Research Progress and Challenges in Acute Abdominal Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

Acute abdominal surgery refers to urgent surgical interventions performed to treat conditions that require immediate management within the abdominal cavity. These conditions can range from acute appendicitis and bowel obstruction to perforated ulcers and traumatic injuries. Acute abdominal surgery is characterized by the need for rapid diagnosis, prompt decision-making, and timely intervention to prevent life-threatening complications. The goal of acute abdominal surgery is to alleviate the underlying condition, relieve pain, restore normal organ function, and prevent further damage. Surgeons specializing in this field possess a wide range of skills and expertise to address the complexities associated with acute abdominal emergencies. The widespread use of ultrasonography plays a crucial role in helping surgeons to make the right decisions, minimizing waiting times for second-level exams such as CT scans. In recent years, minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy have revolutionized the field of acute abdominal surgery, allowing for smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery. Robotic surgery represents a new area to be expored in this field of surgery, and several reports on robotic emergency surgery are now being published. The use of indocianine green fluorescence in acute cholecistitis has improved the safety of this procedure, particularly in difficult cases. However, despite advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative care, acute abdominal surgery still presents challenges. These include the risk of complications, such as infection, bleeding, and organ dysfunction, as well as the need for effective pain management and postoperative rehabilitation.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest research progress in this field and shed light on the challenges faced by surgeons and researchers. We encourage submissions of papers describing related original research articles and reviews.

Dr. Matteo Cimino
Guest Editor

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• acute abdominal emergencies
• urgent surgical interventions
• minimally invasive techniques
• robotic surgery in emergency surgery
• open surgery
• complications
• pain management
• postoperative rehabilitation
• acute appendicitis
• acute biliary disease
• intraoperative ultrasonography in emergency surgery