The Application of Biomaterials in Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

The current evolution of nanomedicine and new materials has an outstanding impact on new applications in medicine. Of particular significance is the possibility of using such materials in various fields of surgery. Being up to date with these novelties is of great importance when offering new solutions for our patients.

Damaged tissues from trauma or degenerative processes benefit from new advances in regenerative medicine. In such cases, biomaterials can act as a substitute for certain anatomical structures, but also as a replacement for the healing process or even for an organ. Bioengineering performed impressive steps in the development of new technologies with an important impact in current medicine and showing promising perspectives.

Focusing on such rapid and diverse developments, the purpose of this Special Issue is to bring together high-quality readings to researchers interested in current developments in the field of application of biomaterials in surgery.

The main topics to be covered include implantable devices, scaffolds for tissue engineering, 3D organ bioprinting, microelectronic devices, and also developments of new materials used for special applications in surgery: metals, ceramics, synthetic polymers, biopolymers or nanostructures with special properties.

In this context, I am pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript (original research article, communication or review) for this Special Issue of Materials MDPI “The Application of Biomaterials in Surgery”.

Prof. Dr. Graur Florin
Guest Editor

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• biomaterials
• nanomedicine
• surgery
• tissue reconstruction
• smart materials
• translational medicine