Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Endovascular Neurosurgery.

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Endovascular procedures
• Medical robotics
• Artificial intelligence in medicine

Background:

• Endovascular neurosurgery is a rapidly evolving field.
• The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics presents new opportunities for neurovascular care.
• A comprehensive review of recent literature is needed to understand current advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent literature on AI and robotics in endovascular neurosurgery.
• To provide insights into current advances, applications, and future potential.
• To inform the neurosurgical community about the impact of these technologies.

Main Methods:

• PubMed database search for relevant articles published between January 2016 and August 2021.
• Keywords used: "neurosurgery" OR "endovascular" OR "interventional" AND "robotics" OR "artificial intelligence".
• Inclusion/exclusion criteria applied to 1296 identified articles, resulting in 38 selected manuscripts for analysis.

Main Results:

• 38 manuscripts reviewed, categorized into diagnosis (23), treatment (10), training (2), and outcome prediction (3).
• AI and robotics demonstrate innovation in diagnostic efficiency, treatment optimization, procedural performance, and outcome prediction.
• Robotic systems show safety and efficacy; AI surpasses traditional tools in predicting clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

• AI and robotics are transforming endovascular neurosurgery, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy.
• Robotic-assisted procedures and AI-driven simulations improve physician performance and enable access to deeper brain regions.
• The synergy between physicians and machines holds significant promise for advancing neurovascular patient care.