Perioperative Care and Surgical Techniques in Colorectal Cancer
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surgical oncology; colorectal cancer; abdominal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The surgical management of colorectal cancer is increasingly orientated toward minimally invasive techniques, such as conventional and mini-laparoscopy, robotic-assisted surgery, and natural orifice specimen extraction. The introduction of multiple robotic platforms has further expanded the adoption of robotic colectomies, offering well-recognized advantages, including three-dimensional visualization, enhanced dexterity, and stable camera control. Beyond the technological improvements, minimally invasive approaches have been shown to reduce surgical stress, accelerate post-operative recovery, and improve clinical outcomes. When combined with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, these techniques contribute to lower complication rates and better patient experiences.
This Special Issue will provide an updated overview of recent progress in perioperative care and surgical innovation for patients with colorectal cancer. We particularly welcome contributions addressing multimodal prehabilitation strategies, the optimization of perioperative management, novel methods for safe and effective anastomosis, and the integration of emerging technologies into surgical practice.
Furthermore, this Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge topics such as the application of artificial intelligence in perioperative medicine, with a focus on its role in predicting recovery trajectories and identifying patients at risk for complications. Another area of interest includes the evaluation of perioperative pathways and their impact on patient-reported outcomes and overall quality of care.
We encourage the submission of high-quality manuscripts, including original research articles, comparative studies, clinical outcome analyses, and narrative and scoping reviews, as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. By showcasing innovative contributions, this Special Issue will advance knowledge and promote best practices in surgical treatment and perioperative care in colorectal cancer.
Dr. Giulia Turri
Dr. Raffaele De Luca
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- colorectal cancer
- laparoscopy
- robotic surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- perioperative care
- enhanced recovery after surgery
- prehabilitation
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