Produced by Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema Moderator: Dr. Nicole Langelier

Expert Panel Members: - Dr. Bobby Korn: Incorporating ChatBots into Your Oculofacial Practice - Dr. Pete Setabutr: Virtual Reality and Surgical Planning - Dr. Elizabeth Bradley: Facial Reanimation and Face Transplantation

Episode Summary: Join host Dr. Nicole Langelier in an enlightening episode of the Oculofacial podcast, where leading experts delve into the transformative technologies reshaping oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Bobby Korn introduces the compelling world of large language models and chatbots, illustrating their seamless integration into clinical practice and administration. Dr. Pete Setabutr follows with a discussion on the current and potential applications of virtual and augmented reality in surgical planning and education, painting a futuristic view of surgical training and execution. Dr. Elizabeth Bradley wraps up the podcast by sharing groundbreaking advancements in facial reanimation and face transplantation, highlighting a multidisciplinary collaboration at Mayo Clinic. . Key Takeaways: - AI Integration in Clinical Practice: Dr. Bobby Korn highlights the significant role of AI and chatbots in assisting with  administrative duties and clinical care.   - Virtual Reality for Surgical Training: Dr. Pete Setabutr discusses the implementation of VR and AR technologies in enhancing anatomical understanding and surgical precision, with an emphasis on ophthalmology training and education. - Facial Reanimation Innovations: Dr. Elizabeth Bradley shares advanced techniques such as using palmate longus tendon to support paralytic lower eyelid retraction and platysma muscle grafts with cross face nerve grafts for managing upper eyelid paralytic lagophthalmos. .Dr - Bradley also shares the role of technology and extensive collaboration among various specialties at Mayo Clinic in handling complex facial transplant cases. - Future of Oculoplastic Surgery: The speakers collectively forecast significant advancements in personalized AI-assisted surgery, comprehensive virtual reality applications, and envisioning a tech-driven transformation in patient care and surgical education.

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