Special Topic

Topic: AI-Powered Imaging and Diagnostics in Minimally Invasive Surgery

A Special Topic of Mini-invasive Surgery

ISSN 2574-1225 (Online)

Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2026

Guest Editor

Prof. Mariano Gimenez
Department of Surgery, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire-Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.

Special Topic Introduction

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, their application in imaging and diagnostics is progressively transforming conventional minimally invasive surgery (MIS) practices. This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research findings and clinical experiences, focusing on AI applications across the entire MIS workflow, including:

1. Preoperative Imaging and Surgical Planning

2. Intraoperative Imaging and Navigation

3. Intraoperative Diagnosis and Pathology

4. Surgical Performance Assessment and Quality Control

5. Innovative Minimally Invasive Technology Applications


By showcasing interdisciplinary innovations, this Special Issue seeks to provide a cuttingedge platform for clinicians, surgical researchers, and technology developers, promoting effective integration of AI into MIS to enhance surgical precision, safety, and patient outcomes.

Keywords

AI, MIS, preoperative imaging, intraoperative navigation, image-guided surgery, automated lesion detection, surgical planning, surgical simulation

Submission Deadline

30 Dec 2026

Submission Information

For Author Instructions, please refer to https://www.oaepublish.com/mis/author_instructions
For Online Submission, please login at https://www.oaecenter.com/login?JournalId=mis&IssueId=mis25120210303
Submission Deadline: 30 Dec 2026
Contacts: Ivy Wang, Science Editor, [email protected]

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ISSN 2574-1225 (Online)

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