2025 Labat lecture: the next paradigm – integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to advance regional anesthesia for patients

Key Points

• Improved outcomes in regional anesthesia result from integrating artificial intelligence and robotics, enhancing precision.
• Technological advancements have shifted the field from landmark-based techniques to utilizing objective feedback mechanisms.
• This analysis suggests that employing artificial intelligence can significantly enhance the efficacy of regional anesthesia techniques.
• The integration of robotics may enable more consistent and safer procedures, supporting the evolution of anesthetic practices.

Abstract