Best ChatGPT prompts for Neurosurgical Literature Review

“Summarize the key findings and conclusions of [specific paper/title], focusing on their implications for neurosurgical practice.”

“List the most recent advances in neurosurgery related to [specific condition or procedure]. Provide references if possible.”

“What are the current controversies or debates in neurosurgery regarding [specific topic, e.g., spinal fusion, glioblastoma treatment]?”

“Identify the gaps in research regarding [specific neurosurgical topic] based on recent publications.”

“Draft an outline for a systematic review on [specific topic], including key research questions, methodologies, and databases to search.”

“What are the key inclusion and exclusion criteria commonly used in systematic reviews about [topic, e.g., minimally invasive neurosurgery]?”

“Summarize the methodology of a recent meta-analysis on [topic]. Include its limitations and strengths.”

“Explain how recent studies have influenced clinical guidelines for [specific neurosurgical intervention].”

“Compare traditional and novel approaches for treating [specific neurosurgical condition]. Use recent literature to support your comparison.”

“What does the literature say about the long-term outcomes of [specific neurosurgical procedure]?”

“Review the role of AI and machine learning in neurosurgery, focusing on their impact on diagnostic accuracy or surgical planning.”

“Summarize recent advancements in robotic-assisted neurosurgery and their reported outcomes in clinical trials.”

“How have imaging technologies evolved for intraoperative use in neurosurgery? Discuss their implications.”

“What are the findings from recent studies on patient-reported outcomes following [specific neurosurgical intervention]?”

“Identify key studies that evaluate the quality of life in patients undergoing [specific procedure].”

“How does patient selection criteria impact outcomes in [specific neurosurgical procedure]? Provide evidence from the literature.”

“Summarize the literature on the use of stem cells in treating [specific neurological condition].”

“What are the future trends in neurosurgical oncology as discussed in the latest reviews?”

“Analyze the evidence supporting deep brain stimulation for [specific condition].”

“Critique the methodology and conclusions of [specific study]. Highlight its impact on neurosurgical practice.”

“What are the most cited papers in [specific subfield of neurosurgery], and why are they influential?”

“Identify recurring methodological flaws in studies on [specific topic].”

“Generate a checklist for evaluating the quality and relevance of neurosurgical studies.”

“What are the key statistical methods used in neurosurgical research, and how are they applied?”

“Summarize the main ethical considerations discussed in recent neurosurgical research publications.”