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ChatGPT in surgery: a revolutionary innovation?
Mustafa Bektaş1, Jaime Ken Pereira2, Freek Daams3
1Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Surgery, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. M.Bektas@amsterdamumc.nl.
Surgery Today
|February 29, 2024
Summary
ChatGPT is emerging as a powerful tool in digital health and surgery, aiding in research, education, and practice. Establishing clear policies is crucial for its safe and effective integration into surgical workflows.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- The rapid development of ChatGPT marks a new phase in digital health.
- Its potential impact on surgical fields remains largely unexplored.
- Understanding current applications is vital for future integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current applications of ChatGPT in surgery.
- To evaluate its workflow, practical implementations, and limitations.
- To explore future perspectives of AI in surgical practice.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
- Databases searched included PubMed and Embase.
- The search covered the period from inception until July 2023.
Main Results:
- ChatGPT shows promise in surgical research, education, and training.
- It can assist surgeons and residents with administrative tasks.
- Patients can receive more efficient information regarding their conditions.
Conclusions:
- ChatGPT offers significant potential to enhance various aspects of surgical practice.
- Safe and reliable implementation requires established policies and protocols.
- Further research is needed to fully harness AI's capabilities in surgery.
