Endoscopic Diagnosis and Management of Tumors
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Optics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in endoscopic technology have revolutionized the diagnosis and management of tumors across various organ systems, particularly within the gastrointestinal tract. High-definition endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), confocal laser endomicroscopy, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) have remarkably improved the precision of tumor detection, localization, and staging. These innovations have not only enhanced diagnostic accuracy but also enabled early detection, which is critical for improving patient outcomes. At the same time, endoscopic therapeutic interventions such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) have become indispensable alternatives to conventional surgery, offering minimally invasive and organ-preserving options for selected patients.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for sharing the latest advances and clinical experiences in endoscopic diagnosis and management of tumors. We invite submissions focusing on novel imaging technologies, AI-assisted diagnostic systems, molecular and functional imaging, interventional endoscopic therapies, and translational research linking endoscopic innovation to oncology practice.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are particularly welcome. Case reports will be considered only if they provide important clinical or diagnostic insights, such as illustrating novel endoscopic findings, innovative management strategies, or educationally valuable lessons. Rare cases without clear teaching or scientific significance will not be accepted. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel endoscopic imaging and diagnostic technologies;
- AI-assisted detection and characterization of tumors;
- Advances in EUS-guided diagnosis and therapy;
- Endoscopic management of early gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal tumors;
- Integration of molecular imaging and targeted therapy in endoscopy;
- Translational and clinical studies on precision endoscopic oncology.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Longjun He
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- endoscopy
- tumor diagnosis
- endoscopic therapy
- endoscopic ultrasound
- artificial intelligence
- early cancer detection
- minimally invasive surgery
- precision oncology
- molecular imaging
- translational research
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