Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Cardiothoracic Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "General Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: cardiothoracic surgery; mechanical circulatory support; atrial fibrillation surgery; mitral valve repair; heart and lung transplantation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue titled “Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Cardiothoracic Surgery” aims to delve into the cutting-edge developments and emerging trends in this rapidly evolving field. With ongoing innovations in minimally invasive techniques, robotic-assisted procedures, and personalized therapies, the Special Issue underscores the significant strides made in enhancing patient outcomes and surgical precision. However, despite these advancements, several core challenges persist, including optimizing the long-term durability of prosthetic devices, improving perioperative management, and addressing disparities in access to advanced care.
The scope of this Special Issue is broad, encompassing a wide range of topics such as novel surgical techniques and technological integrations, translational research, and perioperative care. By bringing together multidisciplinary expertise, the Special Issue seeks to foster collaboration, identify unresolved problems, and guide future research priorities. Ultimately, this collection serves as a comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers committed to advancing cardiothoracic surgery and improving patient prognoses in both current practice and future innovations.
We look forward to your important contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Tomislav Kopjar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiothoracic surgery
- minimally invasive techniques
- robotic-assisted surgery
- personalized therapy
- surgical innovation
- prosthetic devices
- perioperative management
- transplantation
- technological advances
- postoperative care
- surgical outcomes
- future perspectives
- healthcare disparities
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