All Special Topics
Completed Special Topics
Topic: The Contemporary Management of Cancers of Sinonasal Tract
Submission deadline: 30 Oct 2023
Published articles: 7
Topic: Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
Submission deadline: 31 Aug 2023
Published articles: 7
Topic: Capsule Endoscopy: Development Status and Future Expectations
Submission deadline: 30 Jul 2023
Published articles: 5
Topic: Current Management of Small Renal Masses: Is There an Optimal Choice?
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2023
Published articles: 8
Topic: Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery - Technique Tips and Surgical Strategies
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2023
Published articles: 7
Topic: Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Indications and Advanced Techniques
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2023
Published articles: 7
Topic: Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE): A New Treatment Paradigm for the Esophageal Cancer
Submission deadline: 15 Apr 2023
Published articles: 5
Topic: The New Concept in Abdominal Wall Repair
Submission deadline: 20 Mar 2023
Published articles: 5
Topic: Foregut Disease: Minimally Invasive and Innovation Therapeutics
Submission deadline: 30 Mar 2022
Published articles: 7
Topic: Management of Complications in Bariatric Surgery
Submission deadline: 15 Nov 2021
Published articles: 9
Topic: Application and Innovation of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) in the Treatment of Digestive Tract Tumors
Submission deadline: 31 Oct 2021
Published articles: 9
Topic: Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: State of the Art and Challenges
Submission deadline: 30 Aug 2021
Published articles: 5
Topic: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: a Practical Operative Overview
Submission deadline: 31 Jul 2021
Published articles: 7
Topic: Searching for a Better Definition of Robotic Surgery: Is It Really Different from Laparoscopy?
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2021
Published articles: 6
Topic: Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Diversions: Rationale, Patient Selection, Techniques, and Outcomes
Submission deadline: 31 Mar 2021
Published articles: 8
Topic: Interventional Endoscopy for Bilio-pancreatic Diseases: a Practical Approach
Submission deadline: 31 Mar 2021
Published articles: 5
Topic: Mastering in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Inguinal Hernia-Tips and Tricks
Submission deadline: 26 Feb 2021
Published articles: 9
Topic: Surgical Techniques in Robotic Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Oct 2020
Published articles: 7
Topic: Endoscopy in Cerebral and Spinal Meningiomas
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2020
Published articles: 7
Topic: HPB Robotic Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2020
Published articles: 7
Topic: Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
Submission deadline: 30 May 2020
Published articles: 12
Topic: Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery
Submission deadline: 29 Feb 2020
Published articles: 6
Topic: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Submission deadline: 15 Feb 2020
Published articles: 14
Topic: Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2019
Published articles: 14
Topic: Advances and Perspectives in Robotic Colorectal Surgery
Submission deadline: 31 Aug 2019
Published articles: 5
Topic: Advances in the Minimally Invasive Management of Gastric and Esophagogastric Junction Cancer
Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2018
Published articles: 13
Topic: New Trends in Minimally Invasive Management of Liver Tumors
Submission deadline: 31 Aug 2018
Published articles: 6
Topic: A Bespoke Approach to Rectal Cancer Resection and Management
Submission deadline: 31 Jul 2018
Published articles: 24
Topic: Percutaneous Endoscopic System for Spinal Diseases
Submission deadline: 7 May 2017
Published articles: 5
Ongoing Special Topics
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Topic: Foregut Disease: Minimally Invasive and Innovation Therapeutics - Series II
Submission deadline: 31 May 2026
Published articles: 0
Topic: Bariatric Endoscopy: Treatment of Obesity and Management of Complications
Submission deadline: 31 May 2026
Published articles: 3
Topic: Recent Advances in Gastrointestinal Tumour and Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Apr 2026
Published articles: 0
Topic: Robotic-Assisted Colorectal Cancer Resection
Submission deadline: 30 Apr 2026
Published articles: 1
Topic: Lung Cancer Screening, Early Diagnosis, and Treatment: Innovations and Clinical Advances
Submission deadline: 30 Mar 2026
Published articles: 0
Topic: Pancreatic Surgery: From Minimally Invasive Techniques to Robotic Assistance
Submission deadline: 28 Feb 2026
Published articles: 2
Topic: Robotic Surgery for Benign Esophageal Surgery
Submission deadline: 28 Feb 2026
Published articles: 1
Topic: Robotic and Minimally Invasive Techniques for Gastric Cancer: Innovations and Advancements
Submission deadline: 30 Jan 2026
Published articles: 0
Topic: Current Management of Small Renal Masses: Is There an Optimal Choice? - Series II
Submission deadline: 1 Jan 2026
Published articles: 3
Topic: Advances in Surgical Techniques for Liver Tumors
Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Published articles: 4
Topic: Intelligent Surgery for Trauma: AI-Powered Innovations in Emergency Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Single-Port Robotic Surgery in Urology: Current Applications and Future Perspectives
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: AI-Powered Endoscopy: From Technological Advancements to Clinical Implementation
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Urologic Surgery: AI and Robotics
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Advances in Smart Capsule Endoscopy
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery: Technological Breakthroughs and Clinical Advances
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Advancements in Cardiac Surgery: Diagnosis, Guidance, and Predictive Analytics
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2025
Published articles: 0
Closed Special Topics
Topic: Proceedings of ILLS 2025 Congress
Submission deadline: 30 Jun 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Comparative Outcomes of VATS vs. Robotic Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: A Systematic Evaluation
Submission deadline: 15 May 2025
Published articles: 0
Topic: Minimally Invasive Techniques for Repair of Hiatal Hernia
Submission deadline: 15 May 2025
Published articles: 1
Topic: Emerging Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Techniques
Submission deadline: 30 Apr 2025
Published articles: 3
Topic: Comprehensive Advances in Urologic Oncology
Submission deadline: 15 Apr 2025
Published articles: 1
Topic: Innovations in Hernia Repair and Mesh
Submission deadline: 15 Feb 2025
Published articles: 1
Topic: Robotic Surgery for Malignant Esophageal Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Dec 2024
Published articles: 7
Topic: Minimally Invasive Treatment of Bariatric Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Sep 2024
Published articles: 6
Topic: Current and Future Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Submission deadline: 25 Oct 2022
Published articles: 4
Topic: Magnetic Digestive Surgery
Submission deadline: 30 Apr 2022
Published articles: 3
