Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) diseases, encompassing benign and malignant conditions of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, remain a major source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Their frequently silent clinical course and the anatomical complexity of the region render timely diagnosis and accurate prognostication particularly challenging, whilst late presentation continues to limit curative treatment options. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue dedicated to advances in the clinical diagnosis and prognosis of HPB diseases.

This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality research on diagnostic modalities, biomarkers, and prognostic tools that may improve early detection, risk stratification, and clinical decision-making in HPB conditions, in line with the scope of Diagnostics.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: imaging of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases; liquid biopsy and circulating biomarkers; endoscopic and interventional diagnostics; surveillance of high-risk individuals and premalignant lesions; prognostic models and nomograms; and artificial intelligence in HPB diagnostics.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ioannis Katsaros
Dr. Michail Vailas
Guest Editors

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