September 21, 2026 · Surgery · DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2026.110578

Already in the room: How endocrine surgery patients are using and embracing artificial intelligence in care

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The authors aimed to explore how endocrine surgery patients utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools for medical information and their willingness to integrate AI into their surgical care. The survey revealed that a significant majority of patients have used AI for medical inquiries, with a strong interest in using a clinic-endorsed AI chatbot for various perioperative tasks, despite concerns about privacy and the lack of live provider interaction. This suggests a potential role for validated AI tools in enhancing patient care in the surgical context.

Alexandra Helbing, Nicholas Druar, Caitlin B Finn, Simon A Holoubek, Betty J Allen, Louise Davies, Kristin Long, David F Schneider, Courtney Balentine, Rebecca S Sippel, Alexander Chiu

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