Interventional radiology procedures
Radiologist / Pathologist · Radiologist
“Interventional radiology procedures” (Radiologist / Pathologist) is projected to see AI enter in 2035 and be largely replaced by 2045+.
What this task is
Image-guided treatments delivered through blood vessels or needle punctures, such as stent placement, embolization and biopsies, which demand precise, steady handling of catheters and instruments inside the body.
How AI replaces it
These procedures involve real-time navigation inside the body and handling sudden complications, mistakes are serious, and regulation is strict. Surgical robots are expected to reach scale only around 2035 and are unlikely to replace the physician before 2045.
What stays human
Physicians will keep performing these procedures themselves, using robots for steadier movements and lower radiation exposure while making decisions during the procedure and managing complications.