The next frontier in plastic surgery innovation: Quantum computing

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Dec 8:100:282-284. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.12.001. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

This work explores the transformative potential of quantum computing (QC) in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting its ability to enhance predictive modeling, surgical planning, and intraoperative guidance. By leveraging QC's superior computational power, clinicians have the capacity to improve personalized treatment plans and optimize surgical outcomes. Despite the challenges of cost, technical limitations, and ethical considerations, the integration of QC into clinical practice and research promises significant advancements in patient care and surgical innovation.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Clinical decision support; Predictive models; Quantum computing; Surgical innovation.