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[Artificial intelligence in vascular surgery and vascular medicine]
S Wolk1, M Kleemann2, C Reeps3
1Gefäß- und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Visceral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|February 16, 2020
Summary
Digital technologies enhance vascular surgery through simulation training, reducing procedure times and radiation exposure. Artificial intelligence and health apps further personalize patient treatment and improve follow-up care.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Digital technologies are increasingly vital in modern vascular surgery.
- Numerous applications exist for enhancing surgical practices and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of emerging digital technologies in vascular surgery.
- To highlight the benefits of simulation, navigation, artificial intelligence, and health apps.
Main Methods:
- Review of potential applications of digital technologies in vascular surgery.
- Analysis of simulation-based training for endovascular procedures.
- Examination of intraoperative image-guided navigation and robotics.
- Assessment of artificial intelligence for risk stratification and treatment individualization.
- Evaluation of health apps for patient follow-up.
Main Results:
- Simulation-based training improves procedure-specific parameters and reduces fluoroscopy and procedural times.
- Image-guided navigation and robotics decrease radiation dose during procedures.
- Artificial intelligence aids in risk stratification and personalized treatment planning.
- Health apps enhance post-operative patient care and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Digital technologies offer significant advancements in vascular surgery.
- These technologies improve training, reduce procedural risks, and personalize patient management.
- Integration of digital tools is crucial for the future of vascular surgery.

