Topic: Minimally Invasive Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Advancements and Research
Guest Editor(s)
Special Issue Introduction
Welcome to this Special Issue. The field of upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery has witnessed remarkable advancements over the past few decades, driven by the goal of minimizing surgical trauma, enhancing postoperative recovery, and improving patient outcomes. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has emerged as a cornerstone in this evolution, offering numerous benefits such as reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times than traditional open surgery.
In recent years, the development and refinement of minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, have revolutionized the approach to upper GI surgery. These innovations have expanded the scope of procedures that can be performed minimally invasively, enabling surgeons to tackle complex conditions with greater precision and safety. Technologies such as advanced imaging, improved laparoscopic instruments, and robotic systems have further enhanced the efficacy and outcomes of MIS.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in minimally invasive upper GI surgery.
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
1. Minimally invasive esophagectomy;
2. Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted gastrectomy;
3. Antireflux surgery, including laparoscopic fundoplication;
4. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES);
5. Advanced imaging and navigation techniques in MIS;
6. Outcomes and complications of minimally invasive upper GI procedures;
7. Patient selection and perioperative management in MIS;
8. Technological innovations and future directions in minimally invasive upper GI surgery.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for upper GI surgeons, gastroenterologists, and endoscopists with upper GI conditions. By exploring the latest advances and evidence-based practices in minimally invasive upper GI surgery, we aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance surgical techniques, and advance the field toward a safer, more effective, and personalized approach to treating upper GI diseases.
In recent years, the development and refinement of minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, have revolutionized the approach to upper GI surgery. These innovations have expanded the scope of procedures that can be performed minimally invasively, enabling surgeons to tackle complex conditions with greater precision and safety. Technologies such as advanced imaging, improved laparoscopic instruments, and robotic systems have further enhanced the efficacy and outcomes of MIS.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in minimally invasive upper GI surgery.
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
1. Minimally invasive esophagectomy;
2. Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted gastrectomy;
3. Antireflux surgery, including laparoscopic fundoplication;
4. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES);
5. Advanced imaging and navigation techniques in MIS;
6. Outcomes and complications of minimally invasive upper GI procedures;
7. Patient selection and perioperative management in MIS;
8. Technological innovations and future directions in minimally invasive upper GI surgery.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for upper GI surgeons, gastroenterologists, and endoscopists with upper GI conditions. By exploring the latest advances and evidence-based practices in minimally invasive upper GI surgery, we aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance surgical techniques, and advance the field toward a safer, more effective, and personalized approach to treating upper GI diseases.
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024
Submission Information
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Submission Deadline: 15 Nov 2024
Contacts: Mary Ma, Assistant Editor, mary@misjournal.net
