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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

The Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (JOGS) is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal focused on the latest developments in gastrointestinal surgery. Published twelve times per year, it includes original research publications, short research communications, subject reviews, gastrointestinal images, video surgical descriptions, letters to the editor, and other material relevant to surgery of the digestive tract. It is the official publication of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Surgery
Impact Factor 2.4
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1091-255X
eISSN 1873-4626
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Supports open access; open access options are available.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings Background or Purpose, Methods, Results, and Discussion or Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words including the abstract, text, figures and table legends, and references. Body of the manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 key words at the bottom of the abstract and a declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process at the end of the manuscript before the references if such tools were used.
References References must be cited in order of appearance using Arabic numbers in square brackets, and journal abbreviations must conform to Cumulated Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear after the references, figure legends must be included in the manuscript file after the references, figures must appear after the figure legends, and figures must be uploaded separately. A graphical abstract is optional for initial submission of Original Articles but mandatory for revisions and must be submitted as a separate file named 'Graphical Abstract'.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings Background or Purpose, Methods, Results, and Discussion or Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words. Manuscript body must be organized as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 key words at the bottom of the abstract and a declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References Review Articles should typically have a maximum of 100 references. References must be cited using numbered citations in square brackets in order of appearance, consistent with Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of appearance, use Arabic numerals in square brackets for in-text citations, and journal abbreviations must conform to Cumulated Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear after the references, figure legends must be included in the manuscript file after the references, and figures must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order.
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Research Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 600 words including body text and figure or table legends. Manuscript must include a title page. A declaration under the heading 'Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' must be included before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References References are limited to no more than 6. References must be cited in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numbers in square brackets.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures or tables may be included. Figure legends must be included in the manuscript file after the references, and figures must be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor submissions should not exceed 750 words. A declaration under the heading 'Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' must be included before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References References must be complete and cited in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numbers in square brackets.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear after the references with figure legends included in the manuscript file after the references, and figures must appear after the figure legends and be uploaded separately.
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Recent Publications

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: a contemporary review of diagnosis and surgical management

Martinez Santos Maria, Farooqui Anoosh, Osman Houssam, Kong Joshua, Logarajah Shankar, Jomy Anish, Jeyarajah D. Rohan

10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102506
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Neoadjuvant therapy linked to higher mortality in early esophageal adenocarcinoma: a national cohort study

Evelyn Alexander, Ahmed Elkamel, Mazin Abdalgadir, Serena Persaud, Shamele Battan-Wraith, Gongzheng Yao, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Jonathan Rice, Praveen Sridhar, Stephanie G. Worrell

10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102503
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Cancer risk of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for obesity: comparison with bariatric surgery and other weight-loss drugs

Elio R. Bitar, Karim Besir, Kaelyn C. Cummins, Olivia Sears, Mohamad El Moheb, Kellyn McKee, Samantha M. Ruff, Dirk J. van der Windt, Allan Tsung

10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102497
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The Paradox of Post-Hepatectomy Hypophosphatemia: Adverse Prognostic Signal or Expected Regenerative Response?

Anneliese N. Hierl, Laura Prakash, Elsa M. Arvide, Timothy E. Newhook, Hop S. Tran Cao, Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, Ching-Wei Tzeng

10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102565
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What is the Prognostic Significance of Positive Lymph Nodes at the Circumferential Resection Margin in Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review

Ellen Groundwater, Christopher Ray, Harikrishnan Nair, David G Watt

10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102569
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 5 days from submission to first decision.

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What are the publication costs?

Supports open access; open access options are available.

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Research Topics

Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Liver Disease and Transplantation Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Diverticular Disease and Complications Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

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