Abdominal Surgery: Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: abdominal surgery; colorectal surgery; endocrine surgery; minimally invasive surgery; general surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Abdominal surgery has evolved significantly over recent decades, shaped by continuous progress in imaging, minimally invasive and robotic techniques, perioperative care, and enhanced recovery pathways. These advancements have reduced morbidity and mortality while expanding the range of complex procedures that can be performed safely. At the same time, the field is undergoing a conceptual shift toward precision medicine, patient-centred outcomes, and value-based care. Despite major improvements, important challenges remain, including optimal management of difficult cases, reduction in postoperative complications, refinement of surgical decision-making, and long-term follow-up tailored to individual patient needs. As abdominal surgery continues to advance, there is a growing need for up-to-date syntheses of evidence, critical evaluation of new technologies, and dissemination of innovative approaches that can guide future clinical practice.
This Special Issue, “Abdominal Surgery: Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives,” aims to provide an integrated overview of modern developments while highlighting promising research directions that may redefine the field. We seek contributions addressing contemporary surgical techniques, progress in perioperative optimization, and new tools supporting diagnosis, planning, and postoperative management. Of particular interest are studies exploring minimally invasive and robotic platforms, artificial intelligence applications, advanced imaging modalities, intraoperative navigation, and biomarker-guided therapies. Work that bridges basic science with clinical application, enhances our understanding of pathophysiology, or proposes innovative strategies for improving outcomes is especially welcome. Research focusing on surgical and simulation—areas crucial for preparing the next generation of abdominal surgeons—is also encouraged.
Dr. Victor Dan Eugen Strâmbu
Guest Editor
Dr. Petru Adrian Radu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- abdominal surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- robotic surgery
- perioperative management
- enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS)
- surgical innovation
- artificial intelligence in surgery
- postoperative outcomes
- translational research
- surgical oncology
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