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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2023

Utilization of ChatGPT-4 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Narrative Review.

Fahad K Aljindan, Mohammed H Shawosh, Lamees Altamimi, Sultan Arif, Hatan Mortada

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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16 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Large language model applications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery: a systematic review of applications, performance, and ethical considerations.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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5 authors.

Fahad K AljindanFrom the Department of Plastic Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed H ShawoshDivision of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Lamees AltamimiFrom the Department of Plastic Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Sultan ArifDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit, Security Force Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hatan MortadaDivision of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: ChatGPT-4 (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in natural language processing and understanding, making it a promising tool for various medical domains. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the potential applications of ChatGPT-4, a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI, in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Methods: After conducting a thorough literature review, we discovered pertinent articles that explore the application of ChatGPT-4 in plastic surgery. By examining these findings and integrating the information with our personal experience using ChatGPT-4 in the field of plastic surgery, we have produced an all-encompassing narrative review. Results: The narrative review focuses on three main areas: clinical applications, research applications, and medical education. In the clinical realm, ChatGPT-4 has the potential to streamline documentation processes, improve communication, and enhance personalized patient care. It can assist in generating accurate and comprehensive progress notes, operative notes, surgical consent forms, on-call schedules, and consultation reports. However, it is important to note that ChatGPT-4 should be used as a supportive tool and should not replace human doctors. Conclusions: The potential applications of ChatGPT-4 in plastic and reconstructive surgery are vast and promising. This technology has the potential to revolutionize documentation, research, and medical education in the field. However, it is crucial to integrate this tool responsibly, considering its limitations and ensuring that human expertise remains paramount.

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