Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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BJ
BJS is a surgical journal featuring high-quality research, education, and debate. It is a peer-reviewed surgical journal in Europe featuring clinical and laboratory-based research on all aspects of surgery and related topics.
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Subject
Surgery
Impact Factor
8.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0007-1323
eISSN
1365-2168
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access publishing discounts are available for members of BJS Foundation strategic partners.
Submission Instructions
Bjs-british Journal Of Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required only to disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data. The cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must contain fewer than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Introduction, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The main text should have separate Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, except where not applicable to the article type. The manuscript must disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section and must include a Data Availability Statement in the paper, even if no data are presented or discussed.
References
References must be cited in the text by consecutive superscript numbers, including those cited only in tables or figures.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be submitted as a separate file, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript file, and each table must be typed on a separate page. Reviews must include a PRISMA flow chart in the submission.
Prospective Clinical Trials
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required to disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract may be up to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must identify the study as randomized in the title and report the trial design, participant eligibility criteria and setting, interventions for each group, specific objective or hypothesis, clearly defined primary outcome, allocation method, blinding status, numbers randomized and analysed in each group, primary outcome results with effect size and precision, important adverse events or side effects, general interpretation, registration number and trial register name, and source of funding.
Manuscript
Main text should have separate Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, and the primary end point and power calculation must be stated clearly. Manuscript must include a Data Availability Statement and disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the text using superscript numerals, with references cited only in tables or figures numbered in sequence.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be submitted as a separate file, figure legends must be included at the end of the main manuscript file, and each table must be typed on a separate page. Prospective clinical trials must include a suitable CONSORT flow chart in the submission.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Original Articles must include a structured abstract. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Introduction, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words. Original Articles should be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The paper must include a Data Availability Statement even if no data are presented or discussed.
References
References must be cited in the text as consecutively numbered superscripts, with citations appearing only in tables or figures numbered in sequence.
Figures & Tables
Original Articles may include a total of five tables and/or figures. Each figure must be submitted as a separate file, and figure legends must be included in the main manuscript file at the end of the text.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required to disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Research Letters must be 600 words. Main text should use separate Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections where applicable. Manuscript must include a Data Availability Statement and must also disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
Research Letters may include five references. References must be numbered consecutively in the text by superscript, and the reference list must include a recent BJS article on the topic.
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include one table or figure. Figures must be submitted as separate files and figure legends must be included in the main manuscript file at the end of the text. Alt text descriptions are required for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs and must be placed directly under the relevant figure legend in the main manuscript file.
Observational Studies
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required because any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data must be disclosed there. The cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must contain fewer than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Introduction, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The main text should have separate Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data must also be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References
References in the text must be numbered consecutively by superscript, and references cited only in tables or figures should be numbered in sequence.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be submitted as a separate file, figure legends must be included at the end of the main manuscript file, and each table must be typed on a separate page. Alt text descriptions are required for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs and must appear in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend beginning with 'Alt text:'.
Experimental Papers
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required to disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data. The cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract
A 150-word summary is required for Experimental Papers. The summary must be no longer than 150 words. The summary must be structured. The summary should be structured as what is already known, what is new, and the potential impact on future practice.
Manuscript
Experimental Papers are generally restricted to a maximum of 3500 words. The main text should have separate Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
Experimental Papers may include up to 30 references. References in the text must be numbered consecutively by superscript.
Figures & Tables
Experimental Papers may include a combined total of five figures and tables. Each figure must be submitted as a separate file, and figure legends must be included in the main manuscript file at the end of the text. Alt text descriptions are required for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs and must be included in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend preceded by 'Alt text:'.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or analyze data.
Abstract
Abstract must contain fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Introduction, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Main text should have separate Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, except where not applicable to the article type. Manuscript must include a Data Availability Statement in the paper even if no data are presented or discussed.
References
References must be cited in the text as consecutively numbered superscripts, with items cited only in tables or figures numbered in sequence.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be submitted as a separate file, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript file, and each table must be typed on a separate page. Alt text descriptions are required for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs and must be placed directly under the relevant figure legend in the main manuscript file beginning with 'Alt text:'.
Recent Publications
Primary tumour resection reduces the risk of major local morbidity in de novo stage IV breast cancer: secondary data analysis from the JCOG1017 randomized controlled trial
Makoto Ishitobi, Kiyo Tanaka, Akihiko Shimomura, Takashi Yamanaka, Takahiro Tsukioki, Hiroji Iwata, Fumikata Hara, Tomomi Fujisawa, Keita Sasaki, Riku Kajikawa, Takehiko Sakai, Yasuaki Sagara, Hideo Shigematsu, Yukinori Ozaki, Kazuki Nozawa, Kazuki Sudo, Yoichi Naito, Kaori Terata, Toshiyuki Ishiba, Haruhiko Fukuda, Tadahiko Shien
10.1093/bjs/znag052
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Integrated Biobanking for Translational Research: A Surgical Imperative
Bijan Modarai
10.1093/bjs/znag060
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Rectus sheath catheters versus thoracic epidural analgesia for pain management after open surgery – A systematic review and meta-analysis
Christian D Fankhauser, Stefan Breitenstein, Hans Gelpke, Caveh Madjdpour, Gesine Meili, Leila Sultan-Beyer, Thomas R Wyss, Ernest Kaufmann
10.1093/bjs/znag058
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Chemotherapy followed by pelvic reirradiation versus chemotherapy alone as preoperative treatment for locally recurrent rectal cancer (GRECCAR 15): superiority open-label phase III randomized clinical trial
Quentin Denost, Laurent Ghouti, Jean-Jacques Tuech, Philippe Rouanet, Adeline Germain, Emmanuel Rio, Jean-Luc Faucheron, Mehrdad Jafari, Eddy Cotte, Laurent Mineur, Cécile De Chaisemartin, Jérémie H Lefevre, Aude Merdrignac, Remi Sitta, Eric Frison, Véronique Vendrely
10.1093/bjs/znag061
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Current time to first decision is 17 days for most submissions. 2025 median days from submission to first decision is 13 days. 2025 median days from submission to final decision is 13 days. Median time to online publication is 26 days from acceptance.
Reformat to Bjs-british Journal Of Surgery using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Use of AI must be disclosed in cover letters to editors and in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of manuscripts.
Reformat to Bjs-british Journal Of Surgery using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publishing discounts are available for members of BJS Foundation strategic partners.
Reformat to Bjs-british Journal Of Surgery using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
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Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
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Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Diverticular Disease and Complications
History of Medical Practice
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
Medical History and Innovations
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
Peripheral Artery Disease Management
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
Abdominal Surgery and Complications
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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