Innovation in Pediatric Surgery: From Robotic Procedures to Emerging Technologies
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 November 2025) | Viewed by 756
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Interests: lung cancer; pulmonary metastases; surgical oncology; VATS; minimally invasive thoracic surgery; innovative surgical techniques; artificial intelligence; development of medical apps; pleural mesothelioma; respiration physiology
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Dear Colleagues,
Recently, there has been a rapid evolution in the field of pediatric surgery, driven by technological innovation and the growing application of minimally invasive approaches. From robotic-assisted procedures to intraoperative navigation, artificial intelligence integration, and smart instrumentation, the modern pediatric operating room is undergoing a profound transformation.
This Special Issue aims to bring together original research articles, clinical studies, and reviews that highlight the latest innovations in pediatric surgical techniques, technologies, and care models. Contributions focusing on robotic systems, advanced imaging, intraoperative decision support, tele-surgery, and AI-driven diagnostics are especially welcome. The goal is to provide an up-to-date overview of how innovation is redefining safety, precision, and outcomes in pediatric surgery.
Dr. Paolo Scanagatta
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pediatric surgery
- robotic-assisted surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- surgical innovation
- artificial intelligence
- surgical technology
- perioperative
- outcomes
- intraoperative imaging
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