Innovative Technologies in Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy

Dear Colleagues,

This call for papers seeks to gather the latest evidence on innovative technologies in neurosurgery and neuroanatomy. The primary goal is to assemble a collection of cutting-edge research that explores the impact of new technologies on neurosurgical practices. The aim is to facilitate a swift and rigorous selection process to promptly deliver the most compelling scientific reports in this field.

Several key areas of interest include:

• Robotic surgery: investigations into the application and effectiveness of robotic technologies in neurosurgical procedures.
• Augmented, mixed, and virtual reality in education: exploration of the use of these technologies in neurosurgical education for enhanced training experiences.
• Surgical planning and intraoperative navigation: studies on the use of advanced technologies in preoperative planning and real-time navigation during neurosurgical procedures.
• Emerging imaging tools: examination of new imaging tools in both diagnostic and treatment phases, with a focus on the potential of theranostics in treating brain and spine malignancies.
• Neuroanatomy studies: emphasis on the significance of studying the anatomy of the brain and spine, covering modern approaches such as cadaver-based and cadaver-free methods for effective neuroanatomical investigations.

The call for papers welcomes a variety of contributions, including:

• Original articles: groundbreaking research presenting new findings and insights in the field.
• Reviews: comprehensive reviews that synthesize existing knowledge and provide a holistic overview of a specific aspect of neurosurgery or neuroanatomy.
• Technical notes: contributions focusing on the technical aspects of implementing and utilizing new technologies in neurosurgery.

Authors are encouraged to submit their work to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the transformative role of technology in neurosurgery and neuroanatomy. This call for papers emphasizes the importance of timely and impactful research to advance our understanding and clinical applications in these critical areas of medical science.

Dr. Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana
Dr. Gianluca Scalia
Dr. Santino Ottavio Tomasi
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Salvati
Guest Editors

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• neurosurgery
• innovative technologies
• robotic surgery
• augmented reality
• mixed reality
• virtual reality
• surgical education
• surgical planning
• intraoperative navigation
• imaging tools
• theranostics
• brain malignancies
• spine malignancies
• neuroanatomy
• original articles
• reviews
• technical notes