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Rawlani P, Ghosh NK, Kumar A. Role of artificial intelligence in the characterization of indeterminate pancreatic head mass and its usefulness in preoperative diagnosis. Artif Intell Gastroenterol 2023; 4(3): 48-63 [DOI: 10.35712/aig.v4.i3.48]
Artif Intell Gastroenterol. Dec 8, 2023; 4(3): 48-63 Published online Dec 8, 2023. doi: 10.35712/aig.v4.i3.48
Role of artificial intelligence in the characterization of indeterminate pancreatic head mass and its usefulness in preoperative diagnosis
Palash Rawlani, Nalini Kanta Ghosh, Ashok Kumar
Palash Rawlani, Nalini Kanta Ghosh, Ashok Kumar, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India
Author contributions: Kumar A designed the concept, corrected, and finalized the manuscript; Ghosh NK and Palash R wrote the manuscript and reviewed the literature; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Kumar has nothing to disclose.
Corresponding author: Ashok Kumar, BSc, FASCRS, FRCS, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Hon), MBBS, MCh, MS, Professor, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli Road, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India. doc.ashokgupta@gmail.com
Received: July 27, 2023 Peer-review started: July 27, 2023 First decision: August 31, 2023 Revised: September 11, 2023 Accepted: October 8, 2023 Article in press: October 8, 2023 Published online: December 8, 2023 Processing time: 132 Days and 17.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Surgical management of a pancreatic head lesion usually requires pancreaticoduodenectomy, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. For a benign lesion it is unacceptable. The investigation modalities i.e. computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopic ultrasound, positron emission tomography, and biochemical markers are available today to distinguish benign from malignant lesions and have their limitations (human judgmental errors). The application of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can minimize human errors and improve the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic yield. The AI can help with great precision in differentiating benign from malignant lesions, affecting the management strategy and minimizing post-operative complications.
