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Development of an Explainable Machine Learning Computational Model for the Prediction of Severe Complications After Orchiectomy in Stallions
This study developed an explainable Machine Learning (ML) model to predict severe complications after orchiectomy in stallions. Using a dataset of 612 cases, three supervised ML tools (Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting) were evaluated. Logistic Regression achieved the best performance with an accuracy of 0.9134, precision of 0.8391, and recall of 0.9133. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis revealed that horse age and surgical technique were the most influential variables. The findings suggest that these computational models can serve as valuable adjunct tools for clinical decision-making in equine peri-operative management.
Executive Impact & Key Findings
Leveraging advanced Machine Learning, this analysis reveals critical insights for enhancing peri-operative care in equine veterinary practice, improving outcomes and operational efficiency.
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Machine Learning Model Performance
91.3% Recall achieved by Logistic Regression, indicating high efficacy in identifying at-risk cases.Influential Variables in Complication Prediction
Horse Age
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Surgical Technique
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Haemostasis Procedure
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Bodyweight
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Position During Operation
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Breed
| Surgical Technique | Complication Rate | Notes |
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| Open | 10.3% |
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| Closed/Semi-closed | 0.0% - 4.3% |
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Clinical Implications of Model Deployment
Scenario: A veterinary practice adopts the ML model to pre-screen stallions scheduled for orchiectomy.
Challenge: Identify horses at high risk for severe post-operative complications to tailor peri-operative management.
Solution: The model identifies older horses and those scheduled for open technique as high-risk, prompting enhanced monitoring, adjusted surgical plans (e.g., considering closed technique), or referral to a specialist clinic. This leads to proactive measures, reduced complication rates, and improved animal welfare.
Outcome: Reduced unforeseen complications by X% (e.g., 30%), saving Y hours in emergency interventions and Z% in treatment costs.
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Data Integration & Model Training
Consolidate existing clinical records and surgical data into a structured format for initial model training and validation.
Pilot Deployment & Veterinarian Feedback
Deploy the model as a decision-support tool in a pilot veterinary practice, gathering feedback for refinement and usability improvements.
Performance Monitoring & Model Updates
Continuously monitor model predictions against actual outcomes and retrain the model with new data to maintain accuracy and adapt to evolving clinical practices.
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