Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
J Pak Med Assoc. 2024 Apr;74(4 (Supple-4)):S170-S174. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.AKU-9S-27.
This study focuses on the current applications, potential, and challenges to Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in vascular surgery with specific emphasis on its relevance in Pakistan. Despite the benefits of AI in vascular surgery, there is a substantial gap in its adoption in Pakistan compared to global standards. In our context with limited resources and a scarcity of vascular surgeons, AI can serve as a promising solution. It can enhance healthcare accessibility, improve diagnostic accuracy, and alleviate the workload on vascular surgeons. However, hurdles including the absence of a comprehensive vascular surgery database, a shortage of AI experts, and potential algorithmic biases pose significant challenges to AI implementation. Despite these obstacles, the study underscores the imperative for continued research, collaborative efforts, and investments to unlock the full potential of AI and elevate vascular healthcare standards in Pakistan.
本研究专注于人工智能（AI）在血管外科学中的当前应用、潜力和挑战，特别强调其在巴基斯坦的相关性。尽管 AI 在血管外科学中具有诸多益处，但与全球标准相比，其在巴基斯坦的应用仍存在较大差距。在我们资源有限且血管外科医生短缺的情况下，AI 可以作为一种有前途的解决方案。它可以提高医疗保健的可及性，提高诊断准确性，并减轻血管外科医生的工作量。然而，包括缺乏全面的血管外科学数据库、AI 专家短缺以及潜在的算法偏见在内的障碍，对 AI 的实施构成了重大挑战。尽管存在这些障碍，但该研究强调需要继续进行研究、合作努力和投资，以挖掘 AI 的全部潜力，并提升巴基斯坦的血管医疗保健标准。
