AI in Surgery: Debate Highlights Benefits, Gaps

• by Kathryn Wighton

• April 28, 2026

Muscle recovery following knee arthroplasty

Investigators assessed changes in quadriceps and hamstring strength and flexibility through 12 months following total knee arthroplasty.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• September 23, 2026

• 3 min

21-day cold-stored platelets may maintain hemostasis

A randomized cardiac surgery trial found noninferior bleeding control with refrigerated platelets, although reexploration rates and blood product requirements were higher.

• by Andrea Surnit

• October 16, 2026

• 5 min

FDA clears targeted cholangiocarcinoma therapy

In the single-arm REFOCUS trial, 46% of patients responded to treatment, with a median response duration of 11.8 months.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• September 24, 2026

• 2 min