at using machine learning models to improve health outcomes and patient experiences. Many new platforms have become accessible and therefore it seems inevitable that we consider how to implement them in our day-to-day practice. Currently, the specialty of urogynecology faces new challenges as the population grows, life expectancy increases, and quality of life expectation is much improved. As AI has a lot of potential to promote the discipline of urogynecology, we aim to explore its abilities and possible use in the future. Challenges and risks are associated with using AI, and a responsible use of such resources is required.

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    Yair Daykan

  3. Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

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Daykan, Y., O’Reilly, B.A. The role of artificial intelligence in the future of urogynecology. Int Urogynecol J 34, 1663–1666 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-023-05612-3

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