Advances in Abdominal Surgical Oncology and Intraperitoneal Therapies
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 392
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, 07120 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Interests: peritoneal carcinomatosis; HIPEC; EPIC; PIPAC; intraperitoneal chemotherapy; hyperthermia; peritoneal metastases; cytoreductive surgery; Sugarbaker’s procedure
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Interests: damage; inflammation; organ failure and transplantation; surgical oncology; innovation and technology in surgery; value-based healthcare
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, abdominal oncologic surgery has undergone remarkable advancements, reshaping the landscape of cancer management in this vital anatomical region.
The advent of minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy and robotics, has heralded a new era in the treatment of abdominal cancer. These approaches not only mitigate surgical trauma but also abbreviate recovery periods, fostering improved postoperative quality of life for patients.
Moreover, the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as fluorescence, artificial intelligence, and augmented vision has propelled the field forward, enhancing the precision and efficacy of abdominal oncologic procedures. These innovations facilitate superior tumor visualization, refined surgical planning, and heightened accuracy during execution, thereby revolutionizing the practice of surgical oncology.
Furthermore, the once dire prognosis associated with peritoneal carcinomatosis has been transformed, as contemporary strategies now offer avenues for prevention and curative treatment. Despite promising advances in intraperitoneal chemotherapy, the absence of standardized treatments underscores the imperative for additional evidence to refine protocols and optimize patient selection.
In this Special Issue, we delve into the forefront of abdominal oncologic surgery, exploring the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of cancer care in this critical domain. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Current and new cytostatic agents;
- Indications and new trends in PIPAC;
- Diagnosis and selection of patients for oncologic surgery;
- Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC;
- Liver transplantation for cancer;
- Liver metastasis;
- Pancreatic cancer;
- Colorectal cancer;
- Ovarian cancer;
- Robotic surgery in abdominal cancer;
- Role of liquid biopsy in abdominal surgery;
- Cryoablation’s utility in inducing immune activation and immunotherapy response;
- Evaluation of the diagnostic and therapeutic roles of new immune checkpoints in abdominal cancer;
- Development of 3D organoids in abdominal surgery.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Juan Jose Segura-Sampedro
Dr. Constantino Fondevila
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- abdominal oncologic surgery
- minimally invasive techniques
- laparoscopy
- robotics
- fluorescence
- artificial intelligence
- augmented vision
- peritoneal carcinomatosis
- intraperitoneal chemotherapy
- liquid biopsy
