Call for papers - Advances in breast surgery

Guest Editor

Emma Hansson, MD, PhD, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 23 September 2025

BMC Surgery is calling for submissions to our Collection on Advances in breast surgery. This Collection invites researchers to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on advancements in breast surgery. We welcome submissions that explore innovative surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and the psychological impact of breast surgery and underlying conditions. Breast surgery is a specialized and diverse field. By advancing our understanding of this critical area, we aim to enhance the quality of care and improve the lives of women undergoing breast surgery.

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Meet the Guest Editor

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Emma Hansson, MD, PhD, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden

Emma Hansson is a professor, consultant plastic surgeon, and clinical lead for reconstructive breast surgery at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden. She has published 95 peer-reviewed articles and is a peer-reviewer and editorial board member of several journals. Her areas of clinical interest are breast reconstruction, microsurgery and general plastic surgery.

About the Collection

BMC Surgery is calling for submissions to our Collection, Advances in breast surgery.

Breast surgery is a diverse field, including oncological, general surgical, reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. The field focuses on women's health and carefully balances invasive procedures aimed at resolving pathological conditions with maintaining aesthetic and functional integrity of the breast. Advancements in this field, including autologous breast reconstruction, minimally invasive and oncoplastic surgery, improved safety and outcomes in breast augmentation, precision lymph node resection - all have been central to advancing the quality of care and standards of treatment for women worldwide.

Advancing our collective understanding of breast surgery advances is crucial for defining the future of this field, including a strive towards minimally invasive surgery, improved patient outcomes, and overall quality of life for breast cancer survivors. Recent advances in microsurgery, supermicrosurgery and autologous reconstruction techniques have significantly reduced complication rates and improved patient rehabilitation, overall and aesthetic satisfaction. Ongoing research into the long-term effects of the latest advances in breast surgery, the development of innovative approaches to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine holds promise for enhancing the effectiveness and accessibility in breast surgery.

Contributions can include, but are not limited to, the following:

Innovations in autologous breast reconstruction
Breast augmentation advances
Patient safety and outcomes in aesthetic breast surgery
Innovation is mastectomy efficacy and precision
Lipofilling in breast surgery
Novel approaches to mastopexy
Reducing complications in breast surgery
Robot-assisted breast surge

As research in this area continues, we can anticipate exciting advancements that may include the refinement of surgical techniques, improved biomaterials for wound closure and volume restoration, and enhanced preoperative planning through advanced imaging technologies. Additionally, the integration of patient-reported outcomes into clinical practice may lead to more personalized approaches to breast surgery, ensuring that the needs and preferences of patients are at the forefront of surgical decision-making.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Advances in breast surgery" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.