Treatment and Prognosis of Thoracic Diseases
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cardiothoracic surgery; radio-guided thoracic surgery; mediastinal tumors surgery; tracheal surgery; minimally invasive thoracic surgery; surgery of mesothelioma; lung cancer staging and treatment; video-assisted sympathectomy for essential hyperhidrosis; surgery of bullous emphysema; lung volume reduction surgery; video-assisted thoracic surgery
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Dear Colleagues,
Thoracic diseases encompass a wide spectrum of benign and malignant conditions affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm, and chest wall, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, interstitial lung diseases, pleural effusions, thoracic infections, and mediastinal tumors, among others.
Clinical presentations vary significantly, ranging from incidental findings on imaging to acute, life-threatening emergencies. In recent years, major advances have occurred in diagnostic modalities, including high-resolution imaging, molecular profiling, and minimally invasive biopsy techniques. Concurrently, treatment strategies have evolved through the integration of targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision surgery.
This Special Issue aims to highlight contemporary approaches and emerging trends in the management of thoracic diseases, with a particular focus on individualized treatment planning and prognostic assessment. Contributions from multidisciplinary teams—including pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, and pathologists—are essential to provide a comprehensive perspective on current clinical practice and research.
Dr. Alessandro Gonfiotti
Guest Editor
Dr. Alessandro Gonfiotti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- • Thoracic malignancies • Lung cancer management • Targeted therapy • Immunotherapy • Molecular diagnostics • Multidisciplinary care • Personalized treatment
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