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From Surgical Data to
Clinical Discovery

At Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC), we connect surgeons, scientists, and engineers to unlock the insights hidden within surgical data. Our AI technologies empower you to explore and discover answers to your most pressing questions, enhancing techniques, and improving patient outcomes.

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problem

While leading surgeons can achieve outcomes tenfold better than the norm, modern training systems often fail to keep pace with this potential. This results in a shortage of skilled surgeons available to meet global patient needs.

At SDSC, we're dedicated to bridging this gap through our innovations in surgical research and training. Our scalable solutions empower surgeons to cultivate and maintain higher proficiency, making quality care accessible for all.

Current Surgical Knowledge Transfer Model

– One-to-one interaction
– Time-consuming
– Unidirectional
– One-shot, no feedback

With SDSC's Surgical
Video Platform

+ Many-to-many
+ Fast & self-paced
+ Bidirectional
+ Continuous feedback

Vision

Uniting Experts for Surgical Advancement

SDSC envisions a world where any surgeon, researcher, clinician, data scientist, or student can access central repositories of surgical knowledge and data; where surgical procedural knowledge is forever safeguarded; where our persistent collaboration enables the latest advances in computer science research to improve surgical performance and patient outcomes.

Solution

Accelerate Surgical Research and Clinical Impact

Surgical Video Platform is the one-stop hub for secure cloud data storage, innovative training tools, and connection to a global community of experts.

Upload Videos
Share & Collaborate
Platform Library
Analytics
Organizational Sharing

Safely and securely store procedure videos, and access them anytime, on any device.

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Research

Distribute data, notes, documents, and procedure videos among cross-functional collaborators.

Learning

Share your procedures with your mentors and peers for direct feedback.

Teaching

Provide feedback to learners in real time, from anywhere in the world.

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Research

Access procedures and data from surgeons at every skill level.

Learning

Discover new techniques, technologies, and workflow optimizations from experts in your field.

Teaching

Share your procedures and notes with others so they can learn directly from your vast experience.

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Research

In-depth procedure breakdowns and data to support your research.

Learning

Get instant feedback on your procedures to improve your skills.

Teaching

Benchmark your performance against others in your discipline.

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Research

Seamlessly manage information among your research team and other stakeholders.

Learning

Access procedures from your mentors, professional entities, coursework, and other educational structures.

Teaching

Create and organize targeted learning groups; share your procedures with all relevant learners.

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NeuroKids: Global sharing of life-changing surgical advances powered by SDSC

NeuroKids is a 501(c )(3) nonprofit global alliance of surgeons performing the innovative ETV procedure, which treats hydrocephalus without a shunt, reducing the risk of infection and need for subsequent surgeries, and can revolutionize the care of over 400,000 children worldwide diagnosed with hydrocephalus.

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Uploaded to SDSC Surgical Video Platform from NeuroKids surgeons:
122
videos of ETV procedures
1K+
hours of surgical video
"
SDSC's vision and initiative to leverage today’s technology and tomorrow’s AI to scale education and support to surgeons around the world are inspiring and exciting."
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Derek Johnson
CEO of NeuroKids
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global

Trusted by
Experts Worldwide

Our platform seamlessly integrates into existing workflows, offering ease of use and comprehensive support.

49
Countries reached
1,000+
Hours of surgical video uploaded
120+
Surgeons using Surgical Video Platform
7
Research partnerships

Blog

Expert Insights: SDSC's Latest Articles and Updates

Stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in surgical practice.

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August 15, 2024

Revolutionizing Surgical Education: SDSC and Stanford University Join Forces for First AI-Powered Course

Update
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August 13, 2024

Spotlight Series: Dr. Christopher Graffeo, MD MS

Update
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July 2, 2024

Rethinking Surgery through Advanced Surgical Analytics Infrastructure

Publication

Testimonials

Surgeons Speak: The Transformative Impact of SDSC's Platform

I was already intrigued when I saw the early publications and talks that eventually led to the development of SDSC, but what really convinced me to get involved was the opportunity to help guide the development of high impact tools within the SDSC platform that I think will be especially beneficial for residents and junior surgeons looking to take their skills to the next level
Portrait of Dr. Christopher Graffeo, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Chris Graffeo
University of Oklahoma
SDSC is playing a transformative role in global surgery by using AI-driven video analysis to bridge gaps in surgical training and practice. Their work empowers surgeons worldwide with real-time insights, enhancing precision and safety, and helping to improve outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
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Dr. Hani Marcus
NHNN, UCL, NIHR
SDSC is changing the way we can do video-based review in laparoscopic surgery. This can help learners learn how to do laparoscopy more effectively and efficiently. I would love to see this applied to the low-and middle-income country setting where there are fewer available teachers physically at the bedside.
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Dr. Grace Kim, FACS
University of Michigan
SDSC enables my team’s research to facilitate collaboration between computational and clinical partners as well as connect different clinical institutions through the SDSC platform.
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Dr. Fiona Kolbinger
Purdue University
SDSC's innovative use of technology and AI to connect and support surgeons globally is truly inspiring. Their platform revolutionizes surgical education and collaboration.
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Derek Johnson
CEO of NeuroKids
SDSC is an innovative company with a highly efficient and trustworthy team. One of the team's key strengths is its excellence in its roles and its ability to foster a strong sense of belonging akin to a family. In May 2024, I was proud to receive a grant from the Spanish Neurosurgical Society (SENEC) for a project in neurosciences, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence in gliomas. SDSC played a pivotal role in making this project possible, and the national grant endorses the significant impact that SDSC can make in advancing research.
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Dr. Ruth Lau-Rodriguez
University of Toronto

Digital Fluency
Neurosurgery 2024

Neurosurgery 2024 brings experts from industry, academia, clinical and technical domains, and venture funders together in a dynamic two day program.

Palo Alto, CA
October 31 - November 2, 2024
Explore Conference
Explore Conference
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community

Calling all Clinicians, Scientists, Residents, and Researchers

Help us bridge the gap between surgical practice and machine learning technology.

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Clinical Leaders' Committee

We invite leading surgeons specializing in endoscopic procedures to contribute their expertise, helping ensure SDSC stays on course to achieve our mission.
Coming soon
Coming soon
Invite-only
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SDSC Fellows Research Community

At SDSC, we advance global surgery through collaboration. We invite MDs, scientists, and tech experts to innovate within surgical research using AI and data science.
Surgeons
Residents
Data Scientists
Researchers
Scientists

Support

Ready to Make a Difference in Surgery?

Pledge to be part of SDSC and make an impact, revolutionizing surgical care by empowering surgeons to grow and save lives.

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