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Exploring the Unknown: Evaluating ChatGPT's Performance in Uncovering Novel Aspects of Plastic Surgery and Identifying Areas for Future Innovation

Lim B., Seth I., Xie Y., Kenney PS., Cuomo R., Rozen WM.

Laboratory Study, published in Aesthetic Plast Surg (2024) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Laboratory Study
Journal
Aesthetic Plast Surg (2024)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
38528129
PMCID
PMC11239602
DOI
10.1007/s00266-024-03952-z
Citations
11

Abstract (original English)

Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in various medical fields, including plastic surgery. This study aims to evaluate the performance of ChatGPT, an AI language model, in elucidating historical aspects of plastic surgery and identifying potential avenues for innovation. Methods A comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT's responses to a diverse range of plastic surgery-related inquiries was performed. The quality of the AI-generated responses was assessed based on their relevance, accuracy, and novelty. Additionally, the study examined the AI's ability to recognize gaps in existing knowledge and propose innovative solutions. ChatGPT's responses were analysed by specialist plastic surgeons with extensive research experience, and quantitatively analysed with a Likert scale. Results ChatGPT demonstrated a high degree of proficiency in addressing a wide array of plastic surgery-related topics. The AI-generated responses were found to be relevant and accurate in most cases. However, it demonstrated convergent thinking and failed to generate genuinely novel ideas to revolutionize plastic surgery. Instead, it suggested currently popular trends that demonstrate great potential for further advancements. Some of the references presented were also erroneous as they cannot be validated against the existing literature. Conclusion Although ChatGPT requires major i

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
HumansSurgery, PlasticForecastingArtificial IntelligenceFemalePlastic Surgery Procedures

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