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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery is a gastrointestinal surgery journal publishing timely research on multidisciplinary treatment for scientists and researchers working in digestive surgery worldwide. It publishes basic and experimental studies as well as clinical studies involving significant and new treatment strategies to improve patient care.
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Subject
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor
3.3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2475-0328
eISSN
2475-0328
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APC: $2,421 USD / £1,610 GBP / €2,200 EUR; How I Do It: $1,211 USD / £805 GBP / €1,100 EUR; Guidelines: APC waived.
Submission Instructions
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm that all authors agree with the manuscript content and state the journal field selected for submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must state the purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions, using headings such as Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including abstract and references. Manuscript must be presented in the following order: title page, abstract and key words, text, acknowledgments, funding information, conflict of interest, ethics statements, references, supporting information, figure legends, tables, and figures. Five MeSH key words in alphabetical order must be supplied below the abstract, and any AI tool use must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References should in general be fewer than 30. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited as superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, list all authors when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are seven or more, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
The total number of figures and tables must not exceed 8. The manuscript order places figure legends, tables, and figures after supporting information, and figures and tables may be submitted within the editable manuscript or as separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends.
Review Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm that all authors agree with the manuscript content and must state the journal field for submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and limited to 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including the abstract and references. Manuscript must be presented in the following order: title page, abstract and key words, text, acknowledgments, funding information, conflict of interest, ethics statements, references, supporting information, figure legends, tables, and figures. Five MeSH key words must be supplied below the abstract in alphabetical order, and any use of AI tools in developing the manuscript must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
There is no reference limit. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, list all authors when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are seven or more, and abbreviate journal names according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
The total number of figures and tables must not exceed 8. The manuscript may be submitted as an editable file including figures and tables or with figures and tables as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm author approval of the manuscript and identify the journal field for submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include headings such as Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion and state the purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including abstract and references. Manuscript must be presented in the following order: title page; abstract and key words; text; acknowledgments; funding information; conflict of interest; ethics statements; references; supporting information; figure legends; tables; and figures. Five MeSH key words in alphabetical order must be supplied below the abstract, and any use of AI tools must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
There is no reference limit. Manuscripts must follow the Vancouver agreement style. References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first three followed by et al. if there are seven or more, and abbreviate journal names according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
The total number of figures and tables must not exceed 8. The manuscript order places figure legends, tables, and figures after the references and supporting information, and figures may be submitted within the editable manuscript file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends.
Mini Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm all authors agree with the manuscript and must state the journal field selected: General, Upper Digestive Tract, Lower Digestive Tract, or Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and limited to 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. No mandatory headings are specified for the abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words including abstract and references. Manuscript must be presented in the following order: title page; abstract and key words; text; acknowledgments; funding information; conflict of interest; ethics statements; references; supporting information; figure legends; tables; and figures. Five key words taken from the MeSH browser list must be supplied below the abstract in alphabetical order, and any AI tool use must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References should in general be fewer than 50. References must follow Vancouver style. In-text citations must use superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and the reference list must list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables
The total number of figures and tables must not exceed 5. The manuscript order places figure legends, tables, and figures after supporting information, and the manuscript may be submitted as an editable file including figures and tables or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm the content has not been published or submitted elsewhere, acknowledge that all authors agree with the manuscript content, and state the journal field: General, Upper Digestive Tract, Lower Digestive Tract, or Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and must not use subheadings.
Manuscript
Word limit is to be determined in consultation with the Editors. Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. If AI tools were used to develop any portion of the manuscript, their use must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
There is no reference limit. References must follow the Vancouver style. References must be cited as superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, list all authors when there are six or fewer, list the first three followed by et al. when there are seven or more, and abbreviate journal names in Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may be submitted as an editable file including figures and tables or with figures and tables as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must acknowledge that all authors agree with the manuscript content and state the journal field selected for submission.
Abstract
An abstract is not permitted.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Up to 5 keywords and phrases may be included, and any use of AI tools to develop manuscript content must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must not exceed 5. References must follow Vancouver style. Citations must appear as superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al. for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 1 figure or table is permitted. Figures and tables may be submitted embedded in the editable manuscript file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Recent Publications
Biological Resectability in Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Nomogram‐Based Continuous Risk Model to Define Borderline Disease
Yuzo Umeda, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Tomokazu Fuji, Toru Kojima, Takeshi Koujima, Tatsuo Matsuda, Daisuke Satoh, Masaru Inagaki, Kosei Takagi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara
10.1002/ags3.70278
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Long‐Term Stoma‐Free Outcomes After Diverting Stoma Closure Following Radiation‐Based Neoadjuvant Treatment for Rectal Cancer
Hidetaka Ichikawa, Shimpei Matsui, Kentaro Sato, Tatsuki Noguchi, Takashi Sakamoto, Toshiki Mukai, Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Takashi Akiyoshi
10.1002/ags3.70279
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Workplace Harassment and Consideration of Leaving Surgical Practice: A Nationwide Survey by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery
Keisuke Kurimoto, Tsutomu Fujii, Yoshihiro Shirai, Atsuro Fujinaga, Masayuki Fukumoto, Sonoko Ishida, Koya Hida, Chie Tanaka, Tsunekazu Mizushima, Sachiyo Nomura, Ken Shirabe
10.1002/ags3.70274
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Correction to “Preoperative Gemcitabine/Nab‐Paclitaxel With Concurrent Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Comparative Analysis With Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy Using Gemcitabine Alone”
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10.1002/ags3.70277
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision is 23 days, median submission to acceptance is 87 days, and median acceptance to publication is 15 days.
Reformat to Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter is required with each submission and must confirm that the content has not been published or submitted elsewhere, that all authors meet the authorship criteria and agree with the manuscript content, and indicate the journal field for submission: General, Upper Digestive Tract, Lower Digestive Tract, or Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic.
Reformat to Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
APC if accepted and published: $2,421 USD / £1,610 GBP / €2,200 EUR. Society members receive 100% off the full APC. How I Do It articles cost $1,211 USD / £805 GBP / €1,100 EUR. Guidelines articles have the APC waived.
Reformat to Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
Surgical Simulation and Training
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
Metastasis and carcinoma case studies
Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques