New Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer

Dear Colleagues,

In the dynamic landscape of gynecologic oncologic surgery, the past decade has witnessed significant advancements and innovations that urgently call for integration into minimally invasive treatment strategies. Personalized surgical interventions now gain support from advancements in molecular profiling, while patient safety stands to benefit from a renewed emphasis on anatomical research and a growing recognition of the role of the human factor in surgical outcomes. In light of these developments, we cordially invite researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field to contribute their research to our forthcoming Special Issue: 'New Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer'. 

Our collective objective is to curate an outstanding collection of articles that will make significant contributions toward a brighter and healthier future for women facing diagnoses of gynecological cancer. We welcome submissions encompassing a broad spectrum of topics, including, but not limited to the following:
Surgical Instruments and devices: Research on novel instruments and devices designed to enhance surgical precision and efficiency in gynecologic cancer surgeries.

Patient safety: Research on strategies, protocols, and technologies to enhance the safety profile of minimally invasive gynecologic cancer surgeries, reduce surgical complications, and optimize patient recovery.

Surgical training and education: Insights into training programs and educational initiatives aimed at equipping healthcare providers with the necessary skills and knowledge for safe and effective minimally invasive surgeries.

Artificial intelligence: Contributions highlighting the development and application of AI algorithms to aid in surgical decision making, patient risk stratification, and personalized treatment planning to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Integration with molecular and anatomical knowledge: Research on the integration of genetic and molecular data into surgical decision making, tailoring surgical approaches, selecting targeted therapies, and optimizing treatment strategies for individual patients.

Integration of new tracers and multimodal imaging into MIS: Explorations of the role of multimodal imaging and new tracers (like indocyanine green) in intraoperative navigation and individualized treatment concepts.

Quality metrics and outcome assessments: Studies on the development and application of quality metrics and outcome measures specific to minimally invasive gynecologic cancer surgeries to assess and improve care quality.

Challenges and future directions: Discussions on ethical, economic, and logistical aspects of implementing new minimally invasive approaches in the field of gynecological oncology.

Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's guidelines for formatting and referencing. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the highest scientific and clinical standards.

Dr. Rafał Watrowski
Dr. Valerio Gallotta
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.