Annals of surgery
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We used machine learning to develop and validate a multivariable algorithm allowing the accurate and early prediction of postoperative hypocalcemia risk. ⋯ Using machine learning, we developed and validated a simple multivariable model that allowed the accurate prediction of postoperative hypocalcemia. The resulting algorithm could be used at the point of care to guide clinical management after total thyroidectomy.
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The aim of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of indocyanine-green (ICG)-guided lymphography (ICG-Lg) in reducing the incidence of chyle leak (CL) after esophagectomy. ⋯ Intraoperative ICG-Lg demonstrated significantly lower rates of CL after total minimally invasive esophagectomy and, therefore, it should be routinely embedded in the standardized surgical technique of high-volume centers for esophageal cancer.
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We have assessed the chatbot Generative Pretrained Transformer, a type of artificial intelligence software designed to simulate conversations with human users, in an experiment designed to test its relevance to scientific writing. chatbot Generative Pretrained Transformer could become a promising and powerful tool for tasks such as automated draft generation, which may be useful in academic activities to make writing work faster and easier. However, the use of this tool in scientific writing raises some ethical concerns and therefore there have been calls for it to be regulated. ⋯ To detect the author is a complex task and requires thorough critical reading to reach a conclusion. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to explore the pros and cons of the use of chatbots in scientific writing.
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To define the concept of surgeon-scientists and identify the root causes of their decline in number and impact. The secondary aim was to provide actionable remedies. ⋯ The journey of the surgeon-scientist is at a crossroads. As a society, we either adapt and shift our priorities again towards innovation or capitulate to greed for profit, permanently losing these invaluable professionals. Successful rescue packages must not only involve hospitals and universities but also the political sphere.