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World Journal Of Emergency Surgery

World Journal of Emergency Surgery is an open access, peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of clinical and basic research related to traumatic and non-traumatic emergency surgery and allied subjects. Areas of interest include emergency surgery, acute care surgery, trauma surgery, intensive care, trauma management, and resuscitation. It is the official publication of the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES).

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Subject Emergency Medicine , Surgery
Impact Factor 5.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1749-7922
eISSN 1749-7922
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £2990 / $3990 / €3290 APC

Submission Instructions

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

Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should briefly explain the context and importance of the work and why it is suitable for the journal.
Title Page Provide a title that includes the study design when appropriate; list full names and institutional addresses for all authors; and identify the corresponding author. Collaboration groups may be named as authors, with individual members listed in the Acknowledgements for indexing. LLMs cannot be authors; any use of LLMs should be disclosed in the Methods.
Abstract An abstract of up to 350 words is required and must be structured as Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Trial registration (if applicable). Minimize abbreviations, avoid references, follow CONSORT for RCT abstracts, and include registry number/date or note 'retrospectively registered' if not registered prospectively.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript with the following sections: Background; Methods (aim/design/setting; participants or materials; interventions/comparisons; generic drug names with proprietary names in parentheses; statistical analysis with power calculation if appropriate); Results; Discussion; Conclusions; and a List of abbreviations.
Reference Format Follow the journal’s reference style. Web links and URLs should be numbered and listed in the references with full site title, URL, and access date; unpublished data should be cited in text only.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in correct orientation and in the order cited; provide figure titles (max 15 words) and legends (max 300 words) within the main manuscript.
Tables Place short tables within the manuscript near first mention; longer tables may be placed at the end of the document. Very large or wide tables may be provided as additional files.
Additional Documents Include an ‘Availability of data and materials’ section. Additional files (up to 20 MB each) may be submitted for datasets or other materials; list file name, format, title, and description. Permissions are required for any previously published figures/tables.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should briefly explain the context and importance of the work and why it is suitable for the journal.
Title Page Include a title that reflects the study design when appropriate, list full author names and institutional addresses, identify the corresponding author, and follow collaboration group authorship instructions (group name as author; list individual members in Acknowledgements if desired).
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of no more than 350 words with Background, main body, and a short Conclusion; avoid citations and minimize abbreviations.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript with these sections: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Background, Main text (with optional subsections), Conclusions, List of abbreviations, and Declarations.
Reference Format Follow the journal’s reference style. Web links and URLs should be numbered and listed in the references with full site title, URL, and access date; unpublished data should be cited in text only.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in correct orientation and in the order cited; provide figure titles (max 15 words) and legends (max 300 words) within the main manuscript.
Tables Place short tables within the manuscript near first mention; longer tables may be placed at the end of the document. Very large or wide tables may be provided as additional files.
Additional Documents Include an ‘Availability of data and materials’ section. Additional files (up to 20 MB each) may be submitted for datasets or other materials; list file name, format, title, and description. Permissions are required for any previously published figures/tables.
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Study Protocol

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should briefly explain the context and importance of the work and why it is suitable for the journal.
Title Page Provide a title page that includes a clear, descriptive title indicating the study design when appropriate; full names and institutional addresses for all authors; and the corresponding author’s details. If a collaboration group is listed as an author, include the Group name as an author and list individual members in the Acknowledgements as instructed.
Abstract A structured abstract of no more than 350 words is required with the following sections: Background, Methods, Discussion, and Trial registration. Avoid abbreviations and do not include references; include the trial registration number and date as the last line, noting if retrospectively registered.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript with these sections: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Background, Methods/Design, Discussion, List of abbreviations, and Declarations. Methods/Design should fully describe design, participants/materials, interventions/comparisons, and planned analyses (include power calculation if appropriate).
Reference Format Follow the journal’s reference style. Web links and URLs should be numbered and listed in the references with full site title, URL, and access date; unpublished data should be cited in text only.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in correct orientation and in the order cited; provide figure titles (max 15 words) and legends (max 300 words) within the main manuscript.
Tables Place short tables within the manuscript near first mention; longer tables may be placed at the end of the document. Very large or wide tables may be provided as additional files.
Additional Documents Include an ‘Availability of data and materials’ section. Additional files (up to 20 MB each) may be submitted for datasets or other materials; list file name, format, title, and description. Permissions are required for any previously published figures/tables.
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Methodology

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should briefly explain the context and importance of the work and why it is suitable for the journal.
Title Page Include a title indicating the study design when appropriate; list full names and institutional addresses for all authors; identify the corresponding author. If using a collaboration group, list the Group as an author and include individual member names in the Acknowledgements to enable indexing.
Abstract An abstract of up to 350 words is required. It should be structured with Background, Results, and Conclusions sections, avoid references, and minimize abbreviations.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript with the following headings: Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and (if applicable) List of Abbreviations.
Reference Format Follow the journal’s reference style. Web links and URLs should be numbered and listed in the references with full site title, URL, and access date; unpublished data should be cited in text only.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in correct orientation and in the order cited; provide figure titles (max 15 words) and legends (max 300 words) within the main manuscript.
Tables Place short tables within the manuscript near first mention; longer tables may be placed at the end of the document. Very large or wide tables may be provided as additional files.
Additional Documents Include an ‘Availability of data and materials’ section. Additional files (up to 20 MB each) may be submitted for datasets or other materials; list file name, format, title, and description. Permissions are required for any previously published figures/tables.
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Comment

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should briefly explain the context and importance of the work and why it is suitable for the journal.
Title Page Include a title that reflects the content (and study design if applicable), full author names with institutional addresses, and the corresponding author’s contact information. If a collaboration group is an author, list the group name as an author and place individual member names in the Acknowledgements for indexing.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of no more than 350 words with sections for Background, Main body, and Conclusions. Avoid references and minimize abbreviations.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript with the following sections: Background, Main text (optionally with subsections), and Conclusions. Also include Keywords and a List of abbreviations as specified.
Reference Format Follow the journal’s reference style. Web links and URLs should be numbered and listed in the references with full site title, URL, and access date; unpublished data should be cited in text only.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in correct orientation and in the order cited; provide figure titles (max 15 words) and legends (max 300 words) within the main manuscript.
Tables Place short tables within the manuscript near first mention; longer tables may be placed at the end of the document. Very large or wide tables may be provided as additional files.
Additional Documents Include an ‘Availability of data and materials’ section. Additional files (up to 20 MB each) may be submitted for datasets or other materials; list file name, format, title, and description. Permissions are required for any previously published figures/tables.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should briefly explain the context and importance of the work and why it is suitable for the journal.
Title Page The title page should present a clear title including the study design if appropriate, list full author names and institutional addresses, and indicate the corresponding author. Collaboration groups may be listed as an author, with individual member names provided in the Acknowledgements if desired; LLMs cannot be authors and any use should be documented within the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract of up to 250 words is required. Minimize abbreviations, do not include citations, and briefly summarize the aim, findings, or purpose of the article.
Main Manuscript Headings The main text may be organized with short, informative subheadings. Include a List of abbreviations and a Declarations section with the required subheadings (ethics approval and consent to participate; consent for publication; availability of data and materials; competing interests; funding; authors’ contributions; acknowledgements; and optional authors’ information).
Reference Format Follow the journal’s reference style. Web links and URLs should be numbered and listed in the references with full site title, URL, and access date; unpublished data should be cited in text only.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in correct orientation and in the order cited; provide figure titles (max 15 words) and legends (max 300 words) within the main manuscript.
Tables Place short tables within the manuscript near first mention; longer tables may be placed at the end of the document. Very large or wide tables may be provided as additional files.
Additional Documents Include an ‘Availability of data and materials’ section. Additional files (up to 20 MB each) may be submitted for datasets or other materials; list file name, format, title, and description. Permissions are required for any previously published figures/tables.
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Recent Publications

Role of prophylactic mesh in emergency midline laparotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Abdel-Fattah Kalmoush, Mohamed Gamal Mohamed, Ezzeldin Ahmed Abdelaty, Abdulrahman Faisal Ziada, Waleed Abdelrhman Kotb, Mohamed Mostafa Eisa, Hamdi Elbelkasi, Richard Peter ten Broek, Edward C.T.H. Tan, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick

10.1186/s13017-026-00697-9
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A description of patient experience after undergoing an emergency laparotomy

Struan Ambrose, Louise Silva, Rachel John–Charles, Hwei Ng, Hannah Javanmard-Emamghissi, Sarah Abbas Mohammed, Rashid Murtaza, Alina Dietrich, Maggie Clark, Simon Baker, Victoria Redfern, Gillian Tierney, Susan Moug, Julie Cornish

10.1186/s13017-026-00686-y
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Polymeric clips versus staplers for appendiceal stump closure in laparoscopic appendectomy: a retrospective observational study

Şebnem Çimen, Kemal Berkay Tekin, Ahmet Kamburoğlu, Burak Uçaner

10.1186/s13017-026-00698-8
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Letter to the Editor Coccolini F, Cremonini C, Moore EE, Civil I, Balogh Z, Leppaniemi A, Horer T, Reva V, Ball C, Kirkpatrick AW, Colli A. Thoracic trauma WSES-AAST guidelines. World Journal of Emergency Surgery. 2025 Oct 15;20(1):78

Yasir Musa Kesgin

10.1186/s13017-026-00692-0
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Re: Timing of planned reoperation after damage control surgery in patients with trauma—confounding by indication, physiological readiness, and the limits of clock-based thresholds

Vukosi Baloyi, Emmanuel Ndaba

10.1186/s13017-026-00687-x
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Frequently asked questions

Is World Journal Of Emergency Surgery open access?

Yes, World Journal Of Emergency Surgery is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

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What is the impact factor of World Journal Of Emergency Surgery?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for World Journal Of Emergency Surgery is 5.8. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for World Journal Of Emergency Surgery?

Median submission to first editorial decision is 3 days, and median submission to acceptance is 50 days.

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Does World Journal Of Emergency Surgery require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript should be published in World Journal of Emergency Surgery, address any policy-related issues, declare any potential competing interests, confirm that all authors have approved the submission, and confirm the work has not been published or submitted elsewhere. If applicable, include the name of the special issue the manuscript targets.

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How much does it cost to publish in World Journal Of Emergency Surgery?

This is a fully open access journal that charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of £2990.00 / $3990.00 / €3290.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. The applicable APC is determined by the date of acceptance. Springer Nature offers institutional open access agreements that may cover APCs, and provides funding and support resources for authors. APC waivers and discounts are available for corresponding authors based in the world’s lowest income countries, and discretionary waivers or discounts may be considered in cases of financial need if requested at the time of submission (requests during review or after acceptance are not considered).

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Research Topics

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Abdominal Surgery and Complications

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