LTU is proud to highlight the collaborative work of Daulet Kaldybek, a master’s student, along with his advisor, Nabih Jaber, and co-advisor, Mostafa D. Rahbar, who are making significant strides in the field of medical robotic surgery.
Daulet, a student of LTU’s 3+1 program with Astana IT University (AITU) in Astana, Kazahkstan joined LTU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate program with a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technologies. This partnership exemplifies LTU’s dedication to global collaboration, merging international perspectives with cutting-edge research.
Together, this team is focused on transforming robotic bariatric surgery through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Their research project, “Real-Time Intraoperative Tissue Characterization and Classification for Robotic Bariatric Surgery,” seeks to enhance surgical precision and improve patient outcomes.
The project involves developing an advanced AI-powered system based on the U-Net architecture with integrated attention mechanisms. This system processes real-time video feeds from robotic surgeries, enabling surgeons to accurately classify and differentiate tissue types during complex bariatric procedures. By offering more precise intraoperative visualization, the system aims to reduce the risk of complications and improve decision-making during surgery.
This innovative research, led by Jaber and Rahbar, promises to revolutionize the way surgeons interact with AI-assisted tools in real time. It has the potential to not only improve outcomes in bariatric surgery but also pave the way for similar advancements in other complex surgical fields.
This effort will have a lasting impact on both the academic and medical communities. Their research is a prime example of how faculty-student collaboration at LTU, coupled with global academic partnerships like the one with Astana IT University, continues to push the boundaries of technology and healthcare innovation.
