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Journal Of Pediatric Surgery

Journal of Pediatric Surgery is the official journal of the Section on Surgery of the American Academy of Pediatrics, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association, Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, and International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. Its mission is to provide current clinical and scientific knowledge and evidence in pediatric surgery and to improve the surgical care of infants and children through advances in physiology, pathology, and attention to the unique physical and non-physical needs of young patients.

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Subject Pediatrics, Surgery
Impact Factor 2.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3468
eISSN 1531-5037
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article publishing charge applies for open access articles; pricing is determined through the journal's open access options.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research Articles. The abstract must be 250 words or less. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript should not exceed 5,000 words of text. The manuscript should be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI-use declaration section placed at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References The manuscript should not exceed 50 references. References must be cited using numbered square brackets in the text. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article, and journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are limited to a combined total of 6. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Randomized Clinical Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract must clearly identify the study as a randomized clinical trial.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings, and the title must clearly identify the study as a randomized clinical trial. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted separately, and an AI-use declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered according to appearance, and provided with captions.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or less. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript text should not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Provide 1 to 7 keywords in English, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, complete the declarations tool, and include any generative AI declaration in a new section before the references list.
References References should not exceed 75. Citations must use numbered references in square brackets. 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 any reference cited in the abstract must be given in full.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are limited to a combined total of 6. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Systematic Reviews. The abstract must be 250 words or less. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript should not exceed 4,000 words of text. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References The reference list should not exceed 75 references. References must be cited using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are limited to a combined total of 6. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while table placement is not explicitly stated. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and include captions.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Meta-Analyses. Abstract must be 250 words or less. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript text should not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of up to 85 characters each submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References should not exceed 75. References must use numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article, and journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are limited to a combined total of 6. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and captions are required for both tables and figures.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. The abstract should use appropriate headings to provide context or background, purpose, principal results, and major conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript text should not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI-use declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References should not exceed 75. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are limited to a combined total of 6. Tables must be submitted as editable text, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript should be no longer than 1500 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Highlights must be provided at submission, 1 to 7 keywords in English must be included, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references if applicable.
References References may include up to 5 sources. References must be cited using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 figure or table may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered according to appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Recent Publications

Outcomes of Pediatric Median Arcuate Ligament Release: A Single-Center Experience

Alex I. Halpern, Chad E. Byrd, Mark L. Kovler, Tali Newman, Mikael Petrosyan, Timothy D. Kane

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163164
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Staged Controlled Bowel Expansion Prior to Serial Transverse Enteroplasty in Preterm Neonates with Short Bowel Syndrome: A Safe and Feasible Strategy to Enable Intestinal Reconstruction

Saleem Mammoo, Noora Alshahwani, Maraeh Angela Mancha, Mansour Ali, Hassan Baghazal, Guy Brisseau, Basem Khalil

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163172
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Opioid Prescribing Practices at Discharge Across Common Pediatric Surgery Procedures

Anna M. Lin, Lindsey Asti, Brenna Rachwal, Peter C. Minneci

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163153
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Subclavian approach without ultrasound guidance is safe and effective for pediatric central venous access

Lauren Mayon, Yi-Ju Chiang, Alexander Lee, Kumail Mahesri, Kuojen Tsao, Allison L. Speer, Kevin P. Lally, Mary T. Austin

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163138
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Intraluminal Bougienage-Based Elongation for Native-Preserving Salvage in Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia

Shuangshuang Li, Jinghua Jiao, Kaiyun Hua, Chuanping Xie, Yong Zhao, Junmin Liao, Dingding Wang, Yichao Gu, Zonghan Li, Jinshi Huang

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163146
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 6 days from submission to first decision and 6 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article publishing charge applies for open access articles; pricing is determined through the journal's open access options.

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Research Topics

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders Urological Disorders and Treatments Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies Esophageal and GI Pathology Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery Tracheal and airway disorders Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Hernia repair and management Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Testicular diseases and treatments Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Infant Nutrition and Health Pelvic floor disorders treatments Congenital Heart Disease Studies Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies

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