Automation index
How much of a Surgeon’s job can AI already do?
Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Surgeon
14%
AI can already do 14% of this job.
#637 / 643
View rankingSurgeon
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes and planningEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 35% | +7 |
Imaging and prepEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 25% | +3.8 |
Operating theatreEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 4% | +2 |
Call and consentEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 8% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1249.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Neurosurgeon
19%
#526 / 643
View rankingNeurosurgeon
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Indicate, consent and the plan with neurology.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Craniotomy, spine and the tumour that bleeds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Neuronavigation, monitoring and the margin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Neuro ICU, pupils and raised pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Family, the deficit and rehab.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
On-call, the haematoma and signing go or no-go.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- craniotomy
- spine surgery
- neuronavigation
- brain tumour
- neuro ICU
- subdural haematoma
- intraoperative monitoring
- raised ICP
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1241.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212