Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes submissions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

• General Surgery and Specialty-Specific Surgery  
Including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, endocrine, breast, vascular, thoracic, pediatric, plastic, and reconstructive surgery.

• Surgical Oncology  
Research on cancer surgery, multidisciplinary oncologic care, and outcome-based surgical oncology.

• Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgery  
Innovations, techniques, outcomes, and training related to advanced surgical technologies.

• Trauma and Emergency Surgery  
Acute care surgery, trauma systems, emergency operative management, and critical decision-making.

• Perioperative and Critical Care  
Optimization of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery, including anesthesia and intensive care considerations.

• Surgical Anatomy and Operative Techniques  
Anatomical studies, technical refinements, and procedural standardization relevant to surgical practice.

• Surgical Education and Training  
Curriculum development, simulation, competency-based education, and assessment of surgical training programs.

• Translational and Clinical Surgical Research  
Studies bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application in surgery.

• Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Outcomes Research  
Healthcare delivery, surgical outcomes, quality metrics, and system-based improvements.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and submissions that demonstrate methodological rigor, clinical relevance, and ethical integrity.