New Head and Neck Surgery under Precise Notion: Technology, Theory and Practice

Dear Colleagues,

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a relatively rare type of cancer that has serious repercussions on patients' quality of life. The traditional radical resection of HNC simply pursues the complete removal of the tumor but leaves huge functional and aesthetic defects. With the continuous innovation of surgical technology and concept, the surgical treatment of HNC has entered a new era of precise notion with simultaneous resection and reconstruction, and both aesthetics and function. The goal of HNC surgery in the new stage is to implement the concept of ERAS, and preserve the life quality of patients.

Technological progress such as microscope, endoscope, robot, navigation, CAD/CAM surgical guide template, artificial intelligence, virtual reality technology, tissue engineering, etc., has laid the foundation for surgical innovation. These advanced technologies have essentially changed the procedure of HNC surgery, making minimally invasive, precise and functionally preserved surgery a reality.

Continuous in-depth understanding of tumor pathology and human physiology theoretically changed the surgeon's concept of surgery. The recognition of tumor margin, lymph node metastasis, donor function recovery, patient psychology and other issues has led clinicians to pursue precise resection and reconstruction to improve the quality of life of patients after surgery.

Taken together, a series of clinical practice such as intraoral anastomosis technique, microvascular iliac flap, ERAS concept, etc., came into being under the precise notion of HNC surgery. With the rapid and vigorous development of precision surgery, greater interests have emerged in the whole process of HNC treatment such as innovative techniques, modified surgery management, perioperative nursing, psychological intervention, medical training, etc.

This Special Issue, entitled “New Head and Neck Surgery under Precise Notion: Technology, Theory and Practice”, aims to explore innovations regarding precise approach in head and neck cancer treatment.

The specific topics that we are interested in are:

• Innovative techniques, i.e., surgical robot, artificial intelligence, tissue engineering, endoscopic surgery, computer aided technology, flap monitoring techniques, etc.
• Modified surgery management, i.e., intraoral anastomosis technique, microvascular iliac flap, flap prefabrication, lymph node dissection strategy, surgical margins, aesthetic and functional considerations of reconstruction, etc.
• Multidisciplinary research, i.e., perioperative nursing, psychological intervention, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), medical training, etc.

Dr. Lin-Lin Bu
Dr. Bing Liu
Guest Editors

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• head and neck cancer
• head and neck surgery
• new technologies in surgery
• modified surgery management
• multidisciplinary cooperation