FLIPR-MDR-IDN - Quality improvement in inguinal hernia surgery by analysis of big data with implementation of the MDR legislation

From 01-09-2024 to 31-08-2028

Description

After inguinal hernia repair, up to 10% of patients develop chronic groin pain (CPIP) which is difficult to treat and has a huge impact on quality of life. So prevention is key. FLIPR (FLemish Inguinal and femoral hernia Prospective Registry) involves 57 surgeons in 21 hospitals belonging to VZN KULeuven. A large dataset has already been collected focusing on a standardized operation report and PROMS to map incidence and pre-/intraoperative risk factors of CPIP. With Machine Learning techniques we will develop AI models which can accurately predict this risk, to help guide patients/surgeons whether or not to operate, and to suggest the most optimal technique. We want to develop ethical norms and a proof- of-concept software tool complying with the EU MDR/other laws for software as medical device. This will be a use case for developing other software tools on risk prediction in health care.

Team

• Jan De Bruyne, Co-promoter (External)
• Marc Miserez, Coordinator (External)
• Bart De Moor, Promoter

Financing

Funding: KU Leuven - Internal Funding KU Leuven

Program/Grant Type: IDN - Interdisciplinary Networks