Nelson N. Stone, MD, presented “Use of AI to Develop Training Platforms: Is Big Brother Watching?” during the 27th Annual Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium conference on October 17, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How to cite: Stone, Nelson N. “Use of AI to Develop Training Platforms: Is Big Brother Watching?.” October 17, 2024. Accessed Feb 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/use-of-ai-to-develop-training-platforms-is-big-brother-watching/
Use of AI to Develop Training Platforms: Is Big Brother Watching? – Summary
Nelson N. Stone, MD, explores artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential role in surgical education and training. In this 25-minute presentation, Dr. Stone introduces key definitions and frameworks related to AI, machine learning, and neural networks, setting the stage for their applications in medical and surgical contexts. He emphasizes the importance of AI in addressing medical errors, particularly surgical ones, which account for a significant proportion of preventable patient harm.
A pivotal discussion centers on AI’s potential to enhance surgical training through autonomous education systems. Real-world applications, including neurosurgical and urological procedures, showcase how AI-guided platforms can provide instruction, often outperforming traditional teaching methods.
The talk presents an innovative model employing deep learning and extended reality to train medical students and residents using headsets and hydrogel models. This system delivers real-time feedback, grading, and guidance, allowing learners to refine their skills. Challenges are acknowledged, and solutions are proposed, including first-person cameras and workflow automation programs.
Dr. Stone envisions a future where surgeons wear AI-enabled headsets during operations, providing real-time corrective feedback and potentially preventing errors before they occur. This engaging and forward-looking presentation underscores the promise of AI in revolutionizing surgical education and improving patient safety.
About the 27th Annual Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium:
Presented by Program Chairs Nelson N. Stone, MD, Richard G. Stock, MD, and William K. Oh, MD, this conference educated attendees about advances in the management of localized and advanced prostate cancer, with a focus on imaging, technology, and training in the related devices. It included a scientific session, as well as live demonstrations of surgical techniques. You can learn more about the conference here.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nelson N. Stone, MD, is Professor of Urology, Radiation Oncology, and Oncological Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and chief medical officer at Viomerse, Inc.
Dr. Stone earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland in 1979. He completed a Residency in General Surgery in 1981 at the University of Maryland, followed by a Residency in Urology at the University of Maryland. He then completed a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and a Research Fellowship in Biochemical Endocrinology at Rockefeller University in 1986. He was Chief of Urology at Elmhurst Hospital Queens from 1986-1996.
Dr. Stone has founded several medical companies and serves on the editorial board of many scientific journals. He is a member of many professional societies, including the Prostate Conditions Education Council, the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy, the New York State Urological Society, the American Association of Clinical Urologists, and the American Urologic Association. Dr. Stone has participated in approximately 25 research studies on prostate cancer and has authored more than 500 articles, abstracts, and book chapters, primarily on prostate cancer. He invented the real-time technique for prostate brachytherapy in 1990 and has trained more than 5,000 physicians worldwide through his company ProSeed. His most recent company, Viomerse, creates synthetic body parts (phantoms) for surgical training and has recently released an extended reality remote training platform.
