====== Best ChatGPT prompts for Neurosurgical Literature Review ======

===== General Literature Review =====

"Summarize the key findings and conclusions of [specific paper/title], focusing on their implications for neurosurgical [[practice]]."
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"List the most recent advances in neurosurgery related to [specific condition or procedure]. Provide references if possible."
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"What are the current controversies or debates in neurosurgery regarding [specific topic, e.g., spinal fusion, glioblastoma treatment]?"
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"Identify the gaps in research regarding [specific neurosurgical topic] based on recent publications."
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===== Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses =====

"Draft an outline for a systematic review on [specific topic], including key research questions, methodologies, and databases to search."
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"What are the key inclusion and exclusion criteria commonly used in systematic reviews about [topic, e.g., minimally invasive neurosurgery]?"
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"Summarize the methodology of a recent meta-analysis on [topic]. Include its limitations and strengths."
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===== Clinical Applications =====

"Explain how recent studies have influenced clinical guidelines for [specific neurosurgical intervention]."
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"Compare traditional and novel approaches for treating [specific neurosurgical condition]. Use recent literature to support your comparison."
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"What does the literature say about the long-term outcomes of [specific neurosurgical procedure]?"
===== Technological Advances =====

"Review the role of AI and machine learning in neurosurgery, focusing on their impact on diagnostic accuracy or surgical planning."
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"Summarize recent advancements in robotic-assisted neurosurgery and their reported outcomes in clinical trials."
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"How have imaging technologies evolved for intraoperative use in neurosurgery? Discuss their implications."
===== Patient-Centered Research =====

"What are the findings from recent studies on patient-reported outcomes following [specific neurosurgical intervention]?"
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"Identify key studies that evaluate the quality of life in patients undergoing [specific procedure]."
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"How does patient selection criteria impact outcomes in [specific neurosurgical procedure]? Provide evidence from the literature."
===== Emerging Topics =====

"Summarize the literature on the use of stem cells in treating [specific neurological condition]."
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"What are the future trends in neurosurgical oncology as discussed in the latest reviews?"
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"Analyze the evidence supporting deep brain stimulation for [specific condition]."
===== Critical Analysis =====

"Critique the methodology and conclusions of [specific study]. Highlight its impact on neurosurgical practice."
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"What are the most cited papers in [specific subfield of neurosurgery], and why are they influential?"
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"Identify recurring methodological flaws in studies on [specific topic]."
===== Practical Tools for Reviewing =====

"Generate a checklist for evaluating the quality and relevance of neurosurgical studies."
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"What are the key statistical methods used in neurosurgical research, and how are they applied?"
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"Summarize the main ethical considerations discussed in recent neurosurgical research publications."