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Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international

Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International (HBPD INT) is a peer-reviewed journal owned by the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China and published by Elsevier B.V. It publishes original papers, reviews, and editorials on clinical practice and research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, covering medical, surgical, radiological, pathological, biochemical, physiological, histological, basic science, and experimental aspects.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor 4.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1499-3872
eISSN 2352-9377
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Color figures appear in color online at no additional charge; charges for color reproduction in print are provided after acceptance. Gold open access articles are available under a license agreement.

Submission Instructions

Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Papers

Cover Letter A cover letter is required in the form of a letter of copyright transfer signed by all authors. The cover letter must be a copyright transfer letter signed by all authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The main text should be divided under headings and for many papers follow the sequence Introduction, Methods (Materials or Patients), Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include keywords with a maximum of 6, a competing interests statement, and any generative AI declaration in a new section before the references list.
References References must use numbered citations in square brackets and be listed in numerical order, consistent with Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of appearance, journal names abbreviated according to Index Medicus, and list up to 6 authors or editors before adding et al.
Figures & Tables Tables, figures, captions, and the list of references should appear properly in the text, while each illustration must also be submitted as a separate file with captions provided separately. Each table must have a short descriptive heading, figures must be numbered according to their sequence in the text, and all symbols and abbreviations in figures must be explained in the caption.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review Articles should be systematic, critical assessments of the literature and data sources on clinical topics that emphasize cause, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, or prevention and must describe the selection process in the article. The manuscript must include keywords and provide information for all reviewed articles and data sources on the specific type of study or analysis, population, intervention, exposure, and tests or outcomes, and any generative AI use declaration must appear in a section before the references.
References References must be cited by number in the text and listed in numerical order, consistent with a Vancouver-style system. List up to 6 authors or editors for each reference and, if there are more than 6, give the first 6 followed by et al., with journal names abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions provided separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. Figures must be numbered in the order cited and include captions explaining symbols and abbreviations, and tables must be numbered consecutively with notes placed below the table body.
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Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters on recently published articles must not exceed 400 words, while letters of general interest not linked to published journal items may be up to 1500 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections with hierarchical subsection numbering where applicable. Up to 6 keywords must be provided, and any declaration of generative AI use must appear in a new section before the references list.
References Letters must include no more than 10 references. References must be cited by number in the text and listed in numerical order, with journal names abbreviated according to Index Medicus and up to 6 authors listed before using et al.
Figures & Tables Letters may include no more than two tables or figures. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, captions to illustrations must be provided separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures must be numbered in sequence with captions explaining symbols and abbreviations, and tables must be numbered consecutively with notes placed below the table body.
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Recent Publications

Liver xenotransplantation: Progress, mechanistic barriers and strategies for clinical translation

Yuan-Yi Mang, Muhammad Ameen Jamal, Yu-Jie Liu, Jia-Jun Bi, Rong-Jia Xu, Kai-Xiang Xu, Yong-Kun Lu, Jiang-Hua Ran, Hong-Jiang Wei

10.1016/j.hbpd.2026.04.009
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Conversion therapy with arterial reconstruction: Redefining the resect-ability of locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Fang-Fei Wang, Lin Zhou, Xiao-Di Dai, Qi-Peng Liu, Bing Pan, Ren Lang, Qiang He, Shao-Cheng Lyu

10.1016/j.hbpd.2026.05.001
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Hemobilia secondary to ruptured cystic artery pseudoaneurysm: A complication of a retained biliary stent

Robert S O’Neill, Christina Lee, Kevin Jia, Christine Verdon, Cynthuja Thilakanathan, Ian Turner

10.1016/j.hbpd.2026.05.002
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The outcomes of surgical resection versus ablation of liver metastases from neuroendocrine tumors: A systematic review

Clement Yong Jing Cheng, Nur Shawky, Joachim Ho, Parth Tagdiwala, Rohaan Shahzad, Panagis Lykoudis

10.1016/j.hbpd.2026.05.004
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Irreversible electroporation is superior to resection for locally advanced pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Chao-Bin He, Rui-Qi Wang, Yuan-Xia Han, Ling-Min Jiang, Pu Xi, Ze-Hui Yao, Qi Zhu, Shao-Pu Lian, Sheng-Ping Li

10.1016/j.hbpd.2026.05.003
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Frequently asked questions

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Is a cover letter required?

A letter of copyright transfer signed by all named authors is required. Each submission also requires supporting documents including informed consent and ethics approval where applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Gold open access articles are available. Color figures are published in color online at no additional charge; print color charges are communicated after acceptance.

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Research Topics

Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Liver Disease and Transplantation Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Liver physiology and pathology Human auditory perception and evaluation Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Educational Robotics and Engineering Liver Diseases and Immunity Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies Hepatitis B Virus Studies Hepatitis C virus research Esophageal and GI Pathology Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Organ Donation and Transplantation MicroRNA in disease regulation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

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