{"id":"94aa99ff-f51b-49c5-a8f4-57d0a4a1ffc6","slug":"introducing-computational-neurosurgery","title":"Introducing “computational neurosurgery”","authors":["Pieter L. Kubben"],"abstract":"Background: Information technology (IT) plays a crucial role in modern neurosurgery, enhancing various technical aspects of the profession. The field of computational neuroscience, which examines brain function through the lens of information processing, has emerged as an interdisciplinary science linking neuroscience with engineering and computer science. However, a gap exists between fundamental neuroscience research and its application in daily clinical practice. Summary: This editorial introduces the new supplement 'SNI: Computational,' which aims to bridge the gap between computational neuroscience and clinical neurosurgery. It will cover topics such as image-guided surgery, robotics, e-learning, and clinical data science, focusing on IT developments relevant to neurosurgeons and neuroscientists. The supplement will also welcome programming code and interactive notebooks to enhance the sharing of knowledge and resources. Conclusion: SNI: Computational is set to expand the discourse on IT advancements in neurosurgery and promote the integration of clinical data science into practice. The editorial board, comprising neurosurgeons and data science researchers, will ensure comprehensive coverage of the relevant topics. Article submissions are now being accepted, and a series on the fundamentals of clinical data science will be launched for healthcare professionals. Keywords: computational neurosurgery, information technology, clinical data science, image-guided surgery, robotics, e-learning, telemonitoring","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/94aa99ff-f51b-49c5-a8f4-57d0a4a1ffc6/featured/hero-1782420901973.png","publishDate":"2017-08-01T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/sni.sni_126_17","categories":["Computational","Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"http://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/8528/SNI-8-170.pdf"}