International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery provides a cross-disciplinary platform for presenting the latest developments in robotics and computer assisted technologies for medical applications.

The journal publishes cutting-edge papers and expert reviews, complemented by commentaries, correspondence and conference highlights that stimulate discussion and exchange of ideas.

Areas of interest include robotic surgery aids and systems, operative planning tools, medical imaging and visualisation, simulation and navigation, virtual reality, intuitive command and control systems, haptics and sensor technologies.

In addition to research and surgical planning studies, the journal welcomes papers detailing clinical trials and applications of computer-assisted workflows and robotic systems in neurosurgery, urology, paediatric, orthopaedic, craniofacial, cardiovascular, thoraco-abdominal, musculoskeletal and visceral surgery.

Articles providing critical analysis of clinical trials, assessment of the benefits and risks of the application of these technologies, commenting on ease of use, or addressing surgical education and training issues are also encouraged.

The journal aims to foster a community that encompasses medical practitioners, researchers, and engineers and computer scientists developing robotic systems and computational tools in academic and commercial environments, with the intention of promoting and developing these exciting areas of medical technology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.550

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	69

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10578

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1089

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Computer Science and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks for development of standards in artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotic surgery

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Shane, Nathalie, Colin, Andrew, Simon, Ugo, Katharina, Andreas, Mohammed Imran, Hutan

• Evolution of autonomous and semi‐autonomous robotic surgical systems: a review of the literature

  Citation: 268

  Authors: G. P., S. C., K. M., K. M.

• OpenIGTLink: an open network protocol for image‐guided therapy environment

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Junichi, Gregory S., Xenophon, Ziv, Luis, Patrick, Haiying, Jack, Jumpei, Alexandra J., Tina, Steve, Everette C., Gabor, Clare M., Nobuhiko

• Human tactile perception as a standard for artificial tactile sensing—a review

  Citation: 252

  Authors: J, S

• Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications in orthopedic surgery

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Jens T., Jack M., Erik M., David E.

• Kinematic design considerations for minimally invasive surgical robots: an overview

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Chin‐Hsing, Jian S., Prokar

• The role of medical simulation: an overview

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Kevin

• A prospective, randomized, controlled trial of robot‐assisted vs freehand pedicle screw fixation in spine surgery

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Ho‐Joong, Whan‐Ik, Bong‐Soon, Choon‐Ki, Kyoung‐Tak, Jin S.

• Three‐dimensional surface acquisition systems for the study of facial morphology and their application to maxillofacial surgery

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Chung How, Stephen, Angela, Jeryl, James Jiong

• A systematic review of the true benefit of robotic surgery: Ergonomics

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Ian Jun Yan, Li‐Jen, James Chi‐Yong

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