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

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.