About this Research Topic
Traditional surgery for patients with malignant diseases is increasingly supported by robotic systems, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and smart instruments. These new techniques help the surgeons to plan and perform the surgical task in a better or faster way. Although in the last years the technical development has produced a long list of excellent opportunities in this field, the majority fails to find their way in into the clinical routine. The reasons often include the questionable benefit for the patients, difficulties in handling the device in a feasible manner or overwhelming costs, which are not covered by the medical insurance. In addition, devices, which are regularly used for the treatment of patients in the clinic, often lack the verification of their benefit by randomized clinical trials.
The goal of the special issue is to discuss the potential of novel instruments and technology driven methods as well as related clinical needs in the treatment of cancer patients. This research topic brings together technical developers and clinical physicians in all stages of development. Within every technical development the patients’ needs and the potential benefit for the treatment of their tumor burden should be in the center of interest.
This special issue offers an open platform for both, technical and clinical contributions, which aim to improve the treatment of oncologic patients by the means of novel technical ideas.
We welcome original research articles, short communications, and review articles covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Basic research on new technologies in oncologic surgery
- Applications for artificial intelligence and virtual reality in surgery
- New developments in smart surgery and endoscopy
- Clinical experiences and clinical trials with robotic systems
The goal of the special issue is to discuss the potential of novel instruments and technology driven methods as well as related clinical needs in the treatment of cancer patients. This research topic brings together technical developers and clinical physicians in all stages of development. Within every technical development the patients’ needs and the potential benefit for the treatment of their tumor burden should be in the center of interest.
This special issue offers an open platform for both, technical and clinical contributions, which aim to improve the treatment of oncologic patients by the means of novel technical ideas.
We welcome original research articles, short communications, and review articles covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Basic research on new technologies in oncologic surgery
- Applications for artificial intelligence and virtual reality in surgery
- New developments in smart surgery and endoscopy
- Clinical experiences and clinical trials with robotic systems
Keywords: Cancer, robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart surgery, endoscopy, clinical trials.
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