Surgical Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Updates on Surgical Strategies and their Effectiveness
Submission Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
Guest Editors
Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Interests: melanoma; soft tissue sarcoma; breast cancer
Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Interests: surgical anatomy; digestive surgery; emergency surgery; trauma; melanoma
Special Issue in Annali Italiani di Chirurgia journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in surgical techniques have significantly transformed the management of melanoma and skin cancer. This special issue focuses on the latest updates and effectiveness of surgical strategies in treating these conditions. With an increasing emphasis on early detection and personalized treatment, surgeons are now employing innovative procedures to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
This issue explores a range of topics, including the evolution of surgical techniques such as Mohs micrographic surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy and the integration of novel technologies like robotic-assisted surgery and fluorescence-guided imaging. Additionally, it examines the role of adjuvant therapies in enhancing surgical outcomes and reducing recurrence rates. By synthesizing current research findings and clinical experiences, this collection provides comprehensive insights into the contemporary landscape of surgical management for melanoma and skin cancer.
Prof. Piero Covarelli and Prof. Roberto Cirocchi
Keywords
- melanoma
- skin cancer
- surgical management
- Mohs micrographic surgery
- sentinel lymph node biopsy
- robotic-assisted surgery
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Published Papers (3)
Lentigo Maligna: Contemporary Surgical Management and Outcome: A Review
Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 36–62; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4228
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surgical Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Updates on Surgical Strategies and their Effectiveness)
Exploring the Physiological and Demographic Traits of Cutaneous Melanoma in the Romanian Population: A Six-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of 130 Patients
Exploring the Physiological and Demographic Traits of Cutaneous Melanoma in the Romanian Population: A Six-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of 130 Patients
Ann. Ital. Chir. 2025, 96(9), 1268–1277; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3918
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surgical Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Updates on Surgical Strategies and their Effectiveness)
Electrochemotherapy for Cancers Affecting the Skin: Ten Years of Experience in a Tertiary Referral Hospital
Ann. Ital. Chir. 2025, 96(2), 194–204; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3718
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surgical Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Updates on Surgical Strategies and their Effectiveness)