Current Status and Future of Urological Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Nephrology & Urology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cystectomy; bladder cancer; prostate cancer; ureterocutaneostomy; urologic oncology
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Interests: bladder cancer; prostatectomy; robotic-assisted surgery; urological surgery; andrological; urinary incontinence
Interests: cystectomy; bladder cancer; prostate cancer; ureterocutaneostomy; urologic oncology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urological surgery is undergoing a dynamic and profound transformation, fueled by continuous technological innovation and the growing need for treatments that are personalized, effective, and minimally invasive. Robotic-assisted surgery—once the domain of high-volume reference centers—is now entering a new phase of accessibility thanks to the advent of new robotic platforms and market competition. This evolution is fostering broader adoption, technical refinement, and improved patient outcomes.
At the same time, digital tools such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and advanced surgical navigation systems are increasingly integrated into the operating room, revolutionizing surgical planning, intraoperative decision-making, and education. Minimally invasive techniques, including endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures, are being optimized and adapted to tackle more complex cases. Furthermore, reconstructive and functional urology are equally benefitting from enhanced anatomical knowledge and the development of innovative biomaterials.
These advances are shaping the management of a wide spectrum of urological conditions—from oncological diseases such as prostate and bladder cancer to benign disorders like BPH and urinary incontinence—with the shared goal of improving functional and oncologic outcomes while reducing morbidity and recovery time.
This Special Issue invites high-quality original research articles and in-depth reviews from clinicians and researchers engaged in cutting-edge urological surgery. Submissions should aim to critically assess current standards, explore promising technologies, and provide solid scientific evidence to guide the next era of surgical practice.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to help define the future of urological surgery.
Dr. Filippo Marino
Dr. Davide De Marchi
Dr. Luca Di Gianfrancesco
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urological surgery
- robotic-assisted surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- artificial intelligence
- augmented reality
- surgical navigation
- endourology
- laparoscopic urology
- reconstructive urology
- functional urology
- bph treatment
- urinary incontinence
- prostate cancer surgery
- bladder cancer surgery
- surgical innovation
- digital surgery
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