Advanced Image-Guided Neurosurgery: Brain Mapping and Intraoperative Imaging Innovations
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: stereotactic and functional neurosurgery; bioelectronic medicine; functional imaging; deep brain stimulation
Interests: stereotactic frame development; frame-based stereotactic system; image-guidance deep brain stimulation surgery; neuroelectrochemistry mapping—dopamine; 3D LiDAR surface scanning; neuromodulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Background & History: Image guidance has remained at the forefront of neurosurgical advances and has evolved from basic anatomical visualization to multimodal imaging integration across diverse neurosurgical disciplines. Modern neurosurgical practice spanning neurosurgical oncology, endovascular interventions, and stereotactic procedures relies heavily on advances in imaging technologies for preoperative planning, real-time intraoperative guidance, and postoperative outcome optimization, improving surgical precision and patient safety.
Aim & Scope: This Special Issue explores advances in multimodal imaging for patient selection, surgical planning, and intraoperative imaging technologies that enhance decision-making for neurosurgical procedures.
Cutting-edge Research: We seek contributions addressing novel imaging biomarkers for tumor characterization, anatomical targeting for stereotactic procedures, functional brain mapping techniques, intraoperative visualization techniques, AI-driven image analysis, extended reality surgical navigation, and multimodal imaging integration.
Solicited Papers: We welcome original research articles, reviews, and technical notes covering imaging biomarker validation, intraoperative imaging innovations, surgical workflow optimization, and clinical outcome studies demonstrating the impact of advanced imaging technologies on neurosurgical practice.
Dr. Prashin Unadkat
Dr. Yoonbae Oh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurosurgery
- intraoperative imaging
- brain mapping
- multimodal imaging
- AI-driven image analysis
- stereotactic neurosurgery
- imaging biomarkers
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