The International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (IJCARS) is a journal for cross-disciplinary research, development and applications of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS). The Journal promotes interdisciplinary research and development in an international environment with a focus on the development of digital imaging and computer-based diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well enhance the skill levels of health care professionals.<br />The International Society for Computer Aided Surgery (ISCAS) and The Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions Society (MICCAI) are involved in the publication of the IJCARS.