Advances in Surgical Devices and Medical Robotics
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 182
Special Issue Editor
Interests: surgical devices; robotics; 3D printing; tissue engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in surgical devices are rapidly redefining the boundaries of modern medicine, driven by converging innovations in robotics, additive manufacturing, and regenerative science. Surgical robotics—exemplified by platforms such as the da Vinci Surgical System—have transitioned from being niche tools to integral components of minimally invasive and image-guided procedures. These systems enhance precision, dexterity, and visualization, enabling complex interventions to be performed through smaller incisions while reducing surgeon fatigue and improving ergonomic control. Beyond telemanipulation, next-generation robotic systems increasingly integrate artificial intelligence, haptic feedback, and real-time imaging, supporting adaptive decision-making and expanding applications across general surgery, urology, gynecology, and cardiothoracic disciplines.
Concurrently, 3D printing and tissue engineering are transforming the design and functionality of surgical devices and implants. Additive manufacturing enables the rapid fabrication of patient-specific anatomical models, custom implants, and surgical guides, improving preoperative planning and intraoperative accuracy. In parallel, tissue engineering leverages biomaterials, stem cells, and biofabrication strategies to create scaffolds and living constructs that promote tissue regeneration and functional restoration. The convergence of these technologies—particularly through bioprinting and biohybrid robotic systems—signals a paradigm shift from inert surgical tools to biologically integrated, patient-tailored therapeutic platforms. Together, robotics, 3D printing, and tissue engineering represent a synergistic frontier in bioengineering, with profound implications for precision surgery, translational research, and personalized healthcare.
We invite you to contribute an article to this special edition of MDPI’s Bioengineering, focused on surgical devices, robotics, 3D printing and tissue engineering. Your expertise and insight would significantly improve the quality of this publication. Thank you for your consideration.
Dr. Donald Sorrells
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- robotics
- tissue engineering
- 3D printing
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