Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of Heart, Lung, and Kidney Transplantation
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 2332
Special Issue Editor
2. Lung Transplantation Department, Cardiac Surgery Clinic, University Clinical Center, Gdansk, Poland
Interests: heart transplantation; lung transplantation; kidney transplantation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the dynamic field of organ transplantation, continuous advancements are reshaping our understanding and practices. This Special Issue is dedicated to the latest developments in heart, lung, and kidney transplantation, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature and technological innovations in this critical area of medicine.
Scope of the Special Issue:
This Special Issue aims to collate and disseminate cutting-edge research, reviews, and case studies focusing on recent innovations and challenges in the transplantation of heart, lung, and kidney organs. We invite contributions that cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, the following:
- Surgical Techniques and Innovations: Insights into novel surgical approaches, improvements in organ preservation, and transplantation techniques.
- Immunological Advances: Updates on immunosuppressive therapies, rejection management, and immune tolerance strategies.
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS): Groundbreaking research and advancements in MCS devices, their integration with transplant procedures, patient selection criteria, management strategies, and outcomes.
- Technological and Engineering Breakthroughs: Contributions detailing technological advancements such as organ bioengineering, 3D printing in transplantation, and innovations in organ transport systems.
Submission Guidelines:
We encourage submissions of original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and insightful case reports that contribute to this field's breadth and depth of understanding. Submissions should ideally focus on novel methodologies, clinical efficacy, comparative studies, and technological innovations related to heart, lung, and kidney transplantation.
Why Contribute to This Special Issue?
Your contributions will play a crucial role in expanding the scope of knowledge in transplantation medicine, providing a platform for sharing breakthroughs and facilitating collaborations among clinicians and researchers. This Special Issue will serve as a vital resource for the medical community, offering new perspectives and guiding future research and clinical practice.
We eagerly anticipate your valuable contributions and look forward to a collection of articles that reflect the dynamic and evolving landscape of heart, lung, and kidney transplantation.
Dr. Natalia Buda
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heart transplantation
- lung transplantation
- kidney transplantation
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