Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) refers to long-term cognitive impairments observed in patients who undergo surgery. POCD is of major concern to both anesthesiologists and patients and is currently receiving considerable attention from researchers and being extensively investigated. Continued research is warranted to gain a deeper understanding of the pathogenesis of POCD, which is closely associated with perioperative patient safety, and to establish possible prevention strategies.

In our continued efforts to gain better insight into POCD-related evidence and knowledge in order to improve brain-related safety and recovery after surgery, the Korean Journal of Anesthesiology (KJA) plans to publish a special issue focused on “Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction.” We welcome contributions exploring advanced methods and innovative applications for improving patients' safe and healthy recovery. These include both clinical and experimental research papers as well as systematic reviews of the literature.

The deadline for submission is June 30, 2023.

Please visit the homepage of KJA to submit your articles (https://www.editorialmanager.com/kja).

Papers will be published upon acceptance, regardless of the date of publication of the Special Issue, which will be launched as Issue No. 5 of KJA 2023.

Lead Guest Editor
Sangseok Lee (Associate Editor-in-Chief, KJA, Inje University College of Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea, email: journal@anesthesia.or.kr)