Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery

This book explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping plastic surgery by enhancing clinical care, research, and practice management. Across subspecialties like burn care, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetics, AI is enabling more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and greater surgical precision. Predictive tools assist in wound healing, while advanced imaging and planning software improve both outcomes and patient satisfaction. In aesthetic procedures, AI helps simulate body contouring and facial changes, tailoring interventions to individual needs.
 
Beyond the operating room, AI is accelerating research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, helping translate lab discoveries into clinical advances more efficiently. The book also shows how AI can streamline practice management, from scheduling and financial operations to personalized patient outreach based on data insights. Special chapters highlight how robotics and big data are redefining surgical practice. AI-enhanced robotic systems support minimally invasive procedures with increased accuracy, while large-scale data analysis enables trend forecasting and highly individualized care.
 
The authors also offer a rigorous look at the ethical and regulatory landscape of AI in healthcare, including challenges such as algorithmic transparency, patient data protection, and compliance with emerging frameworks. These insights are crucial for safe and sustainable integration. This book is essential reading for plastic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals looking to understand and apply AI meaningfully. Whether you re focused on patient care or practice innovation, the book offers a forward-thinking guide to the future of plastic surgery.

List of contents

Introduction: Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery.- Core Concepts: Understanding AI in the Context of Plastic Surgery.- AI in Translational and Basic Research: Driving Innovation in Plastic Surgery.- AI Applications in Burn Care and Management.- Artificial Intelligence in Reconstructive Surgery: Precision and Innovation.- AI-Driven Advancements in Aesthetic Surgery.- AI in Hand Surgery: Enhancing Precision and Outcomes.- AI in Nerve Surgery: Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment.- Artificial Intelligence in Sarcoma Surgery: Enhancing Oncological Outcomes.- AI in Management of Plastic Surgery Practice.- Robotics and AI in Plastic Surgery.- Ethical and Regulatory Challenges of AI Integration in Plastic Surgery.- The Future of AI in Plastic Surgery: Emerging Trends and Technologies.

About the author

Dr. Wallner is a senior consultant in plastic surgery with a special interest in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical and surgical settings. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Bergmannsheil Bochum in Germany. Throughout his career, Dr. Wallner has worked on several projects integrating AI into medical practice, including the development of predictive models for wound healing in burn injuries and the use of machine learning to identify risk factors for complications in reconstructive surgery. With a Master of Health Business Administration, Dr. Wallner has focused on improving post-tumor treatment processes through AI-driven innovations. His research in this area has led to publications and conference presentations, where he has shared insights on how AI can enhance patient outcomes in reconstructive surgery. Additionally, Dr. Wallner has contributed to projects funded by research grants aimed at using AI to address challenges in wound healing and surgical planning. Dr. Wallner remains committed to exploring the potential of AI in healthcare, particularly in the fields of reconstructive and burn surgery. Through his ongoing research and clinical work, he continues to contribute to the evolving intersection of medicine and technology.
Dr. Drysch is a plastic surgery resident with a deep interest in the use of AI to advance clinical and surgical care. He is currently training in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Bergmannsheil Bochum in Germany. Driven by an early fascination with programming, Dr. Drysch has combined his technical skills with medical practice, focusing on projects such as AI-driven predictive modeling in burn care and developing a sepsis risk assessment tool for ICU patients. His work aims to translate data-driven insights into improved patient outcomes within plastic and reconstructive care.
In addition to his medical training, Dr. Drysch holds a Master of Health Business Administration (MHBA) and has previously worked at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he gained valuable experience in healthcare strategy. He has contributed to AI initiatives aimed at improving treatment processes and enhancing decision-making in complex medical environments, emphasizing the practical benefits of AI for patient care.

Summary

This book explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping plastic surgery by enhancing clinical care, research, and practice management. Across subspecialties like burn care, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetics, AI is enabling more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and greater surgical precision. Predictive tools assist in wound healing, while advanced imaging and planning software improve both outcomes and patient satisfaction. In aesthetic procedures, AI helps simulate body contouring and facial changes, tailoring interventions to individual needs.
 
Beyond the operating room, AI is accelerating research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, helping translate lab discoveries into clinical advances more efficiently. The book also shows how AI can streamline practice management, from scheduling and financial operations to personalized patient outreach based on data insights. Special chapters highlight how robotics and big data are redefining surgical practice. AI-enhanced robotic systems support minimally invasive procedures with increased accuracy, while large-scale data analysis enables trend forecasting and highly individualized care.
 
The authors also offer a rigorous look at the ethical and regulatory landscape of AI in healthcare, including challenges such as algorithmic transparency, patient data protection, and compliance with emerging frameworks. These insights are crucial for safe and sustainable integration. This book is essential reading for plastic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals looking to understand and apply AI meaningfully. Whether you’re focused on patient care or practice innovation, the book offers a forward-thinking guide to the future of plastic surgery.

Product details

• Assisted by: Drysch (Editor), Marius Drysch (Editor), Christoph Wallner (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.09.2026
• EAN: 9783031988356
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3198835-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Illustrations: Approx. 200 p.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Künstliche Intelligenz, Artificial Intelligence, plastic surgery, Chirurgische Techniken, minimally invasive surgery, AI-driven innovations in burn treatment and care, Machine learning in aesthetic surgery outcomes, AI-enhanced preoperative planning in plastic surgery, AI applications in reconstructive surgery practices, Artificial intelligence in plastic surgery advancements, Robotics and AI in minimally invasive plastic surgery, Big data in plastic surgery decision-making