Modern Diagnosis and Management in Abdominal Surgical Oncology
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 136
Editor
Interests: surgical oncology; hepato-biliary surgery; pancreatic surgery; multi-organ transplant
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surgical oncology of the abdomen is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field at the intersection of innovative diagnostics, precision surgical techniques, and personalized medicine. This Special Issue, “Modern Diagnosis and Management in Abdominal Surgical Oncology”, aims to showcase the latest advances that are shaping modern cancer care for gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and other intra-abdominal malignancies.
Recent innovations in imaging modalities—including CT, MRI, and PET—have significantly enhanced tumor detection, staging accuracy, and postoperative monitoring for abdominal tumors. Minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as robotic and laparoscopic procedures, have transformed treatment paradigms by reducing complications, shortening recovery, and maintaining oncologic efficacy in complex abdominal resections.
The integration of targeted therapies and immunotherapies into multimodal treatment strategies is expanding the scope and timing of surgical intervention for abdominal cancers. Meanwhile, emerging technologies like genomic profiling, liquid biopsies, and AI-driven surgical planning are reshaping the future of abdominal surgical oncology. AI applications, in particular, are contributing to improved preoperative decision-making, enhanced intraoperative precision, and more accurate postoperative prognostication. Likewise, molecular diagnostics are enabling increasingly tailored therapeutic strategies for patients with abdominal malignancies.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, reviews, and clinical case reports that explore state-of-the-art techniques, multidisciplinary approaches, and novel technologies in abdominal surgical oncology. We welcome contributions that address both clinical practice and translational science, with the goal of advancing surgical outcomes and setting the foundation for the next era of precision oncology for abdominal cancers.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Spiros G. Delis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cancers
- abdominal surgical oncology
- surgical techniques
- diagnosis
- medical imaging
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