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ANZ journal of surgery

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Evaluating the role of AI chatbots in patient education for abdominal aortic aneurysms: a comparison of ChatGPT and conventional resources.

ANZ journal of surgery
BACKGROUNDS: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) carry significant risks, yet patient understanding is often limited, with online resources typically low quality. ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, presents a new frontier in patient educa...

The Adelaide Score: prospective implementation of an artificial intelligence system to improve hospital and cost efficiency.

ANZ journal of surgery
BACKGROUND: The Adelaide Score is an artificial intelligence system that integrates objective vital signs and laboratory tests to predict likelihood of hospital discharge.

Assessing the efficacy of artificial intelligence to provide peri-operative information for patients with a stoma.

ANZ journal of surgery
BACKGROUND: Stomas present significant lifestyle and psychological challenges for patients, requiring comprehensive education and support. Current educational methods have limitations in offering relevant information to the patient, highlighting a po...

Artificial intelligence measured 3D lumbosacral body composition and clinical outcomes in rectal cancer patients.

ANZ journal of surgery
INTRODUCTION: Patient body composition (BC) has been shown to help predict clinical outcomes in rectal cancer patients. Artificial intelligence algorithms have allowed for easier acquisition of BC measurements, creating a comprehensive BC profile in ...

Machine learning prediction model for postoperative ileus following colorectal surgery.

ANZ journal of surgery
BACKGROUND: Postoperative ileus (POI) continues to be a major cause of morbidity following colorectal surgery. Despite best efforts, the incidence of POI in colorectal surgery remains high (~30%). This study aimed to investigate machine learning tech...

Supervised machine learning for the prediction of post-operative clinical outcomes of hip and knee replacements: a review.

ANZ journal of surgery
Prediction models are being increasingly used in the medical field to identify risk factors and possible outcomes. Some of these are presently being used to develop guidelines for improving clinical practice. The application of machine learning (ML),...

Using artificial intelligence to predict choledocholithiasis: can machine learning models abate the use of MRCP in patients with biliary dysfunction?

ANZ journal of surgery
BACKGROUND: Prompt diagnosis of choledocholithiasis is crucial for reducing disease severity, preventing complications and minimizing length of stay. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is commonly used to evaluate patients with suspec...