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Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic Oncology is the Society of Gynecologic Oncology's official peer-reviewed journal and publishes high-quality science and educational content across the full continuum of gynecologic cancer care. Its focus includes clinically relevant research on prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship in gynecologic cancers, including clinical trials, radiation and surgical innovation, health outcomes and diversity research, epidemiology, patient-centered quality of life research, and translational research with promise for clinical treatment innovation. The journal publishes original research, invited reviews, editorials, perspectives, correspondence, and SGO communications including abstracts, practice statements, and guidelines.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology

Impact Factor 4.1

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0090-8258

eISSN 1095-6859

Invitation Only No

Cost Range USD 4160 excluding taxes for open access publication

Submission Instructions

Gynecologic Oncology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Paper

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, and emphasize its novelty and broader implications.

Abstract A structured abstract is required for Research Papers. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words in the main body of text, excluding references and figure legends. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, a declarations section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, an acknowledgements section before the references, and supplementary material.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of first appearance in the article.

Figures & Tables Any figures or tables exceeding the allowed article-type limits must be supplied as supplementary material. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.

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Systematic Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and exclude funding information, author declarations, and suggested or opposed reviewers.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.

Manuscript Main body of the manuscript must not exceed 5500 words, excluding references and figure legends. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, a completed declarations tool, a competing interests declaration, and an AI use declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of appearance.

Figures & Tables No specific figure or table count limit is stated, but any excess tables or figures must be supplied as supplementary materials and supplementary material is required. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.

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Meta-Analysis Article

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript main body must not exceed 5500 words, excluding references and figure legends. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Submission must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, 1 to 7 English keywords, a declarations section including any generative AI statement before the references, and required supplementary material.

References References must be cited in the text as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.

Figures & Tables No specific figure or table count limit is stated, but any excess tables or figures must be provided as supplementary material. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited and numbered consecutively in the text, and figures must each be cited, numbered in order, and accompanied by a caption.

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Invited Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and exclude funding information, author declarations, and suggested or opposed reviewers.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone.

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, required highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa, journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA, and web references must include the full URL and access date.

Figures & Tables Any figures or tables exceeding the article-type limits must be provided as supplementary material. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and omit funding information, author declarations, and suggested or opposed reviewers.

Abstract Abstract must not be included.

Manuscript Main body text must not exceed 350 words. Letter should comment directly on work previously published in Gynecologic Oncology. Supplementary material must be included, and a list of keywords must not be included.

References References are limited to a maximum of 4. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order they appear.

Figures & Tables Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and excess tables or figures must be provided as supplementary materials. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.

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Current Trial Reports

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Patients and Methods, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript should contain 500-1500 words in the main body of text. Manuscript must include a Title Page, Introduction, Study Design, Eligibility, Treatment, Study Endpoints, and a Discussion and Conclusion section. Manuscript must include highlights, acknowledge clinical trial registration with the National Clinical Trial number or equivalent reference, and add a Generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.

References Reference list should contain 5-15 references. References must use a numbered style with citations in square brackets in order of appearance. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article, journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and all cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Figures & Tables Manuscript should contain 1-2 figures and/or tables. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited and numbered consecutively in the text, and all artwork must have a caption and be cited and numbered according to appearance.

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Correspondence

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, completion of the declarations tool, and an AI-use declaration in a new section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance, with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.

Figures & Tables Any figures or tables exceeding the allowed article-type limits must be provided as supplementary materials. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be numbered consecutively, cited in the text, and include captions, and all artwork must have captions and be cited in the text.

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Practice Statements

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study aim, main findings, fit with the journal’s scope, and the research’s novelty and broader implications, and it must not include funding information, author declarations, or suggested or opposed reviewers.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone.

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, completion of the declarations tool, and any required generative AI disclosure in a new section before the references list.

References References must use a numbered citation style with numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, all cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa, journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA, and web references must include the full URL and last accessed date.

Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, and any excess tables or figures must be provided as supplementary material. All tables and figures must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must include captions, and all artwork must have a caption.

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Guidelines

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references. Submission must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, 1 to 7 English keywords, completion of the declarations tool, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets in order of appearance. References must be numbered in article order, all cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa, journal names must use LTWA abbreviations, and web references must include the full URL and last accessed date.

Figures & Tables Any figures or tables exceeding the allowed article-type limits must be provided as supplementary material. Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files alongside the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must include captions, and all artwork must have captions.

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Recent Publications

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: 2026 update

Gregg Nelson, Alon D. Altman, Amy Metcalfe, Christina Fotopoulou, Jolyn Taylor, Gretchen Glaser, Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, Amanika Kumar, Larissa A. Meyer, Rebecca Stone, Gabriel Mena, Kevin M. Elias, Steven P. Bisch, Oliver Zivanovic, Ester Miralpeix, Geetu Bhandoria, Ane Gerda Zahl Eriksson, Shannon M. Ruzycki, Pervez Sultan, Khara M. Sauro, Lindsay Blake, Mary E. Brindle, Pedro T. Ramirez, Sean C. Dowdy

10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.05.022

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Preoperative LVSI assessment in early-stage cervical cancer: Can it reliably guide lymph node management?

J.T. Wolswinkel, A.H.P.A. Bekkers, J.S.F. Maurits, R.L.M. Bekkers, M. Simons, A.G. Siebers, P.L.M. Zusterzeel, M.L.G. Ten Eikelder

10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.05.025

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Corrigendum to ‘Endometriosis and ovarian cancer risk’ [Gynecologic Oncology 209C (2026) 88–98]

Giorgio Bogani, Kathleen N. Moore, Isabelle Ray-Coquard, Marcello Ceccaroni, Robert L. Coleman, Christina Fotopoulou, Mohamed Mabrouk, Hugh S. Taylor, Horace Roman, Filippo A. Ferrari, Shailesh Puntambekar, Mario Malzoni, Gaby N. Moawad, Mauricio S. Abrão, Fernanda Herrera, Valentina Chiappa, Giuseppe Vizzielli, Francesco Raspagliesi, Ainhoa Madariaga, Brian M. Slomovitz, Frédéric Amant, Bradley J. Monk, Judith R. Kroep

10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.05.029

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Clinical relevance of transcriptome profiling for assessing prognosis, platinum insensitivity, and precision therapeutics in endometrial cancer

Jesus Gonzalez-Bosquet, Maryam Shahi, Siddhartha Yadav, Nisha Kanwar, Amanda L. Tapia, Michaela E. McGree, Sean C. Dowdy, Fergus J. Couch, Kevin C. Halling, S. John Weroha, Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez, Karl C. Podratz

10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.05.021

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Stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligorecurrent granulosa cell tumours

Tuana Haznedar, Stefano Durante, Roberta Lazzari, Giulia Corrao, Sabrina Clobiaco, Giuseppe Caruso, Nicoletta Colombo, Barbara Alicja Jereczek-Fossa

10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.05.023

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

8 days submission to first decision; 34 days submission to decision after review; 73 days submission to acceptance; 10 days acceptance to online publication

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with submission. It should be short, focused, explain the study's aim and main findings, show fit with the journal's aims and scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge an invitation if applicable. It should not include funding information, author declarations, or suggested or opposed reviewers.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access Article Publishing Charge: USD 4160 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Uterine Myomas and Treatments Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies PARP inhibition in cancer therapy Gynecological conditions and treatments BRCA gene mutations in cancer Endometriosis Research and Treatment Cancer Risks and Factors Reproductive Biology and Fertility Cancer survivorship and care Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Estrogen and related hormone effects Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Human auditory perception and evaluation Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers

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