Targeted Surgery and Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Medicine and Robotic Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 119
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cross-functional collaboration; targeted surgery; precision medicine; personalized treatments; AI in surgery; bioceramics based bone grafting materials for regenerative biomedicine; bioceramics biocompatibility through in vitro/cytotoxicity assays, and in vivo/implantation in animal model; bone cutting device evaluation, both for rotatory instruments and piezosurgical osteotomes; microsurgical flap reconstruction for head & neck defects; deep learning and computing technology in maxillo-facial surgery, head & neck surgical oncology
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Interests: cross-functional collaboration; targeted surgery; precision medicine; personalized treatments; AI in surgery; bioceramics based bone grafting materials for regenerative biomedicine; bioceramics biocompatibility through in vitro/cytotoxicity assays, and in vivo/implantation in animal model; bone cutting device evaluation, both for rotatory instruments and piezosurgical osteotomes; microsurgical flap reconstruction for head & neck defects; deep learning and the use of new technologies in maxillo-facial surgery; head & neck surgical oncology; pediatric diseases of the cervico-facial district
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amid rapid advances in precision and personalized medicine, surgery is undergoing a significant transformation driven by emerging technologies. A pivotal development is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools into surgical practice, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation, and postoperative care. These innovations hold the potential to improve clinical outcomes, personalize treatment approaches, and optimize the overall quality of patient care.
This Special Issue explores the clinical impact of merging surgery with artificial intelligence. Key areas of interest include the real-world application of predictive models to support clinical decision-making, the use of machine learning in medical imaging and real-time surgical data, the integration of AI tools to optimize treatment strategies in real-world settings, the advancement of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, and the role of AI in personalizing care based on individual patient characteristics. Special attention will also be given to the implementation of digital ecosystems and their contribution to enhanced surgical precision, improved follow-up strategies, and patient-centered care.
While these technologies open new opportunities for personalized surgery, they also raise important ethical and operational challenges. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among clinicians, engineers, and researchers to promote clinically relevant innovation and translational research. Our ultimate goal is to define and disseminate surgical strategies that improve patient care, clinical outcomes, and the quality of surgical services for both current and future patients.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Journal of Personalized Medicine.
Dr. Alexandre Anesi
Dr. Mattia Di Bartolomeo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- precision surgery
- robotic-assisted surgery
- theranostics
- computer vision
- personalized treatments
- artificial intelligence in surgery
- surgical data science
- digital ecosystems
- cross-functional collaboration
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