Therapeutic Strategies for Surgical Tissue Damage, Repair and Regeneration
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surgical interventions, while life-saving, inevitably cause tissue injury, presenting a major clinical challenge in achieving optimal repair and regeneration. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Medical Sciences seeks to illuminate the latest advancements in therapeutic strategies designed to mitigate surgical trauma and enhance healing. We invite original research and reviews exploring innovative approaches, including but not limited to pharmacologic interventions, biomaterial scaffolds, cell-based therapies, drug-device combinations, and advanced wound care technologies. A particular focus will be placed on strategies that modulate the inflammatory response, promote angiogenesis/lymphangiogenesis, control fibrosis, mitigate scarring, and accelerate functional tissue restoration. By compiling cutting-edge research, this collection aims to provide a comprehensive resource for surgeons and researchers, ultimately bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and clinical application to improve patient outcomes and redefine post-surgical recovery.
Dr. Alex K. Wong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- surgical injury
- tissue regeneration
- vasculogenesis
- wound healing in compromised settings
- molecular therapy
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