Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Transformative Technologies, Techniques and Trends
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "General Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopic surgery; robotic surgery; surgical innovation; hernia repair; colorectal surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; hepatopancreatobiliary surgery; surgical simulation; virtual reality; augmented reality; artificial intelligence; surgical training; patient outcomes; surgical oncology
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Dear Colleagues,
Minimally invasive surgery continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advances in technology, technique, and interdisciplinary innovation. Our Special Issue, "Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Transformative Technologies, Techniques and Trends", aims to highlight cutting-edge developments that are shaping the future of surgical practice.
We welcome original research and review articles focusing on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures with a particular interest in hernia repair, hepatopancreatobiliary and colorectal surgery, and other gastrointestinal interventions. Submissions that explore the integration of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual and mixed reality platforms, and simulation-based training in surgical practice are strongly encouraged.
We also invite contributions on surgical innovation, technique refinement, perioperative outcomes, and novel approaches that enhance patient safety, improve learning curves, and optimize long-term results. Special attention will be given to manuscripts that offer clinical insights into translational applications and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Tentative Table of Contents
- Innovations Into Minimally Invasive Approach to Colorectal Surgery.
- Artificial Intelligence in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Current Applications and Future Perspectives.
- Innovations in Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery in Hepatopancreatobiliary Procedures.
- Advances and Innovations in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Techniques, Technologies and Future Directions.
- Use of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Minimally Invasive Surgery Procedures.
- Simulation-Based Training for Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques.
- Enhancing Patient Safety and Perioperative Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Surgery.
- Translational Innovation in Surgical Oncology Via Minimally Invasive Tools.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Michail Pitiakoudis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- minimally invasive surgery
- laparoscopic surgery
- robotic surgery
- surgical innovation
- hernia repair
- colorectal surgery
- gastrointestinal surgery
- hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
- surgical simulation
- virtual reality
- augmented reality
- artificial intelligence
- surgical training
- patient outcomes
- surgical oncology
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