The Robotic Revolution in Endometrial Cancer: Advancing Surgical Staging and Patient Care
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editor
Interests: gynecologic oncology; gynecologic surgery; endometrial cancer; ovarian cancer; cervical cancer
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Dear Colleagues,
Robot-assisted surgery has significantly reshaped the treatment landscape of endometrial cancer, extending the benefits of minimally invasive procedures even to patients traditionally considered unsuitable for laparoscopy, such as those with extreme BMI. Enhanced 3D magnified vision and wristed instruments provide superior dexterity and precision, resulting in improved surgical staging, more accurate lymphadenectomy, and higher performance in sentinel lymph node mapping. These advantages translate into better anatomical control, fewer complications, and faster recovery.
Importantly, the advent of single-port robotic platforms marks a further evolution, allowing for complex procedures to be performed through a single incision, with potential advantages in terms of cosmesis, postoperative pain, and recovery time. This technology maintains the ergonomic and technical benefits of multiport systems while reducing abdominal wall trauma.
Moreover, the intuitive nature and improved ergonomics of robotic systems shorten the learning curve, making minimally invasive oncology accessible even in settings with limited laparoscopic expertise, thereby broadening the availability of high-quality care.
This Special Issue aims to explore current evidence and future perspectives on robot-assisted surgery for endometrial cancer, including emerging single-port applications, with the aim of defining its impact on surgical practice, oncologic outcomes, and health system sustainability.
Dr. Roberto Berretta
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- endometrial cancer
- robotic surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- gynecologic oncology
- surgical innovation
- obesity
- surgical staging
- uterine cancer
- lymphadenectomy
- sentinel node mapping
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