Is Computer-Assisted Tissue Image Analysis the Future in Minimally Invasive Surgery? A Review on the Current Status of Its Applications.

CATIA is a promising application for distinguishing normal from abnormal tissues during endoscopic procedures and minimally invasive surgeries. However, the efficacy of computer-assisted diagnostics in distinguishing benign from malignant states is still not well documented. Prospective and randomized studies are needed before CATIA is implemented in clinical practice.