Clinical Advancements in Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastrointestinal Diseases
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: 25 June 2026 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editor
Interests: laparoscopic surgery; abdominal surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; colorectal surgery; surgical oncology; hernia surgery; advance laparoscopic surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized the management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases over the past thirty years, evolving from a minimally invasive option for basic procedures to a fundamental component in complex oncologic and reconstructive surgeries. Advances in technology, surgical training, and perioperative care have established laparoscopy as a safe and effective method throughout the GI field. This Special Issue highlights significant clinical developments, findings from recent trials, and future outlooks in the discipline. The adoption of laparoscopic techniques in GI surgery has been motivated by consistent evidence of less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker functional recovery, and better cosmetic results compared to open surgery. Initially used for cholecystectomy and appendectomy, laparoscopic methods are now standard for colorectal, gastric, bariatric, and hepatopancreatobiliary procedures.
Ongoing technical evolution has catalyzed the progress of laparoscopic GI surgery. Innovations include 3D high-definition optics, articulating instruments, indocyanine-green (ICG) fluorescence imaging, and single-port surgery. The integration of robotic platforms has enhanced dexterity and ergonomics, while hybrid endoscopic–laparoscopic techniques are enabling organ-preserving resections. The future of laparoscopic surgery in gastrointestinal disease lies in technological convergence, precision, and personalization. Robotic and AI-assisted laparoscopy will likely enhance intraoperative decision-making, improve accuracy in dissection and reconstruction, and shorten learning curves. Augmented reality (AR) and intraoperative navigation may further optimize visualization of tumor margins and vascular anatomy.
In this Special Issue, we welcome authors to submit papers to us about laparoscopic surgery for benign and malignant gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Nikolaos Pararas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- laparoscopic surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- gastrointestinal diseases
- colorectal cancer
- gastric cancer
- robotic surgery
- fluorescence imaging
- endoscopic-laparoscopic hybrid surgery
- surgical oncology
- future perspectives
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