Will ChatGPT/GPT-4 be a Lighthouse to Guide Spinal Surgeons?
Abstract
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT/GPT-4, has led to advancements in various fields, including healthcare. This study explores the prospective role of ChatGPT/GPT-4 in various facets of spinal surgical practice, especially in supporting spinal surgeons during the perioperative management of endoscopic spinal surgery for patients with lumbar disc herniation. The AI-driven chatbot can facilitate communication between spinal surgeons, patients, and their relatives, streamline the collection and analysis of patient data, and contribute to the surgical planning process. Furthermore, ChatGPT/GPT-4 may enhance intraoperative support by providing real-time surgical navigation information and physiological parameter monitoring, as well as aiding in postoperative rehabilitation guidance. However, the appropriate and supervised use of ChatGPT/GPT-4 is essential, considering the potential risks associated with data security and privacy. The study concludes that ChatGPT/GPT-4 can serve as a valuable lighthouse for spinal surgeons if used correctly and responsibly.
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ChatGPT shows promise in assisting orthopedic surgeons, patients, and students, providing relevant information about orthopedic topics and acting as an informative tool for students.
“ChatGPT shows promise in assisting orthopedic surgeons, patients, and students, providing relevant information about orthopedic topics and acting as an informative tool for students.7151617)”
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Postoperatively, both surgeons and patients can use ChatGPT to design personalized rehabilitation programs.
“Postoperatively, both surgeons and patients can use the ChatGPT to design personalized rehabilitation programs.1526)”
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ChatGPT can assist in planning the surgical workflow by suggesting the sequence of steps, instruments, and implants required for a specific procedure.
“ChatGPT can assist in planning the surgical workflow by suggesting the sequence of steps, instruments, and implants required for a specific procedure.”
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ChatGPT can generate procedural checklists tailored to specific surgeries.
“ChatGPT can generate procedural checklists tailored to specific surgeries.”
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Postoperatively, both surgeons and patients can use ChatGPT to design detailed rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs.
“Postoperatively, both surgeons and patients can use ChatGPT to design detailed rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs.15)”
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- Authors
- He, Y., Tang, H., Wang, D., Gu, S., Ni, G., & Wu, H.
- Affiliations
- Beijing Sport University (CN)
- Duke Medical Center (US)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University (CN)
- Duke University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Ni, Guoxin
- Wu, Haiyang
- Venue
- Annals of Biomedical Engineering
- Published
- 2023-04-18
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 1362-1365
- ISSN
- 0090-6964 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-9686
- OpenAlex
- W4366234719
- Cited by
- 62
- References
- 10
- Citations by year
- 2026: 7 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 24 · 2023: 21
- FWCI
- 2.47
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Annals of Biomedical Engineering (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China Project (81871848)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Technology and Human Factors in Education and Health
- Keywords
- ChatGPT, GPT-4, large language models, spinal surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, lumbar disc herniation, perioperative care, surgical planning, surgical navigation, postoperative rehabilitation, patient communication, data security and privacy, artificial intelligence in healthcare
- MeSH terms
- Artificial Intelligence, Humans, Software, Neurosurgical Procedures, Surgery, Computer-Assisted, Surgeons
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