Call for Papers: AI in Clinical Surgery and Surgical Education

A Rolling Series with Expedited Review

Artificial intelligence in surgery is advancing quickly. The American Surgeon intends to move with the speed of the field.

We announce a rolling series focused on the clinical and educational applications of artificial intelligence in surgery. Manuscripts submitted to this series will receive prompt editorial assessment, prompt peer review, and, if accepted, prioritized electronic publication with accelerated placement in print.

Scope

We seek applied, implementation-focused work that addresses how AI integrates into surgical practice and training. Submissions should emphasize measurable outcomes, workflow integration, and professional responsibility.

Clinical Applications

• Perioperative risk prediction and stratification
• AI-assisted imaging interpretation
• Intraoperative decision support
• Robotics and AI integration
• Postoperative complication detection and prevention
• ICU and acute care applications
• Documentation and EHR augmentation
• Quality improvement and workflow optimization

Educational Applications

• AI-assisted simulation
• Automated technical skill assessment
• Personalized learning pathways
• AI-supported cognitive training
• Faculty development in AI literacy

Governance and Professional Responsibility

• Verification frameworks
• Human oversight and accountability
• Bias and data integrity
• Implementation challenges
• Credentialing and policy considerations

What We Are Not Seeking

• Pure algorithm development without clinical context
• Speculative commentary without implementation relevance
• Redundant narrative reviews

All manuscripts will undergo our standard peer review process and must meet the scientific and editorial standards of The American Surgeon.

Authors should indicate in their cover letter that the submission is intended for the AI in Clinical Surgery Series and choose the appropriate article type in the journal submission site.

Artificial intelligence may generate answers instantly. Determining whether those answers are correct — and deciding whether to act — remains the responsibility of the surgeon. This series aims to define how AI is integrated into surgical judgment, education, and patient care.

Click here to submit your manuscript.