Advanced Techniques and Applications in Burn Reconstruction: A Bioengineering Perspective
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: burn surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Burn reconstruction has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by groundbreaking advancements in bioengineering, regenerative medicine, and materials science. This field now integrates innovative surgical techniques, advanced biomaterials, and cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges such as facial and body scarring, contractures, and functional restoration. This Special Issue will explore the latest bioengineering-driven approaches to burn reconstruction, including the development and application of novel skin and dermal substitutes, the use of refractive laser therapy for scar modulation, and the integration of microsurgical techniques such as free composite tissue transfer and autologous fat grafting.
Particular focus will be placed on regenerative medicine strategies, including tissue engineering, stem cell-based therapies, and bioprinting, which hold immense promise for restoring both form and function in burn patients. Additionally, the role of nanotechnology in enhancing wound healing, drug delivery, and tissue regeneration will be examined. Emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in scar assessment, treatment planning, and outcome prediction will also be highlighted, showcasing the potential of AI to revolutionize personalized burn care.
This issue will also address the treatment of complex burn injuries, such as those sustained in combat, and the development of next-generation biomaterials and biofabrication techniques. By bridging the gap between clinical practice and bioengineering innovation, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art technologies shaping the future of burn reconstruction.
Potential topics for this issue include the following:
- Historical evolution of bioengineering approaches in burn reconstruction;
- Advanced biomaterials for skin and dermal regeneration;
- Tissue engineering and bioprinting for burn wound repair;
- Nanotechnology-enabled strategies for wound healing and scar modulation;
- AI-driven tools for scar assessment and treatment optimization;
- Microsurgical techniques and composite tissue transfer in complex burn cases;
- Regenerative medicine applications, including stem cell therapy and growth factor delivery;
- Combat-related burn injuries and bioengineered solutions.
Prof. Dr. Booker T. King
Dr. Rodney K. Chan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- burn reconstruction
- bioprinting
- tissue transfer
- regenerative medicine
- stem cell therapy
- wound heal
- micro-surgical techniques
- nanotechnology-enabled strategies
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