New Technologies and Personalized Medicine in Gastrointestinal Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Methodology, Drug and Device Discovery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 81
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The landscape of gastrointestinal surgery is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by persistent advancements in new technologies and the burgeoning field of personalized medicine. This book delves into the synergistic impact of these two pivotal areas, exploring how cutting-edge innovations are revolutionizing the diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative management of gastrointestinal diseases. From the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence in the operating room to the application of sophisticated genomic and molecular profiling for tailored therapeutic strategies, each chapter illuminates the potential for enhanced precision and improved patient outcomes.
We examine the latest developments in minimally invasive techniques, image-guided surgery, and the use of advanced biomaterials, alongside the evolving role of biomarkers, theranostics, and the gut microbiome in personalizing surgical interventions. This comprehensive volume aims to provide surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals with a critical understanding of the current state and future directions of this exciting and rapidly evolving field, ultimately striving towards a more individualized and effective approach to gastrointestinal surgical care.
Dr. Marco Inama
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Personalized Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- new technologies
- robotic surgery
- surgical innovation
- AI in surgery
- new materials in surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- personalized medicine
- theranostics in gastrointestinale cancer
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
