Gynecology Oncology and Robotic Surgery
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Methods and Technologies Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2026 | Viewed by 68
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gynecologic oncology; minimally invasive surgery; surgical oncology; surgical pathology; multidisciplinary care; molecular classification; translational research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gynecologic oncology has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, driven by advances in surgical technology, precision medicine, and multidisciplinary care. Among these innovations, robotic surgery has emerged as a pivotal tool, reshaping the surgical management of gynecologic malignancies by enhancing surgical precision, reducing perioperative morbidity, and expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive approaches.
This Special Issue, Gynecology Oncology and Robotic Surgery, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current and emerging concepts at the intersection of oncologic gynecology and robotic-assisted surgery. Particular attention is devoted to how technological innovation is influencing clinical decision-making across the entire care pathway—from preoperative risk stratification and surgical planning to intraoperative execution and postoperative outcomes. The description of possible integrations of artificial intelligence and the application of diagnostic tools as an increasingly standardized future prospect is encouraged.
Robotic platforms have demonstrated increasing applicability in the management of endometrial, cervical, and selected ovarian cancers, offering potential advantages in complex procedures such as lymph node assessment, radical hysterectomy, and fertility-sparing surgery. New platforms are also emerging with increasing and still in-progress knowledge about their feasibility in this field. Indeed, the integration of robotic surgery into oncologic practice also raises important questions regarding patient selection, oncologic safety, learning curves, cost-effectiveness, and long-term outcomes. Addressing these issues requires high-quality clinical evidence and thoughtful methodological approaches.
Beyond surgical technique, this Special Issue welcomes contributions exploring the integration of robotic surgery with advances in diagnostics, including imaging, molecular profiling, and serum biomarkers, as well as the role of artificial intelligence, enhanced recovery protocols, and training paradigms. Original research articles, reviews, systematic reviews, and perspective papers are encouraged, particularly those that critically assess both the opportunities and limitations of robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology.
By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to provide clinicians, researchers, and surgeons with an updated and balanced view of how robotic technology is shaping the future of gynecologic oncology, with the ultimate goal of improving patient-centered outcomes and evidence-based surgical care.
Dr. Giuseppe Vizzielli
Dr. Giulia Pellecchia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gynecologic oncology
- robotic-assisted surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- artificial intelligence
- surgical innovation
- multidisciplinary care
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