Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into surgical training is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in machine learning. This review aimed to map the current landscape of AI's educational applications in urology. METHODS: . AI applications involving urologic procedures were included. For every study, two reviewers independently conducted screening. Data were synthesized thematically to evaluate AI's application in urology training. RESULTS: Our search yielded 2774 studies, of which 59 relevant ones were identified. AI was most frequently applied with robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), followed by robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). AI applications were broadly categorized into three domains: 1) annotation, where key anatomy and instruments from procedural videos are labelled; 2) feedback, such as recognizing surgical phases or monitoring surgical events; and 3) evaluation, where the surgical gestures are recognized or evaluated to stratify skill level and predict patient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The emergence of AI use in urologic procedures underscores its transformative potential in procedural education and training. AI has wide applications in annotation, feedback, and assessment across different procedures. While prostatectomy dominates in the literature, the adaptability of AI frameworks exists across other urologic procedures. New, commercially available tools demonstrate promising results, making them potentially beneficial additions to urology training programs. Future efforts should focus on multicentric collaboration and longitudinal skill assessments.
DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.9477
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7128928238