Laparoscopic Surgery: Challenges and Solutions in Clinical Practice
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "General Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 111
Special Issue Editors
2. General Surgery Unit, ICOT Hospital, 04100 Latina, Italy
Interests: colorectal surgery; endocrine surgery; abdominal wall surgery; bariatric surgery; robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery
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Dear Colleagues,
Laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized modern surgical practice, offering patients minimally invasive alternatives with reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times. Despite these benefits, laparoscopic procedures come with distinct challenges, including steep learning curves, technical limitations, and complex intraoperative decision-making. Surgeons must navigate issues including limited depth perception, a restricted range of motion, and potential complications such as iatrogenic injuries or pneumoperitoneum-related risks.
This Special Issue will explore the multifaceted challenges associated with laparoscopic surgery and provide evidence-based solutions to optimize clinical outcomes. The scope includes advancements in surgical training methodologies, the incorporation of robotic assistance and artificial intelligence, innovations in laparoscopic instrumentation, and strategies for managing intraoperative complications.
By addressing these challenges, this Special Issue will bridge existing gaps in clinical practice, promote skill development, and inspire collaborative research across the surgical community. Through a collection of original research articles and reviews, this Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive resource for surgeons, educators, and researchers striving to overcome barriers and elevate standards in laparoscopic surgery worldwide.
Dr. Giuseppe Cavallaro
Guest Editor
Dr. Alessia Fassari
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- laparoscopic surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- surgical challenges
- clinical practice
- surgical training
- robotic-assisted surgery
- artificial intelligence in surgery
- laparoscopic instrumentation
- intraoperative complications
- surgical innovation
- skill enhancement
- surgical outcomes
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