Imaging-Driven Virtual and Augmented Reality for Surgical Diagnosis and Intervention
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 339
Editor
2. Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Teikyo University, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan
Interests: medical imaging; surgical support systems; 3D organ modeling using biologically textured printing; development of XR-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue in collaboration with the journals Diagnostics and Journal of Imaging, focusing on the transformative role of imaging-driven Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in surgical diagnosis and intervention. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research that integrates advanced imaging modalities with immersive technologies to enhance preoperative diagnosis, intraoperative guidance, and prognostic evaluation for common clinical diseases. The convergence of high-resolution medical imaging—such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound—with VR/AR platforms offers unprecedented opportunities for improving diagnostic accuracy, spatial understanding of pathological anatomy, and patient-specific surgical planning. This Special Issue seeks to explore innovative approaches where imaging data is not merely visualized but interactively utilized to refine diagnostic workflows, support clinical decision-making, and predict postoperative outcomes in fields such as oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and abdominal surgery, specifically focusing on minimally invasive, endoscopic, and robotic surgery. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Image-based 3D reconstructions for diagnostic visualization and pathological assessment.
- VR/AR-enhanced diagnostic platforms for preoperative planning and lesion localization.
- Multimodal image fusion in AR environments for improved disease characterization.
- Quantitative imaging biomarkers integrated into immersive interfaces for prognostic evaluation.
- Real-time image guidance systems using AR for endoscopic procedures, robotic surgery, and diagnostic interventions.
- Human–computer interaction studies focusing on diagnostic efficiency and clinician usability.
- Validation studies of VR/AR diagnostic tools against clinical outcomes.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between radiological imaging, computational visualization, and clinical diagnostics, providing a dedicated forum for researchers working at the intersection of medical imaging, computer-assisted diagnosis, and extended reality. Submissions should emphasize clinical applicability, technical innovation, and rigorous evaluation within the context of common medical conditions.
We look forward to receiving your high-quality contributions to advance the role of immersive technologies in the future of image-guided diagnosis and interventional planning.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Journal of Imaging.
Prof. Dr. Maki Sugimoto
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- imaging
- three-dimensional reconstruction
- virtual
- augmented
- mixed
- extended reality
- hologram
- polygon modeling
- spatial computing
- image guided
- surgical diagnosis
- minimally invasive surgery
- endoscopic surgery
- robot
- MRI
- CT
- ultrasound
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