[Potential applications of large language models in trauma surgery : Opportunities, risks and perspectives].

Journal: Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)
Published Date: May 12, 2025

Abstract

The integration of large language models (LLM) into the care of trauma surgery patients offers an exciting opportunity with immense potential to enhance the efficiency and quality of care. The LLM can serve as supportive tools for diagnosis, decision making and patient communication by efficiently providing medical knowledge and generating personalized treatment recommendations; however, there are also substantial challenges that must be addressed. The lack of transparency in the decision-making processes of LLM as well as currently unresolved legal and ethical issues, necessitate careful implementation and examination by medical professionals to ensure the safety and effectiveness of these technologies.

Authors

  • Jakob Cornelius
    Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043, Marburg, Deutschland. jakob.cornelius@uk-gm.de.
  • Johannes Knitza
    Institut für Digitale Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.
  • Juliana Hack
    Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043, Marburg, Deutschland.
  • Melina Pavlovic
    Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043, Marburg, Deutschland.
  • Sebastian Kuhn
    Institute for Digital Medicine Philipps-University Marburg and University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Marburg, Germany.

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