Robot-Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Urology & Nephrology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1346
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Surgical Oncology (Urology), Netherlands Cancer Institute—Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, 1006 BE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
3. Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
Interests: urologic oncology; bladder cancer; prostate cancer; robotics
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Interests: bladder cancer; urothelial carcinoma; non muscle-invasive bladder cancer
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Dear Colleagues,
Robot-assisted surgery has become an increasingly significant tool in the treatment of urological malignancies. With the precision and dexterity provided by robotic systems, surgeons can perform minimally invasive surgeries with enhanced accuracy, reduced blood loss, and quicker recovery times. This approach is particularly beneficial in urological cancers, such as prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, where delicate structures and confined spaces demand high levels of precision. Robot-assisted surgery not only improves surgical outcomes but also enhances the patient quality of life by minimizing postoperative complications and promoting faster recover and return to normal activities. Robot-assisted surgery is poised to play an even more transformative role in the future of treating urological malignancies, driven by continual advancements in technology and surgical techniques. Moreover, the emerging platforms available in the marker are revolutionizing the implementation of novel tools such as intraoperative artificial intelligence navigation. The integration of machine learning and data analytics could further personalize surgical approaches, tailoring treatments to individual patients based on real-time data and predictive models. Additionally, the development of smaller, more versatile robotic systems may expand access to these technologies, allowing more widespread adoption across different healthcare settings. With these innovations, robot-assisted surgery has the potential to not only improve clinical outcomes but also revolutionize the entire landscape of urological oncology by enabling less invasive, highly accurate treatments with minimal disruption to a patient’s life. This Special Issue of Medicina seeks to collect original articles, reviews, or meta-analyses in this field of research.
Dr. Francesco Claps
Dr. Roberto Contieri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- robotics
- minimally invasive surgery
- artificial intelligence
- urologic oncology
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