Advanced Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery: Clinical Innovations and Improved Outcomes
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: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 189
Special Issue Editors
2. Carmel Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Haifa 3436212, Israel
Interests: HPB surgery; minimal invasive approaches for HPB surgery; surgical oncology; abdominal organ transplantation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This issue delves into the transformative advancements reshaping the landscape of hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) surgery, focusing on the synergistic interplay between innovative surgical techniques, perioperative clinical care optimization, and refined prognostication methods. HPB surgery, a field characterized by its complexity and high-stakes nature, demands constant evolution to minimize morbidity and mortality while maximizing long-term survival rates. This necessitates a concerted effort to refine every aspect of patient care, from initial diagnosis and staging to the perioperative period and long-term follow-up.
This Special Issue will serve as a platform to showcase cutting-edge research and clinical experience across several key areas. First, we solicit contributions detailing advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including but not limited to laparoscopy, robotics, and single-incision surgery. Studies comparing outcomes with traditional open techniques, emphasizing metrics such as reduced operative time, decreased blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and improved cosmetic results, are especially encouraged. A second key area of focus will be on optimizing perioperative clinical care. We welcome submissions detailing innovative strategies to expedite recovery and minimize postoperative complications. Finally, the issue will address the critical need for more precise prognostication in HPB surgery. We invite submissions presenting research on advanced prognostic biomarkers, novel risk stratification models, and the application of machine learning techniques to improve the prediction of treatment response, recurrence rates, and overall survival. Studies comparing the efficacy of different prognostic tools and their impact on treatment decisions will be particularly valuable.
Ultimately, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in HPB surgery, offering valuable insights for surgeons, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient care. By disseminating these crucial advancements, we aim to collectively advance the science and practice of HPB surgery and enhance the lives of patients worldwide.
Dr. Ahmad Mahamid
Dr. Riad Haddad
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- liver surgery
- pancreas surgery
- biliary surgery
- robotic HPB surgery
- single incision surgery
- prognostic biomarkers
- perioperative clinical care
- postoperative complications
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