Dear Authors,

We are excited to announce that Journal of Brain and Spine will be publishing a special issue on “Applications of AI - Assisted Surgery”. The integration of artificial intelligence into surgical practice is revolutionizing the way surgeries are performed, enhancing surgical precision, safety, and patient outcomes. This special issue aims to explore the practical applications, technical innovations, and future directions of AI - assisted surgery across various surgical specialties.

We invite submissions of original research articles, technical reviews, clinical case studies, and perspectives on the following topics:

AI algorithms for surgical image analysis and pre-operative planning

Robot - assisted surgery systems guided by AI and machine learning

Real - time intra - operative monitoring and decision - making support using AI

Applications of AI in post - operative recovery prediction and complication prevention

Ethical considerations and regulatory challenges in AI - assisted surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration in developing and implementing AI - assisted surgical solutions

All manuscripts will undergo a thorough peer - review process to ensure high - quality and impactful content. The special issue is scheduled to be published in June 15, 2026.

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: 2026-04-30

Notification of Acceptance: 2026-05-10

Final Manuscript Due: 2026-05-15

To submit your manuscript, please visit the journal's online submission system at [https://jbs.yhopt.com/jbs/] and select “Applications of AI - Assisted Surgery” as the special issue title.

JBS welcomes submissions from scholars, research teams, and industry experts worldwide. looking forward to working together to advance the field of AI - assisted surgery.

Editorial Office of the Journal of Brain and Spine