Simon J. Laplante, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Simon J. Laplante, M.D., is a board-certified surgeon in the Division of Metabolic and Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His work focuses on translating surgical artificial intelligence, computer vision, simulation, and augmented reality into practical tools that improve surgical safety, guidance, coaching, education, and quality improvement. With advanced training in minimally invasive, bariatric, gastrointestinal, and abdominal wall reconstructive surgery, Dr. Laplante combines clinical expertise with rigorous validation of AI systems for real-world surgical decision support and performance assessment.
Featured projects
Selected AI talks & education
Bariatric Happy Hour! The Future of Surgery: Harnessing AI for Smarter, Safer, and Faster Procedures
Simon J. Laplante, M.D., M.Sc.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Laplante appeared as a guest panelist in an ASMBS Bariatric Happy Hour session on AI for smarter, safer, and faster surgical procedures. The recorded session runs 01:02:06.
Artificial Intelligence in Surgery Course
Simon J. Laplante, M.D., M.Sc.
American College of Surgeons / Washington, DC
A planned/upcoming A-STAR educational contribution connected to AI in surgery. ACS lists Clinical Congress 2026 for September 26-29 in Washington, DC; additional session details are forthcoming.
George Washington University Invited Lecture
Simon J. Laplante, M.D., M.Sc.
George Washington University
Details forthcoming.
Oxford, England AI Lectures
Simon J. Laplante, M.D., M.Sc.
Oxford, England / Oxford, England
Details forthcoming.
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