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Sarno L, Neola D, Carbone L, Saccone G, Carlea A, Miceli M, Iorio GG, Mappa I, Rizzo G, Girolamo RD, D'Antonio F, Guida M, Maruotti GM. Use of artificial intelligence in obstetrics: not quite ready for prime time. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:100792. [PMID: 36356939 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Artificial intelligence is finding several applications in healthcare settings. This study aimed to report evidence on the effectiveness of artificial intelligence application in obstetrics. Through a narrative review of literature, we described artificial intelligence use in different obstetrical areas as follows: prenatal diagnosis, fetal heart monitoring, prediction and management of pregnancy-related complications (preeclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes mellitus, and placenta accreta spectrum), and labor. Artificial intelligence seems to be a promising tool to help clinicians in daily clinical activity. The main advantages that emerged from this review are related to the reduction of inter- and intraoperator variability, time reduction of procedures, and improvement of overall diagnostic performance. However, nowadays, the diffusion of these systems in routine clinical practice raises several issues. Reported evidence is still very limited, and further studies are needed to confirm the clinical applicability of artificial intelligence. Moreover, better training of clinicians designed to use these systems should be ensured, and evidence-based guidelines regarding this topic should be produced to enhance the strengths of artificial systems and minimize their limits.
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Affiliation(s)
- Laura Sarno
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Daniele Neola
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida).
| | - Luigi Carbone
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Gabriele Saccone
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Annunziata Carlea
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Marco Miceli
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida); CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy (Dr Miceli)
| | - Giuseppe Gabriele Iorio
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Ilenia Mappa
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy (Dr Mappa and Dr Rizzo)
| | - Giuseppe Rizzo
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy (Dr Mappa and Dr Rizzo)
| | - Raffaella Di Girolamo
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Francesco D'Antonio
- Center for Fetal Care and High Risk Pregnancy, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University G. D'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy (Dr D'Antonio)
| | - Maurizio Guida
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Sarno, Dr Neola, Dr Carbone, Dr Saccone, Dr Carlea, Dr Miceli, Dr Iorio, Dr Girolamo, and Dr Guida)
| | - Giuseppe Maria Maruotti
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Maruotti)
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