Artificial Intelligence in Andrology: From Semen Analysis to Image Diagnostics

Preamble: GAF management congratulates authors of this new article on AI in Andrology for an authoritative review of the hottest topic, introducing it for the first time in worldwide literature. The research for this review was another example of an exquisite teamwork involving over sixty authors (all GAF members), who worked cumulatively roughly for over a thousand hours spread out over a course of 12 months. This massive research campaign was led by Dr. Ramy Ghayda, Dr. Rossella Cannarella and Prof. Aldo Calogero – we thank them for their leadership. This manuscript then went through multiple rounds of review and revision and here before we forget, a special thanks is due to Prof. Wael Zohdy for his valuable feedback which allowed significant improvement in the final article.

Capsule: Artificial intelligence in medicine has gained momentum, benefiting various fields. In andrology and reproductive medicine, AI is being touted to play a valuable role in diagnosing male infertility, improving patient care, and enhancing research efficiency. Studies have shown that AI aids in objective selection of sperm, oocytes, and embryos, predicts surgical outcomes, assesses cost-effectiveness, develops robotic surgery, and supports clinical decision-making. AI algorithms can automate and enhance the analysis of sperm samples. The use of AI based semen analysis systems are already assisting in the diagnosis of male fertility issues and helping guide appropriate treatment options. Further integration of AI promises evidence-based breakthroughs and reshaping of andrology and reproductive medicine. However, despite these promises, only the time will truly tell the full potential and impact of AI in the field of Andrology.

2022 GAF Annual Report:
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