Future perspectives in surgery from a German point of view

Abstract

In this article two aspects of the topic of future perspectives in surgery from a German point of view are discussed: firstly, topics of healthcare policy, such as upcoming alterations of the healthcare system, including required minimum quantities with subsequent centralization and the increasing diversity of our population with chances and challenges for surgery. Secondly, comprehensive personalized precision treatment, individualized organ transplantation and visionary developments in medical technology with artificial intelligence.