Advances in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 1595
Special Issue Editors
Interests: craniofacial surgery; microsurgery; hand surgery; 3D printing
Interests: wound care; microsurgery; evidence-based medicine; breast reconstruction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Reconstructive and plastic surgery have a long tradition of innovation aimed at restoring form and function following trauma, congenital anomalies, oncologic resections, and other challenging conditions. From the early principles of tissue transfer and flap design to the advent of microsurgery, the field has consistently evolved to address increasingly complex clinical problems. In recent decades, advances in surgical techniques, biomaterials, and imaging technologies have expanded the scope of reconstructive possibilities, transforming patient care and outcomes worldwide
This Special Issue, Advances in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for sharing current progress, clinical experiences, and future directions in the field. The goal is to highlight both the refinement of traditional methods and the integration of novel approaches that enhance patient-centred outcomes. By bringing together contributions from diverse subspecialties, this Special Issue aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and broaden the understanding of reconstructive surgery’s role in modern medicine.
The field is rapidly moving toward innovations such as 3D surgical planning, regenerative medicine, stem cell-based therapies, and the use of bioengineered tissues. Microsurgical supercomplex reconstructions, perforator flap advancements, and robotic-assisted surgery are redefining the boundaries of technical feasibility. Furthermore, new insights into wound healing biology, vascularized composite allotransplantation, and patient-reported outcome measures are reshaping how surgical success is defined and evaluated.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that reflect recent advancements and future perspectives in reconstructive and plastic surgery. Topics of interest include—but are not limited to—microsurgery, craniofacial reconstruction, breast reconstruction, wound healing and diabetic limb salvage, tissue engineering, surgical oncology reconstruction, aesthetic surgery innovations, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Contributions that present novel techniques, report meaningful clinical outcomes, or provide critical appraisals of emerging technologies are especially encouraged.
Dr. Tien-Hsiang Wang
Dr. Wen‐Kuan Chiu
Guest Editors
Dr. Dun-Hao Chang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- reconstructive surgery
- plastic surgery
- microsurgery
- tissue engineering
- regenerative medicine
- wound healing
- flap surgery
- 3D surgical planning
- limb salvage
- craniofacial reconstruction
- breast reconstruction
- surgical innovation
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