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Surgical Clinics of North America

Surgical Clinics of North America is a bimonthly journal that publishes issues devoted to a single topic relevant to surgeons, with articles written by experts in the field. It covers areas including general surgery, alimentary surgery, abdominal surgery, critical care surgery, trauma surgery, endocrine surgery, breast cancer surgery, transplantation, pediatric surgery, and vascular surgery.

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Subject Surgery

Impact Factor 2.8

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Closed

ISSN 0039-6109

eISSN 1558-3171

Invitation Only Yes

Cost Range Optional open access is available; fees are provided at the journal publishing agreement stage.

Submission Instructions

Surgical Clinics of North America is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A one-paragraph synopsis is required. Synopsis must be 100 words or fewer. Synopsis must be unstructured as a single paragraph.

Manuscript Manuscript length should typically be 4000-6000 words, including the title page, key points, text, references, and figure legends but excluding tables, boxes, and figures. Manuscript must follow the specific template provided in the welcome email. Manuscript must include 3-5 key points, 3-8 keywords, an Acknowledgements section, conflict-of-interest disclosures including funding sources, a statement of no disclosures when applicable, and disclosure of any AI or AI-assisted writing use.

References References must use AMA style. References must be cited numerically in the text and ordered numerically.

Figures & Tables Figures must not be embedded in Word documents and must be uploaded as separate files in the Figures tab in EMSS. Figures, tables, boxes, and videos must be numbered consecutively and mentioned in the text, with legends required for every figure and video and titles required for every table and box.

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Recent Publications

Role of Genetics in Gynecologic Malignancies

Corbyn M. Nchako, Kara C. Long, Ying L. Liu, Yukio Sonoda

10.1016/j.suc.2026.03.004

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Forthcoming Issues

10.1016/s0039-6109(26)00056-3

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Copyright

10.1016/s0039-6109(26)00053-8

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10.1016/s0039-6109(26)00055-1

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Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and Surgical Equity

Tracey Dechert, Sheina Theodore

10.1016/s0039-6109(26)00052-6

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Page proof corrections are due within 48 hours. Complimentary online access for corresponding authors is sent approximately two weeks after publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

Submission follows invitation and acceptance through the Electronic Manuscript Submission System, with project-specific manuscript guidelines sent by email.

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What are the publication costs?

Optional open access is available; fees are provided at the journal publishing agreement stage.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Esophageal and GI Pathology Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Hernia repair and management Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverticular Disease and Complications Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Legal case studies and regulations Trauma Management and Diagnosis Abdominal Surgery and Complications Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Peripheral Artery Disease Management