Minimally Invasive Strategies and New Techniques in Cardiovascular Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past three decades, cardiac surgery has witnessed a dynamic and profound transformation, marked by the continuous refinement of techniques that aim to reduce operative trauma without compromising surgical efficacy. Minimally invasive strategies, once regarded as experimental adjuncts, have evolved into established pillars of modern cardiovascular therapy. Pioneering efforts in limited-access cardiac interventions, alongside advances in imaging, instrumentation, and robotic assistance, have redefined surgical standards, ushering in a new era of precision, safety, and patient-centered care. The historical trajectory of this evolution highlights an unwavering commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhanced postoperative outcomes.

This Special Issue, entitled "Minimally Invasive Strategies and New Techniques in Cardiovascular Surgery", seeks to curate a collection of high-impact manuscripts that advance our current understanding and clinical application of minimally invasive cardiac interventions, but also innovations in classical cardiac and vascular surgery. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Novel surgical techniques and protocols for valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, congenital cardiac anomalies, and vascular pathologies;
• Robotic, hybrid, and endovascular approaches that bridge the gap between surgical and percutaneous therapies;
• Innovations in intra- or perioperative imaging, 3D modeling, artificial intelligence applications, and enhanced recovery protocols;
• Anesthetic and perioperative strategies tailored to the needs of minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• The novel techniques employed in cardiac surgery.

Through this Special Issue, we aim to stimulate scholarly exchange, promote interdisciplinary innovation, and chart new directions in the field of cardiac surgery.

Prof. Dr. Alexander Weymann
Guest Editor

Dr. Horatiu Suciu
Dr. Marius Mihai Harpa
Guest Editor Assistants

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Medicina is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

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