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
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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
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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
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Upcoming ISE Hosted Event
Shaping Human–AI Collaboration in Surgery
December 3–5, 2026 in Orlando Florida
Description:
ISE is hosting a consensus conference, Shaping Human–AI Collaboration in Surgery, on December 3-5, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. ISE will convene global leaders across surgery, robotics, AI, human factors, computer vision, OR management, industry, and government regulators. Together, they will define the principles, safety standards, and best practices that ensure AI enhances human performance in the OR of the future.