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Call for papers - Minimally invasive surgery techniques

Guest Editors

Güntuğ Batıhan, MD, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Savvas Lampridis, MD, MSc, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece and Imperial College London, UK

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 18 November 2025


BMC Surgery is calling for submissions to our Collection, Minimally invasive surgery techniques. This Collection invites submissions focused on minimally invasive surgery techniques, including laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and robotic surgery. We aim to showcase research that explores the benefits, challenges, and advancements in these innovative surgical approaches. Contributions should address patient outcomes, recovery times, and the latest surgical technologies, with the goal of enhancing surgical practices and patient care.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Güntuğ Batıhan, MD, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Dr Güntuğ Batıhan is associate professor of thoracic surgery at Kafkas University, Turkey. With a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques, including video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), his clinical and academic interests encompass lung cancer surgery, interventional pulmonology, and advanced thoracic surgical procedures. Dr Batıhan has established himself as a skilled surgeon and researcher, contributing to the development of innovative approaches in thoracic surgery. As the head of his department, he is dedicated to advancing patient care, fostering medical education, and collaborating on cutting-edge research to improve outcomes in thoracic diseases.

Savvas Lampridis, MD, MSc, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece and Imperial College London, UK

Dr Savvas Lampridis is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the 424 General Military Hospital, Greece. Additionally, he is a Researcher at Imperial College London, UK. His interests include minimally invasive surgery, thoracic trauma, translational cardiovascular medicine, surgical education, and health policy. He trained in Greece and the UK, including at the Royal Brompton Hospital and University College London Hospitals, and worked at Guy’s Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital in London. Dr Lampridis completed a master’s degrees in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine and Health Policy and Planning, both with Distinction. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, where he serves on the Solitary Pulmonary Nodules Task Force. He holds positions on editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals, has guest-edited multiple special issues, and has reviewed more than 1,000 manuscripts for over 200 biomedical journals.

About the Collection

BMC Surgery is calling for submissions to our Collection, Minimally invasive surgery techniques.

Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized the field of surgical practice, offering significant advantages over traditional open surgery. These techniques, including laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and robotic surgery, minimize tissue damage, reduce postoperative pain, and lead to quicker recovery times. By utilizing advanced technologies and innovative approaches, minimally invasive surgery has expanded the possibilities for various surgical procedures, ranging from general surgery to specialized interventions. Research in this domain continues to evolve, revealing new methodologies and instruments that enhance surgical precision and patient safety.

The importance of advancing minimally invasive techniques has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. With an increasing emphasis on patient-centered care, the adoption of these techniques is critical for enhancing the quality of surgical care. Recent advancements in robotic-assisted surgeries and image-guided techniques have further enabled surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater accuracy. As healthcare systems strive to provide safer, more effective surgical options, ongoing research is vital for optimizing these methodologies.

We invite submissions from all aspects of this field, including, but not limited to:

  • Advances in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques
  • Robotic surgery and its impact
  • Patient outcomes in minimally invasive surgery
  • Innovations in surgical instruments
  • Recovery time comparisons in surgical techniques


Future advancements in minimally invasive surgery may focus on integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance surgical precision and decision-making. Additionally, the development of innovative tools and devices, such as smart surgical instruments and augmented reality systems, could further revolutionize the field. As research continues, we anticipate improvements in training and simulation for surgeons, which will foster a new generation of skilled professionals adept at performing minimally invasive procedures.

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.

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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 "Minimally invasive surgery techniques" 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.