Advances in Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery: Current Techniques and Future Innovations
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Cardiovascular Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cardiac imaging; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; 3D reconstruction; lung cancer; 3D printing
Interests: cardiothoracic surgery, especially for esophageal cancer; lung cancer and mesothelioma; coronary artery bypass graft; radial artery harvest; cardiac tumors; minimally invasive surgery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled ‘Advances in Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery: Current Techniques and Future Innovations’. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research, innovative techniques, and expert perspectives in the field of minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery, highlighting the rapid advancements and future directions of this dynamic field.
We welcome submissions covering a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Minimally invasive valve surgery: Latest techniques, outcomes, and evolving technologies.
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery: Innovations, technical tips, and outcome comparisons.
- Hybrid procedures: Combined endovascular and minimally invasive approaches.
- Advanced imaging and navigation: Integration of AI and enhanced visualization techniques.
- Postoperative management and enhanced recovery protocols: Optimizing patient outcomes.
- Emerging techniques and future perspectives: Novel methods and technologies in development.
We encourage you to submit your original research, reviews, and technical notes. Your contributions will help shape the future of minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and thank you for considering this opportunity to showcase your work in this Special Issue.
Dr. Akshay Kumar
Dr. Mohamed Rahouma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cardiothoracic surgery
- lung cancer
- cardiac imaging
- minimally invasive surgery
- thoracic oncology
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