Clinical Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Medicine, Cell, and Organism Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 1042
Special Issue Editors
Interests: minimally invasive spine surgery; patient-centered care; surgery of the craniovertebral junction; spinal cord and intradural spine surgery; percutaneous spinal techniques
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: minimally invasive spine surgery; endoscopic spine surgery; ambulatory and ERAS management in spine surgery; assessment of professional practices; medico-legal research concerning spinal surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has revolutionized the approach to spine disorders, beginning with early efforts to reduce surgical trauma and enhance recovery. Over the years, technological advancements such as improved surgical instruments, real-time imaging guidance systems, and robotics have further refined these techniques. This advancement in spinal care is a testament to the relentless pursuit of better patient outcomes through innovation and clinical research.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest clinical research in minimally invasive spine surgery, exploring new techniques, outcomes, and challenges in the field. We seek to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends, future directions, and the impact of MISS on patient care and recovery. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of new minimally invasive surgical techniques, comparative studies of MISS versus traditional surgery, advancements in imaging and navigation tools, patient selection criteria, and long-term outcomes.
We encourage submissions that showcase innovative research in MISS, including clinical trials, comparative effectiveness research, technological advancements (e.g., robotics, navigation systems), and novel approaches to patient care and rehabilitation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies on surgical techniques, outcome measures, patient safety, and quality of life assessments. Research that provides insights into the mechanisms underlying the benefits of minimally invasive approaches and their impact on surgical outcomes is particularly welcome. Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster a collaborative environment that encourages the sharing of knowledge and experiences, ultimately advancing the field and improving patient care.
We look forward to your contributions and to advancing our collective knowledge on minimally invasive spine surgery.
Prof. Dr. Paulo Pereira
Dr. Bertrand Debono
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- minimally invasive spine surgery
- MISS
- surgical techniques
- patient outcomes
- clinical research
- technological advancements
- robotics
- navigation systems
- patient safety
- quality of life
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