New Technologies for Personalized Medicine in Head and Neck Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Otolaryngology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Interests: head and neck oncology; microsurgery; head and neck reconstruction; dental implants; free flaps; orthognathic surgery; dental implants in oncologic patients; surgical treatment of sleep apnea
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Interests: oral and maxillofacial surgery; dental implants; orthognathic surgery; oral cancer; facial reconstruction; facial trauma; dental bone regeneration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in biomedical engineering and digital health technologies have transformed the field of head and neck surgery, fostering a new era of precision and personalized medicine. The integration of high-resolution imaging, artificial intelligence, computer-assisted design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), 3D printing, surgical navigation and patient-specific biomaterials enables individualized diagnosis, planning and treatment. In head and neck surgery, these tools are increasingly applied to a broad spectrum of conditions, including craniofacial malformations, maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic deformities, temporomandibular joint disorders, benign and malignant tumors, reconstructive surgery and implant-based rehabilitation. Moreover, advances in genomics, proteomics and tissue engineering contribute to tailored therapeutic strategies, particularly in oncologic and regenerative applications. This Special Issue, “New Technologies for Personalized Medicine in Head and Neck Surgery,” welcomes original research, clinical studies and comprehensive reviews that explore emerging technologies, translational approaches and multidisciplinary collaborations bridging surgery, biomedical engineering and data science. By integrating technological innovation with clinical expertise, this issue aims to define the future paradigm of patient-specific care in head and neck surgery, enhancing precision, safety and functional as well as aesthetic outcomes.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Navarro-Cuéllar
Prof. Dr. José Luis Cebríán-Carretero
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- personalized medicine
- head and neck surgery
- 3D printing
- surgical navigation
- artificial intelligence
- computer-assisted surgery
- regenerative medicine
- precision oncology
- craniofacial reconstruction
- biomaterials
- virtual surgical planning
- genomics and proteomics
- tissue engineering
- functional rehabilitation
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