Advances in Surgical and Multimodal Treatments of Hepatopancreatobiliary Cancers
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; liver resection; pancreatic resection
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; liver resection; pancreatic resection
Interests: minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; liver resection; pancreatic resection
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) cancer surgery has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, driven by innovations in surgical techniques, imaging technologies, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. HPB cancers, which encompass liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct malignancies, remain among the most challenging and complex to treat due to their anatomical location, aggressive nature, and late-stage diagnosis. However, less invasive surgical approaches (laparoscopic and robotic), together with multimodal therapeutic strategies, are improving patient outcomes and survival rates.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest progress in HPB cancer surgery, from minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures to advances in robotic surgery, preoperative planning, and postoperative care. It also aims to explore the role of personalized treatment strategies, including neoadjuvant therapies and precision medicine, in optimizing surgical results. Contributions from leading experts in the field, focused on the evolving role of modern surgical techniques, imaging modalities, and the integration of new technologies in the management of HPB cancers, are welcome. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the treatment of HPB cancers and to be a useful tool for clinicians and researchers striving to improve patient care and outcomes in this demanding field.
Dr. Andrea Belli
Dr. Matteo Serenari
Prof. Dr. Benedetto Ielpo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pancreatic cancer
- liver metastases
- hepatocellular carcinoma
- cholangiocarcinoma
- neuroendocrine tumours
- intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN)
- pancreatic cystic tumours
- robotic surgery
- laparoscopic surgery
- 3D reconstruction
- liver hypertrophy
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