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Launch of JESS – A New Multidisciplinary Surgical Journal

Launch of JESS – A New Multidisciplinary Surgical Journal

2026-04-03

The European Society of Surgery (ESS), founded nearly 30 years ago, was created to connect surgical communities and promote knowledge exchange. In 2026, ESS launched JESS, a multidisciplinary surgical journal, to continue this mission globally. Despite challenges, the society remains committed to advancing accessible medical knowledge and invites surgeons worldwide to contribute.

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): EDITORIAL ARTICLE

The European Society of Surgery (ESS) was established almost thirty years ago, in the 20th century. In the same year, Great Britain transferred sovereignty of Hong Kong to China, European Union consisted of 15 countries, the first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was released.

Luc Arthur Michel our first General Secretary wrote « that our goal was to build bridges between surgical communities in Europe and beyond, and to enable the exchange of surgical knowledge. 

Time passed, some other international surgical societies vanished, but our society remained. This is thanks to the enthusiastic and hard-working members who have been supporting the Society in many ways. In 2026, we decided to open a new scientific journal, which will publish papers from all surgical disciplines. We hope that JESS will serve for many years as a source of knowledge for medical community.

The initiative came early on in 2026 from the ESS President Dr. Vinod K. Singhal and our members from Dubai.  Abruptly, a new war came making the future more obscure. 

Even in these difficult times, as after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the ESS goal is to continue facilitating the exchange of ideas and expertises. Medicine, medical knowledge and research should help people and should be accesible for all who need it. 

This is why we do invite all surgeons to join the ESS members by publishing their opinions and scientific achievements in the JESS.

Editor in Chief
Antoni M. Szczepanik MD. PhD FEBS

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Published: 2026-04-01
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Journal of the European Society of Surgery (JESS)

Official Journal of the European Society of Surgery (ESS)

Advancing Surgical Science. Elevating Clinical Practice.

The Journal of the European Society of Surgery (JESS) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality surgical research, innovation, and clinical scholarship.

Published under the academic leadership of the European Society of Surgery (ESS). JESS serves as an international platform connecting surgeons, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders committed to advancing surgical excellence.

Why JESS?

  • Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review
  • Immediate Open Access Publication
  • DOI Assigned to Every Article
  • Google Scholar Indexing
  • Publication Certificate with CPD Points
  • Quarterly Publication
  • Transparent Editorial Standards

JESS prioritizes scientific integrity, originality, and clinical relevance.

Scope

JESS publishes across all major surgical disciplines, including:

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery | Trauma & Emergency Surgery | Gastrointestinal Surgery | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Transplant Surgery | Surgical Education | Translational Research | Outcomes & Quality Improvement.

Editorial Integrity

All submissions undergo:

  • Initial Editorial Screening
  • Plagiarism & Originality Verification
  • Independent Double-Blind Peer Review
  • Academic Board Evaluation

Manuscripts are assessed solely on scientific merit and relevance.

Publication Model

JESS is published Quarterly:

  • January–March
  • April–June
  • July–September
  • October–December

All articles are permanently accessible under a Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) license.

Submit Your Research

We welcome:

  • Original Research
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports & Case Series
  • Technical Notes
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor

Building a Trusted Platform for Surgical Scholarship

JESS represents a new standard in surgical publishing — structured, ethical, globally visible, and academically robust.