Special Issues

Surgeries publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Oral Laser Surgery: Current Evidences and Perspectives
edited by , Alfonso Manfuso and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3048 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser; dentistry; laser in dentistry; pathology; oral pathology; oral surgery; laser surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Advances in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
edited by Mustafa Citak and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open
Keywords: total hip arthroplasty; total knee arthroplasty; orthopaedic surgery
Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2803 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck cancer; HNSCC; surgical research and technologies; robotic surgery
State-of-the-Art Research and Emerging Innovations in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
edited by Ayush K. Kapila
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 786 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic surgery; aesthetic surgery; artificial intelligence
Future Directions in Neurosurgery: Innovation and Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open
Keywords: future directions; minimal invasive neurosurgery; robotic; gene therapy; functional neurosurgery; spine surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation)
Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Surgery submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 498 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotic-assisted surgery; laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; single-site surgery; surgical robotics; haptic feedback; artificial intelligence; robotic platforms; handheld devices; surgical precision; surgical outcomes; innovative surgical techniques; innovative robotic solutions
The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Procedures
edited by and Michael Nizich
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in surgery; surgical robotics; medical imaging; surgical simulation; clinical decision support; digital health; predictive analytics; telemedicine; surgical data science; ethical and legal issues in AI
Dental Surgery and Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 21609 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental surgery; dental implant; oral health and care; orthodontic therapy; oral and maxillofacial surgery
Innovative Technology and Advancements in Hip and Knee Surgeries
edited by Claudio D'Agostino
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: hip arthroplasty; knee arthroplasty; robotic-assisted surgery; artificial intelligence; 3D printing; virtual reality; augmented navigation; smart implants; wearable technology; minimally invasive surgery; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Technology Integration in Spine Surgery: Navigation, Robotics, AI, and Digital Health
edited by Tsung-Cheng Yin and Cheng-Ying Lee
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: spine surgery; robotic-assisted spine surgery; artificial intelligence; machine learning; postoperative care; intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring
Feature Papers in Hand Surgery and Research submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1397 | Submission Open
Keywords: hand surgery; reconstructive microsurgery; peripheral nerve repair; tendon transfer; regenerative medicine; biological scaffolds; functional outcomes; surgical anatomy; upper limb trauma; postoperative rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hand Surgery and Research)
Advances in Wrist Arthroscopy: From Diagnosis to Reconstruction submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: wrist arthroscopy; TFCC; scapholunate ligament; distal radius fractures; arthroscopic-assisted fixation; minimally invasive surgery; wrist instability; cartilage repair; hand surgery; postoperative outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hand Surgery and Research)
Novel Insights into Liver Transplantation Surgery
edited by and Amit Nair
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver transplantation; organ preservation; machine perfusion technologies; preoperative evaluation; recipient optimization; donor selection; postoperative management; surgical techniques
Interdisciplinary Experimental Surgical Research and Technologies, Featured by the Academy of Surgical Research
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 21872 | Submission Open
Digital Technologies in Hand Surgery: Ultrasound, 3D Printing, Planning & Robotics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open
Keywords: hand surgery; digital technologies; ultrasound; high-resolution imaging; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; surgical planning; virtual reality; augmented reality; robotics; micro-robotics; computer-assisted surgery; artificial intelligence; machine learning; personalized implants; patient-specific planning; minimally invasive interventions; image-guided surgery; rehabilitation technology; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hand Surgery and Research)
Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 584 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiothoracic surgery; cardiothoracic critical care; cardiovascular quality and outcomes
Latest Research Updates on Laparoscopy
edited by Niculae N. Iordache and Claudiu-Octavian Ungureanu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopy; minimally invasive surgery; surgical innovation; imaging and navigation; artificial intelligence in surgery; surgical outcomes; clinical advancements
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Balance Between Innovative and Proven Procedures, Drugs and Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Igor Tsesis
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7144 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic techniques and procedures; maxillofacial injuries; orthognathic surgery; temporomandibular joint disorders; oral and maxillofacial pathology; reconstructive surgery; iatrogenic disease
Laparoscopic Surgery, 2nd Edition
edited by Ferdinando Agresta, and Giulia Montori
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopy; minimally invasive surgery; endoscopic surgery; robotic surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Group)
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