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Annals of Surgical Oncology

Annals of Surgical Oncology is the official journal of the Society of Surgical Oncology and focuses on clinical and translational research advancing surgical cancer care.

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Subject Oncology, Surgery
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1068-9265
eISSN 1534-4681
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No processing fee is required for any new submission as of January 1, 2023.

Submission Instructions

Annals of Surgical Oncology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the manuscript's significance and fit for the journal and affirm that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 600 words excluding references. Text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. No abstract is permitted, 5-8 keywords must be provided, and any use of large language model tools must be documented in the Methods, Acknowledgments, Introduction, or another appropriate section.
References Reference list is limited to 6 references. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order, arranged numerically under 'References,' and list all authors if six or fewer or the first three followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures and/or tables is allowed. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, and each must include a caption or heading.
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Recent Publications

Tumor Burden Modifies the Prognostic Impact of Adequate Lymph Node Dissection in Patients Undergoing Curative-Intent Resection for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

Jun Kawashima, Kota Sahara, Kizuki Yuza, Yutaka Endo, François Cauchy, Federico Aucejo, Hugo P. Marques, Rita Lopes, Andreia Rodriguea, Tom Hugh, Feng Shen, Shishir K. Maithel, Bas Groot Koerkamp, Irinel Popescu, Minoru Kitago, Matthew J. Weiss, Guillaume Martel, Carlo Pulitano, Luca Aldrighetti, George Poultsides, Andrea Ruzzente, Todd W. Bauer, Ana Gleisner, Yuki Homma, Itaru Endo, Timothy M. Pawlik

10.1245/s10434-026-19995-2
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ASO Visual Abstract: The Impact of a Regional Communities of Practice to Improve Quality of Melanoma Care: Setting Guidelines for Preoperative Diagnostic Imaging in Early-Stage Melanoma

Katherine Aw, Rebecca Lau, Boaz Wong, Karine Riad, Alex Lee, Heidi Li, Elysia Grose, Olivier Brandts-Longtin, Ahmad Abed, James Stevenson, Rahat Sheikh, Richard Chen, Clara Goulet, Stephanie Johnson-Obaseki, Carolyn Nessim

10.1245/s10434-026-19925-2
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ASO Visual Abstract: Predictive Features Specific to FIGO IIIA1 Ovarian Cancer: What Drives Prognosis

Matteo Bruno, Davide Arrigo, Marco Paratore, Giustina Lopopolo, Valerio Gallotta, Andrea Rosati, Marco D’Indinosante, Anna Fagotti

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ASO Author Reflections: The Role of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the Management of Primary Retroperitoneal Germ Cell Tumors in Children

Claire Dagorno, Daniel Orbach, Julien Grosman, Aurore Pire, Anne Dariel, Frédérique Sauvat, Cécile Faure, Coralie Mallebranche, Florent Guérin, Philippe Buisson, Pierre Meignan, Quentin Ballouhey, Dominique Berrebi, Pascale Philippe-Chomette, Loriane Aquilina, Alexis Arnaud, Julien Rod, Brice Fresneau, Sabine Sarnacki

10.1245/s10434-026-19940-3
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ASO Author Reflections: A Novel Technique of Externalized Pancreatic Stenting in Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy—Initial Experience and Outcomes

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

ASO Research Letters are intended for rapid publication of original research findings.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should explain the significance of the manuscript and its fit with the journal, confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere, and include the submitting and corresponding authors’ contact information and Twitter handles if available.

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Research Topics

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Breast Implant and Reconstruction Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies Head and Neck Cancer Studies Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Esophageal and GI Pathology