Robotic-Assisted Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery: Advances and Clinical Perspectives
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. Surgery, LUM University, Casamassima, Bari, Italy
Interests: HPB surgery; minimally invasive; robotic surgery
Interests: gastroiontestinal cancers; robotic surgery; surgical oncology
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Dear Colleagues,
Robotic-assisted surgery is rapidly transforming the field of hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, offering new opportunities to expand minimally invasive approaches to anatomically complex procedures. Recent technological advancements—including enhanced three-dimensional visualization, improved dexterity through wristed instruments, and superior surgeon ergonomics—have contributed to greater precision and safety in liver, pancreatic, and biliary operations.
Clinical evidence increasingly supports the feasibility and effectiveness of robotic techniques for major hepatectomies, pancreatic resections, and biliary reconstructions, with potential benefits such as reduced blood loss, faster recovery, and lower conversion rates. At the same time, the adoption of robotics in HPB surgery requires careful consideration of patient selection, structured training pathways, and the impact of institutional experience.
Despite the promising results, several challenges remain. High costs, variability in procedural standardization, and the need for large, comparative studies continue to shape the discussion around broader implementation. Looking ahead, integration of artificial intelligence, improved imaging technologies, and next-generation robotic platforms is expected to further refine surgical performance and expand indications.
Overall, robotic-assisted HPB surgery represents a dynamic and evolving field, offering significant clinical potential while underscoring the importance of ongoing research and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Michele Tedeschi
Dr. Riccardo Memeo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- liver surgery
- pancreatic surgery
- HPB surgery
- robotic surgery
- robotic systems
- advances in HPB surgery
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