Deep Learning and Multidisciplinary Imaging in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Scoping Review

ABSTRACT Background Medical images play an important role in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric solid tumors. The field of radiology, pathology, and other image‐based diagnostics are getting increasingly important and advanced. This indicates a need for advanced image processing technology such as...

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Main Authors: M. A. D. Buser, J. K. van derRest, M. H. W. A. Wijnen, R. R. deKrijger, A. F. W. van derSteeg, M. M. van denHeuvel‐Eibrink, M. Reismann, S. Veldhoen, L. Pio, M. Markel
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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author M. A. D. Buser
J. K. van derRest
M. H. W. A. Wijnen
R. R. deKrijger
A. F. W. van derSteeg
M. M. van denHeuvel‐Eibrink
M. Reismann
S. Veldhoen
L. Pio
M. Markel
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J. K. van derRest
M. H. W. A. Wijnen
R. R. deKrijger
A. F. W. van derSteeg
M. M. van denHeuvel‐Eibrink
M. Reismann
S. Veldhoen
L. Pio
M. Markel
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description ABSTRACT Background Medical images play an important role in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric solid tumors. The field of radiology, pathology, and other image‐based diagnostics are getting increasingly important and advanced. This indicates a need for advanced image processing technology such as Deep Learning (DL). Aim Our review focused on the use of DL in multidisciplinary imaging in pediatric surgical oncology. Methods A search was conducted within three databases (Pubmed, Embase, and Scopus), and 2056 articles were identified. Three separate screenings were performed for each identified subfield. Results In total, we identified 36 articles, divided between radiology (n = 22), pathology (n = 9), and other image‐based diagnostics (n = 5). Four types of tasks were identified in our review: classification, prediction, segmentation, and synthesis. General statements about the studies'’ performance could not be made due to the inhomogeneity of the included studies. To implement DL in pediatric clinical practice, both technical validation and clinical validation are of uttermost importance. Conclusion In conclusion, our review provided an overview of all DL research in the field of pediatric surgical oncology. The more advanced status of DL in adults should be used as guide to move the field of DL in pediatric oncology further, to keep improving the outcomes of children with cancer.
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spelling doaj-art-504280f4b03b425187844d7ff45176bc2025-01-24T08:46:07ZengWileyCancer Medicine2045-76342025-01-01142n/an/a10.1002/cam4.70574Deep Learning and Multidisciplinary Imaging in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Scoping ReviewM. A. D. Buser0J. K. van derRest1M. H. W. A. Wijnen2R. R. deKrijger3A. F. W. van derSteeg4M. M. van denHeuvel‐Eibrink5M. Reismann6S. Veldhoen7L. Pio8M. Markel9Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Utrecht The NetherlandsPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Utrecht The NetherlandsPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Utrecht The NetherlandsPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Utrecht The NetherlandsPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Utrecht The NetherlandsPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Utrecht The NetherlandsDepartment of Pediatric Surgery Charité‐Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin GermanyDepartment of Pediatric Radiology Charité‐Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin GermanyPediatric Surgery Unit Université Paris‐Saclay, Assistance Publique‐Hôpitaux de Paris, Bicêtre Hospital Le Kremlin‐Bicêtre FranceDepartment of Pediatric Surgery Charité‐Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin GermanyABSTRACT Background Medical images play an important role in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric solid tumors. The field of radiology, pathology, and other image‐based diagnostics are getting increasingly important and advanced. This indicates a need for advanced image processing technology such as Deep Learning (DL). Aim Our review focused on the use of DL in multidisciplinary imaging in pediatric surgical oncology. Methods A search was conducted within three databases (Pubmed, Embase, and Scopus), and 2056 articles were identified. Three separate screenings were performed for each identified subfield. Results In total, we identified 36 articles, divided between radiology (n = 22), pathology (n = 9), and other image‐based diagnostics (n = 5). Four types of tasks were identified in our review: classification, prediction, segmentation, and synthesis. General statements about the studies'’ performance could not be made due to the inhomogeneity of the included studies. To implement DL in pediatric clinical practice, both technical validation and clinical validation are of uttermost importance. Conclusion In conclusion, our review provided an overview of all DL research in the field of pediatric surgical oncology. The more advanced status of DL in adults should be used as guide to move the field of DL in pediatric oncology further, to keep improving the outcomes of children with cancer.https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70574
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M. H. W. A. Wijnen
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M. M. van denHeuvel‐Eibrink
M. Reismann
S. Veldhoen
L. Pio
M. Markel
Deep Learning and Multidisciplinary Imaging in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Scoping Review
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title Deep Learning and Multidisciplinary Imaging in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Scoping Review
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title_fullStr Deep Learning and Multidisciplinary Imaging in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Scoping Review
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title_short Deep Learning and Multidisciplinary Imaging in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Scoping Review
title_sort deep learning and multidisciplinary imaging in pediatric surgical oncology a scoping review
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