Current Concepts and Technological Innovations in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Transplantation

Dear Colleagues,

Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and transplantation represent some of the most technically demanding and rapidly evolving fields in modern surgery. Significant progress has been made in the management of HPB malignancies, complex vascular reconstructions, and transplant oncology, driven by refinements in surgical techniques, better perioperative care, and the development of translational models.

This Special Issue aims to provide an overview of current concepts and evolving strategies in HPB surgery and transplantation. Areas of interest include contemporary approaches to the surgical treatment of pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers, as well as techniques and outcomes of vascular reconstruction in HPB procedures (including the use of vascular grafts).

A further key pillar of this Special Issue is the integration of innovation and new technologies into both clinical practice and training. We welcome contributions on simulation-based training, the role of minimally invasive and robotic techniques in liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgery, and the emerging applications of artificial intelligence and data-driven tools for diagnosis, risk stratification, intraoperative guidance, and outcome prediction. In addition, we are particularly interested in studies exploring machine perfusion and other organ-preservation strategies that may expand the donor pool and optimize graft function in HPB transplantation.

We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and state-of-the-art perspectives from surgeons, transplant specialists, oncologists, radiologists, and allied scientists. Our goal is to create a multidisciplinary platform that reflects both current practice and future directions in HPB surgery and transplantation.

Dr. Michele Finotti
Dr. Francesco D’Amico
Guest Editors

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