Surgical Management of Thoracic Disorders in Children
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2026 | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editors
2. Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Interests: pediatric thoracic surgery; minimally invasive and robotic surgery in children; congenital thoracic and esophageal anomalies; neonatal surgery; surgical innovation and outcomes in pediatric patients
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The surgical management of thoracic disorders in children has evolved substantially over the past few decades, and is driven by advances in neonatal care, imaging technologies, and surgical techniques. Historically, pediatric thoracic surgery was dominated by open approaches and associated with significant morbidity. The introduction of minimally invasive surgery improved anesthetic management, and better understanding of pediatric thoracic anatomy and physiology has progressively reshaped clinical practice, leading to improved outcomes and reduced long-term sequelae.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the surgical management of thoracic disorders in children, encompassing both congenital and acquired conditions. The scope includes esophageal anomalies, congenital lung malformations, mediastinal diseases, chest wall deformities, thoracic infections, trauma, and rare thoracic pathologies, with particular attention to age-specific surgical decision-making.
Cutting-edge research in this field focuses on minimally invasive and robotic approaches, prenatal diagnosis and surgical planning, perioperative optimization, and long-term functional outcomes. This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, technical notes, and selected case reports that address clinical outcomes, innovative techniques, and future perspectives in pediatric thoracic surgery.
Dr. Marco Di Mitri
Prof. Dr. Patkowski Dariusz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatric thoracic surgery
- thoracic disorders in children
- minimally invasive surgery
- congenital thoracic anomalies
- esophageal surgery
- congenital lung malformations
- robotic surgery
- surgical outcomes
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