Robotic Surgery in Oesophagogastric Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Methods and Technologies Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 109
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oesophagogastric cancer; robotic surgery; gastrooesophageal reflux and hiatal hernias; abdominal wall hernia surgery; abdominal wall reconstruction
Interests: upper gastrointestinal cancer staging and surgery; endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for oesophagogastric and pancreaticobiliary disorders; diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy; advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery in the management of GORD, hiatal hernia, achalasia, gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) and adrenal pathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Robotic technology is increasingly redefining the possibilities of minimally invasive esophagogastric cancer surgery. This Special Issue will provide a platform-agnostic overview of the evolving global landscape of robotic oesophageal and gastric cancer resection, bringing together perspectives from leading centres around the world. Contributions are expected to span emerging clinical evidence, technical innovation and the practical realities of implementing robotic programmes in complex oncological surgery. Alongside original research and contemporary reviews, authors are encouraged to explore how robotic techniques are influencing operative precision, perioperative outcomes and the training of the next generation of oesophagogastric surgeons. The issue also looks forward to the next phase of development, including digital integration, advanced imaging and intelligent surgical systems. Collectively, articles should aim to offer both a snapshot of current practices and insights into the future trajectory of robotic oesophagogastric cancer surgery.
We welcome submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Clinical outcomes—Perioperative and oncological results of robotic oesophagectomy and gastrectomy, including comparative studies with open and laparoscopic approaches.
- Technical innovation—Novel operative techniques, anastomotic strategies, lymphadenectomy and approach-specific considerations.
- Implementation science—Establishment and scaling robotic programmes in the context of complex oncological surgery; cost-effectiveness and healthcare system perspectives.
- Surgical training and the learning curve—Simulation, proctorship, competency frameworks and credentialling for robotic upper GI surgery.
- Perioperative care—Enhanced recovery, complications management and patient-reported outcomes in the robotic era.
- Digital integration and intelligent surgical systems—Augmented reality, fluorescence imaging, AI-assisted decision-making and the future of the surgical console.
- Global perspectives—Regional variation in adoption, access and outcomes.
Original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and high-quality narrative reviews are all welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and assembling a collection that offers both a rigorous snapshot of current practices and a forward-looking perspective on the future of robotic oesophagogastric cancer surgery.
Dr. Steve Hornby
Dr. Simon Higgs
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oesophagogastric cancer
- robotic surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- robotic oesophagectomy
- robotic gastrectomy
- clinical outcomes
- surgical training
- digital surgical systems
- intelligent surgery
- implementation science
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