Journal overview

Computer Assisted Surgery is an online, open access, international journal publishing original research and reviews on the central role of digital technologies in surgery, therapy and medical interventions. All aspects of the treatment process are addressed with the key aim of improving patient care, from basic research and surgical strategy planning to guidance and post-operative assessment, including surgical skill evaluation and training.

Computer Assisted Surgery provides an interdisciplinary forum for scientists, engineers and physicians to present and validate new concepts and integration of new technologies into clinical workflows, and for clinicians to stay abreast of the latest principles and techniques.

These are key focus areas for the journal:

• Image guided surgery and interventional imaging systems
• Surgical robotics and instrumentation
• Minimal access surgery
• Endoscopy
• Radiation therapy and interventional radiology
• Virtual and augmented reality for planning and guidance
• Surgical data science and artificial intelligence
• Surgical simulation for training and skill analysis
• Economic, societal, ethical and policy issues surrounding computer assisted technologies

Computer Assisted Surgery publishes original research articles including position papers and white papers, reviews, and brief reports.

Peer Review Statement
Submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief and, if found suitable for further consideration, to single anonymized peer review by independent, expert referees.

All articles will be made freely and permanently available online through gold open access publication.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

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