Scan-do Attitude: Towards Autonomous CT Protocol Management using a Large Language Model Agent

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.20270v1
• Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:04:11 GMT
• Title: Scan-do Attitude: Towards Autonomous CT Protocol Management using a Large Language Model Agent
• Authors: Xingjian Kang, Linda Vorberg, Andreas Maier, Alexander Katzmann, Oliver Taubmann,
• Abstract summary: Large Language Model (LLM)-based agent framework is proposed to assist with the interpretation and execution of protocol configuration requests.<n>The agent combines in-context-learning, instruction-following, and structured toolcalling abilities to identify relevant protocol elements and apply accurate modifications.
• Score: 39.72587188702086
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Managing scan protocols in Computed Tomography (CT), which includes adjusting acquisition parameters or configuring reconstructions, as well as selecting postprocessing tools in a patient-specific manner, is time-consuming and requires clinical as well as technical expertise. At the same time, we observe an increasing shortage of skilled workforce in radiology. To address this issue, a Large Language Model (LLM)-based agent framework is proposed to assist with the interpretation and execution of protocol configuration requests given in natural language or a structured, device-independent format, aiming to improve the workflow efficiency and reduce technologists' workload. The agent combines in-context-learning, instruction-following, and structured toolcalling abilities to identify relevant protocol elements and apply accurate modifications. In a systematic evaluation, experimental results indicate that the agent can effectively retrieve protocol components, generate device compatible protocol definition files, and faithfully implement user requests. Despite demonstrating feasibility in principle, the approach faces limitations regarding syntactic and semantic validity due to lack of a unified device API, and challenges with ambiguous or complex requests. In summary, the findings show a clear path towards LLM-based agents for supporting scan protocol management in CT imaging.

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