Publication Name	Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	106746
Country	India

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Revolutionizing hepatobiliary surgery: Impact of 3D imaging and virtual surgical planning on precision, complications, and patient outcomes
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Himanshu Agrawal, Himanshu Tanwar and Nikhil Gupta
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Nikhil Gupta, FACS, FRCS (Gen Surg), Professor, Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, BKS Marg, Delhi 110001, India. nikhil_ms26@yahoo.co.in
Key Words	3D Imaging; Virtual surgical planning; Hepatobiliary surgery; Surgical precision; Preoperative planning
Core Tip	The integration of three dimensional (3D) imaging and virtual surgical planning (VSP) has led to enhanced surgical precision, as it provides detailed anatomical visualization that significantly improves surgical accuracy. This allows for better preoperative planning and reduces intraoperative complications. Additionally, the use of 3D models has contributed to a reduction in complications, with studies showing decreased operative times, lower blood loss, and fewer postoperative issues such as bile leaks and vascular injuries, thereby improving patient safety. Surgeries that incorporate 3D-assisted planning also result in improved patient outcomes, including faster recovery, lower morbidity rates, and better long-term survival, particularly in complex procedures like liver transplantation and hepatectomies. Moreover, 3D printing and simulation models have proven to be invaluable tools in surgical training and education, enabling residents to practice complex maneuvers safely and effectively without the risk of harm to patients, thereby enhancing procedural competency.
Citation	Agrawal H, Tanwar H, Gupta N. Revolutionizing hepatobiliary surgery: Impact of 3D imaging and virtual surgical planning on precision, complications, and patient outcomes. Artif Intell Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-06 09:23
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-06 09:23
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Return for Revision	2025-03-27 10:55
Revised	2025-04-01 19:54
Second Decision	2025-04-11 02:41
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-11 09:06
Articles in Press	2025-04-11 09:06
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