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DOI: 10.24075/mtcpe.2026.09
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The integration of artificial intelligence into surgical research, clinical practice and education of surgeons: an introductory overview

Oettinger AP , Morgun AN
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Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Ostrovityanova Str, 1, Moscow, 117997, Russia; moc.xednay@a.regnitteo

Received: 2026-06-10 Accepted: 2026-06-14 Published online: 2026-06-30
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