Advances in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Interests: laparoscopic surgery; hepatobiliary surgery; minimally invasive surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; general surgery; emergency surgery; trauma
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine on “Advances in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery” aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the evolving landscape of surgical techniques used in the management of gastrointestinal diseases. Its primary goal is to highlight advances in minimally invasive approaches that improve patient outcomes, reduce perioperative morbidity, and enhance recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
This Special Issue focuses on the integration of laparoscopic and robotic technologies across a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal procedures, including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic surgeries. It seeks to explore not only technical innovations—such as improved visualization systems, instrumentation, and surgical platforms—but also clinical outcomes, and long-term patient benefits. Special attention is given to comparisons between conventional laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery, as well as emerging hybrid and image-guided techniques.
In addition, the scope includes discussions on the implementation of some advanced technologies in different healthcare settings. This Special Issue also addresses patient selection, perioperative management, complication prevention, and enhanced recovery protocols. By bringing together original research, systematic reviews, and expert opinions, this Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for surgeons, clinicians, and researchers interested in optimizing minimally invasive gastrointestinal care.
Ultimately, the Special Issue promotes innovation, critical evaluation, and the dissemination of best practices in order to advance the field and improve patient-centered outcomes worldwide.
Dr. Alin Mihai Vasilescu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- minimally invasive surgery
- laparoscopy
- robotic surgery
- gastrointestinal surgery
- surgical innovation
- patient outcomes
- enhanced recovery
- clinical research
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