Personalized Therapeutic Strategies 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 August 2025 | Viewed by 402
Special Issue Editor
Interests: surgical oncology; cytoreductive surgery; hipec; laparoscopic surgery; colorectal cancer; gastric cancer; peritoneal me-tastases
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of gastrointestinal surgery is undergoing a transformative shift with the advent of personalized therapeutic strategies, particularly in the realm of oncologic surgery. As our understanding of the genetic and molecular underpinnings of gastrointestinal cancers deepens, the potential for tailored interventions that enhance surgical outcomes and patient quality of life is becoming increasingly apparent. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge advancements and clinical applications of personalized medicine in gastrointestinal oncologic surgery.
Personalized therapeutic strategies leverage patient-specific data, including genetic, epigenetic, and phenotypic information, to devise targeted surgical approaches and adjuvant treatments. These strategies promise to optimize oncologic control while minimizing adverse effects, thereby improving overall survival rates and postoperative recovery. Key areas of focus in this Special Issue include the integration of genomic profiling in surgical planning, the role of minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery in personalized treatment, and the impact of novel biomarkers on predicting surgical outcomes.
By bringing together leading experts in the field, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of personalized therapeutic approaches in gastrointestinal oncologic surgery. Through original research articles and reviews, we hope to highlight the potential of personalized strategies to revolutionize surgical oncology and set the stage for future innovations that will continue to advance patient care.
Dr. Francesco Santullo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- surgical oncology
- cytoreductive surgery
- laparoscopic surgery
- colorectal surgery
- gastric cancer
- hipec
- pipac
- peritoneal metastases
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