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Plastic Surgery and Artificial Intelligence: How ChatGPT Improved Operation Note Accuracy, Time, and Education.
Ahmad M Abdelhady1, Christopher R Davis1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Digital Health
|April 10, 2025
Summary
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT significantly reduce operative note creation time for plastic surgeons, with high satisfaction from both surgeons and patients. AI-generated notes adhere to guidelines and can be enhanced with realistic images.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Surgery
- Plastic Surgery Documentation
Background:
- Efficient and accurate operative note generation is crucial in plastic surgery.
- Traditional methods of note-taking can be time-consuming.
- Exploring innovative tools to support surgical documentation is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using large language models (LLMs), specifically ChatGPT, as a supportive tool for plastic surgeons.
- To compare AI-generated operative notes with human-generated notes.
Main Methods:
- ChatGPT-4 was used to generate operative notes for plastic surgery procedures.
- Notes were compared to handwritten or computer-generated notes using a Likert scale.
- Data analyzed included note creation time, guideline adherence, surgeon, and patient satisfaction.
Main Results:
- ChatGPT-generated notes were significantly faster (5.1 seconds vs. 7.10 minutes) and 100% adhered to guidelines.
- High satisfaction reported by surgeons (89% very satisfied/satisfied) and patients (84% very satisfied/satisfied).
- AI tools also created realistic images to enhance operative notes.
Conclusions:
- LLM-generated operative notes offer significant time savings and high adherence to guidelines.
- AI tools demonstrate strong potential for enhancing surgical documentation and improving user satisfaction.
- While not replacing human input, AI presents valuable opportunities for advancement in medical fields.
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