Neurosurgery has always been at the forefront of incorporating technological advances to improve surgical outcomes. Recent advances such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, virtual, and augmented reality (AR/VR) have been used in multiple neurosurgical sub-specialties at pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases of neurosurgery, and have aided preoperative planning, surgical decision-making, intra-operative workflow, risk minimisation, postoperative clinical assessments, rehabilitation, training, research, and expanding access to high-quality care. While the usage of AI, AR, and VR in neurosurgical interventions are in its infancy, promising steps have incorporated these technologies into clinical practice. As the technological capability of AI, AR, and VR thrives, more applications of such tools are discovered within and outside of the operating theatre. Understanding the impact that AI, AR, and VR have in the overall management of neurosurgical disease can fundamentally enhance neurosurgery. In this Collection, we focus on recent breakthroughs in using AI, AR, and VR in neurosurgery.
The goal of this series is to collect and highlight a comprehensive set of papers in order to shed light on the progress that has been made over the past decade in the usage of AI, robotics, AR, and VR in neurosurgery. This collection will inform, inspire and provide direction for future research and application of these modern technologies in neurosurgery.
In this collection, we welcome original research articles, case-reports, meta-analyses, literature and systematic reviews, and clinical trials on investigating the usage of AI, robotics, AR, and VR in neurosurgery. We welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following Topics:
- New insights into functional and deep brain stimulation in aiding neurosurgical diseases
- Greater understanding of the use of EEG and sEEG in treating neurological disorders
- New neuroimaging and image analysis techniques that aid in neurosurgery
- A deeper understanding of the role of new technologies in predicting outcomes in patients with neurosurgical diseases
- New insights into how technologies can improve decision-making by neurosurgeons and surgical staff
- Novel approaches at pre-, intra- and post-operative phases of neurosurgery to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients
We acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Yimin Chen (Foshan Sanshui District People’s Hospital, China) and Dr. Xuxing Liao (Foshan Sanshui District People’s Hospital China) in the preparation of this Topic
Neurosurgery has always been at the forefront of incorporating technological advances to improve surgical outcomes. Recent advances such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, virtual, and augmented reality (AR/VR) have been used in multiple neurosurgical sub-specialties at pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases of neurosurgery, and have aided preoperative planning, surgical decision-making, intra-operative workflow, risk minimisation, postoperative clinical assessments, rehabilitation, training, research, and expanding access to high-quality care. While the usage of AI, AR, and VR in neurosurgical interventions are in its infancy, promising steps have incorporated these technologies into clinical practice. As the technological capability of AI, AR, and VR thrives, more applications of such tools are discovered within and outside of the operating theatre. Understanding the impact that AI, AR, and VR have in the overall management of neurosurgical disease can fundamentally enhance neurosurgery. In this Collection, we focus on recent breakthroughs in using AI, AR, and VR in neurosurgery.
The goal of this series is to collect and highlight a comprehensive set of papers in order to shed light on the progress that has been made over the past decade in the usage of AI, robotics, AR, and VR in neurosurgery. This collection will inform, inspire and provide direction for future research and application of these modern technologies in neurosurgery.
In this collection, we welcome original research articles, case-reports, meta-analyses, literature and systematic reviews, and clinical trials on investigating the usage of AI, robotics, AR, and VR in neurosurgery. We welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following Topics:
- New insights into functional and deep brain stimulation in aiding neurosurgical diseases
- Greater understanding of the use of EEG and sEEG in treating neurological disorders
- New neuroimaging and image analysis techniques that aid in neurosurgery
- A deeper understanding of the role of new technologies in predicting outcomes in patients with neurosurgical diseases
- New insights into how technologies can improve decision-making by neurosurgeons and surgical staff
- Novel approaches at pre-, intra- and post-operative phases of neurosurgery to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients
We acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Yimin Chen (Foshan Sanshui District People’s Hospital, China) and Dr. Xuxing Liao (Foshan Sanshui District People’s Hospital China) in the preparation of this Topic