[1] In order to gain an explicit and formal understanding of surgery, the field of analyses and modelling of surgical procedures has recently emerged.
The challenge is to support the surgeon and the surgical procedure through the understanding of Operating Room (OR) activities, with the help of sensor- or human-based systems.
Models created by these different approaches may have a large impact in future surgical innovations, whether for planning, intra-operative or post-operative purposes.
IPCAI includes papers presenting novel technical concepts, clinical needs and applications as well as hardware, software and systems and their validation.
Founded in 1985, CARS has focused on research and development on novel algorithms and systems and their applications in radiology and surgery.