Guest Editor(s)
Prof. Juan Gómez Rivas
Email: juangomezr@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Urology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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Research Interests: uro-oncology, surgical oncology, robotic surgery
Summary
Background and Importance:
Minimally invasive surgery has transformed modern urologic practice, improving perioperative outcomes while expanding the complexity of procedures that can be performed safely and effectively. In recent years, robotic and advanced laparoscopic techniques have enabled major progress not only in oncologic surgery but also in reconstructive urology and kidney transplantation. These developments are reshaping surgical indications, patient selection strategies, and functional outcomes across a wide spectrum of urologic diseases.
Aim and Scope:
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary innovations in minimally invasive and reconstructive urologic surgery, with particular emphasis on robotic-assisted techniques, complex laparoscopic procedures, and emerging applications in renal transplantation. Topics of interest include technical advances in robotic oncologic surgery, reconstructive approaches for ureteral, bladder, and pelvic floor conditions, minimally invasive donor nephrectomy, robotic kidney transplantation, and strategies to optimize functional and oncologic outcomes.
By bringing together original research, systematic reviews, technical reports, and expert perspectives, this Special Issue aims to highlight current standards, identify unresolved challenges, and explore future directions in minimally invasive urologic surgery. It will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and trainees seeking to understand the evolving role of advanced surgical technologies in improving patient care in urology.
Suggested Themes but not limited:
1. Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Urologic Oncology
2. Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques for Urologic Malignancies
3. Minimally Invasive Kidney-Sparing and Nephron-Sparing Surgery
4. Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Functional and Oncologic Outcomes
5. Minimally Invasive Approaches in Bladder Cancer Surgery
6. Robotic and Laparoscopic Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
7. Image-Guided and Precision Surgery in Urology
8. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies in Robotic Urologic Surgery
9. Reconstructive Urology Using Robotic and Minimally Invasive Approaches
10. Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction and Complex Ureteral Surgery
11. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pelvic Floor and Functional Urologic Disorders
12. Advances in Robotic Bladder Reconstruction and Urinary Diversion
13. Minimally Invasive Management of Benign Urologic Conditions
14. Minimally Invasive Donor Nephrectomy and Living Kidney Donation
15. Robotic Kidney Transplantation: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives
16. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Urologic Procedures
17. Complication Prevention and Management in Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
18. Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Urologic Procedures
19. Comparative Effectiveness of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Urologic Surgery
20. Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in Minimally Invasive Urology
Keywords
minimally invasive urologic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, laparoscopic surgery, reconstructive urology, kidney transplantation, urologic oncology, renal surgery
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