According to a new study from Frost & Sullivan, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics in conventional operating rooms will help hospitals address inefficiencies and clinical challenges physicians face when performing surgery. The Growth Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Analytics in Surgery study says that by 2024, the AI market for surgery will reach $225.4 million up from $69.1 million in 2019. Siddharth Shah, Transformational Health Program Manager at Frost & Sullivan, said that patients would be end-beneficiaries of these solutions that better help the surgeons perform their job. "Some of these solutions can help determine the risk of complications even before a patient is wheeled into the operating room so that doctors can pre-empt those, and ensure smoother surgeries, and faster recovery," said Shah. "Having an AI or analytics solution supporting surgeons only enhances their skill set further, meaning patients have improved outcomes." Shah adds that benefits such as fewer complications, re-admissions, or need for corrective surgeries and earlier recoveries also mean healthcare costs go down.