arxivcs.CV2026-07-31
First Investigation of Deep Learning for Intraoperative Gauze Segmentation in Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
Priya Tomar, Maximilian Broß, Philipp Feodorovici, Jan Arensmeyer, Philipp Leifels, Aditya Parikh, et al.
Surgical gauze is an essential part of surgical procedures, primarily used for controlling bleeding and absorbing bodily fluids. The post-surgical retention of gauze can lead to serious complications and necessitate additional surgery for its removal. Despite the clinical signifi…