Advancing Surgical Excellence Through Intelligent Innovation

Driving and Assessing Surgical Excellence

 

The Institute for Surgical Excellence (ISE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing standards, fostering consensus, and supporting the safe and effective adoption of emerging technologies in surgical care.

Full-Cycle Model

For over a decade, ISE has pioneered a full-cycle model that encompasses training, assessment, and surveillance. ISE has convened multidisciplinary leading experts to establish evidence-based standards that continue to guide best practices in surgical innovation and implementation.

Areas of Focus

  • AI in Surgery

    ISE integrates data science, engineering principles, and clinical expertise into a unified AI-driven framework designed to advance all aspects of surgical practice. This comprehensive approach aims to elevate surgeon performance, enhance patient safety, and improve postoperative recovery outcomes.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT: TRANSFORMING SURGERY WITH AI

  • Robotic Surgery

    For over a decade, ISE has played a pivotal role in advancing the safety, effectiveness, and standardization of robotic-assisted surgery. ISE has convened 17 consensus conferences to collaboratively develop robotic training curricula (FRS, RTN, Train-the-Trainer), create a unified credentialing  process, and design a real-world data registry.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT: FRS | RTN | TRAINERS | CREDENTIALING | REGISTRIES

Upcoming ISE Hosted Event

Navigating AI-Enhanced Surgical Practice: A Framework for the Future

December 4–6, 2025 in Orlando Florida

Description:

ISE is bringing together a multidisciplinary group of leading surgeons, surgical societies, computer engineers, AI researchers, industry innovators, and policy stakeholders. Together, we will help define national/international standards for the safe, effective, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence into surgical practice.