Future perspectives of artificial intelligence in vascular surgery.

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Medical Artificial Intelligence
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) presents numerous opportunities within vascular surgery and the broader healthcare landscape.
• Despite AI's potential, significant challenges impede its seamless integration into routine vascular surgical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the future perspectives of AI in vascular surgery.
• To identify key opportunities and obstacles for AI integration in vascular surgical practice.

Main Methods:

• A scoping literature review was conducted.
• Analysis focused on vascular surgeons' perceptions and feedback regarding AI.

Main Results:

• Current barriers to AI integration include technical and ethical concerns.
• Future opportunities involve enhancing education and fostering international collaboration.

Conclusions:

• AI holds substantial promise for vascular surgery, but clinical integration requires additional research and effort.
• Developing an efficient ecosystem for AI is crucial for advancing the e-health revolution in vascular surgery.