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Surgery

Surgery is an international journal focused on clinically practical and innovative educational content that advances surgical science and patient care, and it publishes original research papers.

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Subject Surgery

Impact Factor 2.7

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0039-6060

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3980 excluding taxes for all open access articles.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a separate file. The cover letter must state the manuscript category, disclose conflicts of interest and outside or industry support, and confirm that all authors approved the final manuscript and fulfill COPE authorship requirements.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words.

Manuscript Main text must be less than 3500 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must include a two-sentence article summary of less than 60 words, 1 to 7 English keywords, a COI/Disclosures statement before the references, and an AI-use declaration before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References No more than 50 references are allowed. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text with superscript numbers and listed in the reference list in order of first mention.

Figures & Tables No more than seven figures and tables combined are allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be provided as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions or legends.

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Clinical Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter is required as a separate file. Cover letter must state the manuscript category, disclose conflicts of interest and outside or industry support, and confirm that all authors approved the final manuscript and fulfill COPE authorship requirements.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words.

Manuscript Manuscript text must be less than 3500 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, and references. Manuscript must include a two-sentence article summary of less than 60 words, 1 to 7 English keywords, a COI/Disclosures statement before the references, a funding declaration, and an AI-use declaration before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text by superscript numbers and listed in the reference list in order of first mention.

Figures & Tables Tables must be included as editable text, while figures and other graphical items must be uploaded as separate files. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions or legends, with figure legends placed at the end of the references section and AI-generated or AI-altered images prohibited unless reproducibly described as part of the methods.

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Insights Into Global Surgery

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a separate file. The cover letter must state the manuscript category, include conflicts of interest and outside support disclosures, and confirm that all authors have seen and approved the final manuscript.

Abstract Abstract must not be included.

Manuscript Manuscript must be 750 words or less. A two-sentence article summary of less than 60 words, 1 to 7 English keywords, a COI/Disclosures statement before the references, and an AI-use declaration before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation must be included.

References No more than 10 references may be included. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text with superscript numbers and listed in the reference list in order of first mention.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 figure may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends must appear at the end of the references section of the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and both figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.

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Research Letters

Abstract Abstract is not required because Research Letters cannot have an abstract.

Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 1000 words. The manuscript must include a two-sentence article summary under 60 words, 1 to 7 English keywords, a COI/Disclosures statement before the references, and an AI-use declaration before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References Research Letters may include a maximum of 5 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the text and listed in numbered order of first mention, including only works cited in the text.

Figures & Tables Research Letters may contain a total of no more than 2 tables or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and include captions, with figure legends placed at the end of the references section.

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Letters To The Editor

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 500 words. Letters to the Editor must respond to previously published articles in Surgery. A COI/Disclosures statement must appear at the end of the manuscript immediately before the references, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared there.

References Letters to the Editor may include up to 5 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text with superscript numbers and listed in numerical order of first mention.

Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may not include any figures or tables.

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Recent Publications

Toupet fundoplication versus fundopexy: Outcomes and need for postoperative dilation for dysphagia

Ethan Bui, Nikhil Erabelli, Clarissa Hoffman, Mack Anderton, Jared McDonald, Farzaneh Banki

10.1016/j.surg.2026.110237

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Unequal paths to care: How region, rurality, and deprivation determine transport to verified trauma centers among the critically injured

Amani Sampson, Edward Helderop, Tokoya Williams, Dustin T. Duncan, Charles DiMaggio, N Clay Mann, Nina E. Glass, Joanelle Bailey, Ziad Sifri, Jakka Sairamesh, Ran Wei, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Cherisse Berry

10.1016/j.surg.2026.110232

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Survival outcomes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in hormone receptor–positive breast cancer patients with nodal metastases: A National Cancer Database analysis

Siavash Bolourani, Brian Diskin, Nicketti Handy, Crystal Fancher, Janie Grumley

10.1016/j.surg.2026.110236

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Using sensitivity analysis to evaluate the fracture benefit of parathyroidectomy

Benjamin A.Y. Cher, Qinyun Lin, Elisa Marten, Melissa Thornton, Alexander Chiu, Dawn Elfenbein, Simon Holoubek, Kristin Long, David F. Schneider, Rebecca S. Sippel, Kyaw Soe, Kenneth A. Frank, Courtney J. Balentine

10.1016/j.surg.2026.110222

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Defining textbook outcome for distal pancreatectomy by systematic review. Is it clinically relevant?

Julie B. Siegel, Rachel Von Ebers, Prejesh Philips, Michael E. Egger, Charles R. Scoggins, Robert C.G. Martin

10.1016/j.surg.2026.110202

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 11 days from submission to first decision; median 32 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is mandatory and must be submitted as a separate file. It must state the manuscript category, confirm the work has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere, disclose conflicts of interest, list outside support, and attest that all authors approved the final manuscript and fulfill COPE authorship requirements.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access options are available for this journal.

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Research Topics

Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Surgical Simulation and Training Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Human auditory perception and evaluation Hernia repair and management Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Educational Robotics and Engineering Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Diversity and Career in Medicine Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Liver Disease and Transplantation Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

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