Computer Vision Applications in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Are We Ready? A Systematic Review

Intekhab Hossain, Abdulrahman Alomar, Daniel Tham, Hojjat Salehinejad, Omar M. Ghanem, Amin Madani, Simon Laplante, Division of General Surgery, University Health Network, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Surgical Artificial Intelligence Research Academy, University Health Network, Department of Surgery, AI in Surgical Technology , Augmentation Research , Division of Metabolic , Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Division of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics, Mayo Clinic

Surgical Innovation

Published online on August 14, 2026

Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Ahead of Print.
This systematic review evaluates current computer vision models and their applications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Using PRISMA guidelines, we analyzed studies reporting on primary computer vision model applications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, ...