Grant received in 2024.

DCCC has funded 200,000 DKK to the initiative.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for individual risk assessment, followed by a tailored treatment pathway, has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing mortality and complications after colorectal cancer surgery.

Supported by DCCC, this initiative will initiate a national study where artificial intelligence and individual, evidence-based optimisation interventions will be implemented before, during, and after surgery at 7-8 surgical departments in Denmark. This project requires extensive coordination and implementation of treatment interventions across surgical departments, as well as close interdisciplinary cooperation at each hospital. Across all five regions, the initiative will formulate a clinical protocol, set up the project's infrastructure, and organise local workshops for participants. This study aims to ensure that cancer treatment aligns with global advancements in artificial intelligence and personalized medicine.

Funding from the DCCC will be allocated to the organisation of interdisciplinary workshops, and to support a three-month VIP salary for coordination, treatment offerings, and protocol drafting.

Multidisciplinary organisation
The study will be endorsed by the Scientific Committee of DCCG as a national, multidisciplinary, multicentre study with 7-8 Danish surgical sites. The study is supported by ACROBATIC.

Project stakeholder

• Ismail Gögenur, Professor, Consultant, DMSc, Zealand University Hospital. Primary contact, e-mail: igo@regionsjaelland.dk
• Michael B. Lauritzen, Consultant, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital
• Kasper Gymoese Berthelsen, Anesthesiologist, Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital
• Randi Tobberup, Clinical Dietitian, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Aalborg University Hospital
• Nasim Gregersen, Physiotherapist, Aalborg University Hospital
• Peter-Martin Krarup, Consultant, Digestive Disease Center, Bispebjerg Hospital.
• Line Malmer, Anesthesiologist, Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Bispebjerg Hospital
• Pia Møller Faaborg, Consultant Department of Surgery, Region Hospitalet Gødstrup
• Britta Knudsen, Physiotherapist, Region Hospitalet Gødstrup
• Monica Linda Kjær, Consultant, Gastrounit , Hvidovre Hospital
• Line Stendell, Anesthesiologist, Consultant, Gastrounit, Hvidovre Hospital
• Malene Lyngesen, Clinical Dietitian, Hvidovre Hospital
• Line Rokkedal Jønsson, Physiotherapist, Hvidovre Hospital
• Barbara Rubek Nielsen, geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Amager and Hvidovre Hospital
• Karen Lisa Hilsted, Nurse, Gastrounit, Amager and Hvidovre Hospital
• Hanne Trøst Nielsen, Nurse, Department of Surgery, Gentofte Hospital
• Katje Balle Levring Glud, Nurse, Gastrounit, Hvidovre Hospital
• Issam Al-Jajami, Consultant, Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital Svendborg
• Katrine J Emmertsen, Consultant, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Region Hospital Randers
• Jørgen Rahr German Rossau, Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Region Hospitalet Randers
• Rikke Elkjær Nielsen, Clinical Dietitian, Region Hospital Randers
• Lone Aagaard, Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Region Hospital Randers
• Karina Horsholt, Geriatrician, Region Hospital Randers
• Rikke Demming, Nurse, Regions Hospital Randers
• Michael Festersen Nielsen, Professor, Consultant, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Southern Denmark
• Mads Falk Klein, Consultant, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, Herlev Hospital