Surgery - Journals

Annals of Surgery, the world’s highest cited surgery journal, is an international source for information on significant contributions to the advancement of surgical science and practice. Surgeons look to Annals​ first for innovations in practice and technique. Special aspects of the journal include featured articles of major importance to the field with accompanying laser-focused editorials; stimulating Surgical Perspective articles providing opinions on key issues facing all surgeons; and the very best of current surgical science represented by randomized prospective trials, meta-analyses, original articles, and essential review articles.

For more than fifty years, DC&R has been the journal of choice for the transfer and acquisition of medical and surgical knowledge and information in this highly specialized discipline. Given changes in the array of diagnostic tools and in the quality of medical and surgical management options and protocols, general surgeons, colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, surgical oncologists and oncologists worldwide have come to rely upon DC&R online and its monthly print edition for cutting edge information. Very simply, the journal is the single most authoritative resource for physicians involved in all aspects of colorectal care who wish to stay apprised of medical and surgical advances.

JAMA Surgery, which began publication in 1920, is an international peer-reviewed journal. JAMA Surgery is the official publication of the Association of VA Surgeons, the Pacific Coast Surgical Association, and the Surgical Outcomes Club and is a member of the JAMA Network, a consortium of peer-reviewed, general medical and specialty publications.

Journal of Vascular Surgery aims to be the premier international journal of medical, endovascular, and surgical care of vascular diseases. It aims to improve the management of patients with vascular disorders by publishing relevant papers focusing on investigation, management and prevention of aortic, cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial diseases, vascular access, trauma and malformations. The journal reports important medical advances, test new hypotheses, and address current controversies. To achieve this goal, the Journal will publish original clinical studies, as well as papers that comment on the social, economic, ethical, legal, and political factors which relate to these aims. As the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Journal will publish, after peer review, selected papers presented at the annual meeting of this organization, as well as original articles of affiliated vascular societies, and by members and non-members.

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is recognized as the world’s leading medical journal and website. Published continuously for over 200 years, NEJM delivers high-quality, peer-reviewed research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators, researchers, and the global medical community. Our mission is to publish the best research and information at the intersection of biomedical science and clinical practice and to present this information in understandable, clinically useful formats that inform health care practice and improve patient outcomes.

The journal Surgery is a premier, international source of clinically practical, and innovative educational content which advances surgical science and patient care. It publishes original research papers, special topic series, editorials, and invited commentaries. The scope of the journal is broad, and includes: Colorectal, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Hepatopancreatobiliary, Oncology, Transplantation, Trauma, and Vascular surgery.

The Official Journal of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD), The Official Journal of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), is an international journal devoted to the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts of the highest quality with objective data regarding techniques for the treatment of severe obesity. Articles document the effects of surgically induced weight loss on obesity physiological, psychiatric and social co-morbidities.

The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ) is the premier peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, international journal dedicated to current research on etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in all areas pertaining to craniofacial anomalies. CPCJ reports on basic science and clinical research aimed at better elucidating the pathogenesis, pathology, and optimal methods of treatment of cleft and craniofacial anomalies. The journal strives to foster communication and cooperation among professionals from all specialties.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery serves as a forum of communication for all those involved in craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. Coverage ranges from practical aspects of craniofacial surgery to the basic science that underlies surgical practice. The journal publishes original articles, scientific reviews, editorials and invited commentary, abstracts and selected articles from international journals, and occasional international bibliographies in craniofacial surgery.

JPRAS An International Journal of Surgical Reconstruction is one of the world's leading international journals, covering all the reconstructive and aesthetic aspects of plastic surgery. The journal presents the latest surgical procedures with audit and outcome studies of new and established techniques in plastic surgery including: cleft lip and palate and other heads and neck surgery, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, burns, skin cancer, breast surgery and aesthetic surgery. The journal has up-to-date papers, comprehensive review articles, letters to the editor and book reviews on all aspects of plastic surgery and related basic sciences.

Microsurgery is an interdisciplinary journal for original contributions concerning surgery under microscopic magnification. We publish clinical studies, research papers, invited articles, relevant reviews, and other scholarly works from all related fields including orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery features original articles and reviews on topics such as ptosis, eyelid reconstruction, orbital diagnosis and surgery, lacrimal problems, and eyelid malposition. Update reports on diagnostic techniques, surgical equipment and instrumentation, and medical therapies are included, as well as detailed analyses of recent research findings and their clinical applications. Official Journal of the the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

​For more than 75 years Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® has been the one consistently excellent reference for every specialist who uses plastic surgery techniques or works in conjunction with a plastic surgeon. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, is a benefit of Society membership, and is also available on a subscription basis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® brings subscribers up-to-the-minute reports on the latest techniques and follow-up for all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction, experimental studies, maxillofacial reconstruction, hand and microsurgery, burn repair, cosmetic surgery, as well as news on medicolegal issues. The cosmetic section provides expanded coverage on new procedures and techniques and offers more cosmetic-specific content than any other journal. All subscribers enjoy full access to the Journal's website, which features broadcast quality videos of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, podcasts, comprehensive article archives dating to 1946.

Published by Medical Journals Sweden from 2023. The purpose of the Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery is to serve as an international forum for plastic surgery, hand surgery and related research. Interest is focused on original articles on basic research and clinical evaluation. The scope of the journal comprises:
• Articles concerning operative methods and follow-up studies
• Research articles on subjects related to plastic and hand surgery
• Articles on cranio-maxillofacial surgery, including cleft lip and palate surgery.
Extended issues are published occasionally, dealing with special topics such as microvascular surgery, craniofacial surgery, or burns. Supplements, usually doctoral theses, may also be published.

An invaluable resource for the orthopaedic sports medicine community, The American Journal of Sports Medicine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, first published in 1972. It is the official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)! The journal acts as an important forum for independent orthopaedic sports medicine research and education, allowing clinical practitioners the ability to make decisions based on sound scientific information.

The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery is a not-for-profit charity and Company limited by Guarantee. It was formed in 1953 for “the advancement and improvement of education in orthopaedic surgery and allied branches of surgery”, achieved through publication of The Bone & Joint Journal, and related activities. Under the imprint Bone & Joint, the Society owns and publishes The Bone & Joint Journal, Bone & Joint Research, Bone & Joint Open and Bone & Joint 360. The Society also owns OrthoSearch, an online content discovery tool for the Orthopaedic Community and OrthoMedia, a global orthopaedic video sharing platform.

The Journal of Arthroplasty , official Journal of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons brings together the clinical and scientific foundations for joint replacement. This peer-reviewed journal publishes original research and manuscripts of the highest quality from all areas relating to joint replacement or the treatment of its complications, including those dealing with clinical series and experience, prosthetic design, biomechanics, biomaterials, metallurgy, biologic response to arthroplasty materials in vivo and in vitro.

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) has been the most valued source of information for orthopaedic surgeons and researchers for over 125 years and is the gold standard in peer-reviewed scientific information in the field. A core journal and essential reading for general as well as specialist orthopaedic surgeons worldwide, JBJS publishes evidence-based research to enhance the quality of care for orthopaedic patients. Standards of excellence and high quality are maintained in everything we do, from the science of the content published to the customer service we provide. JBJS is an independent, non-profit journal.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma is devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and management of hard and soft tissue trauma, including injuries to bone, muscle, ligament, and tendons, as well as spinal cord injuries. Under the guidance of a distinguished international board of editors, the journal provides the most current information on diagnostic techniques, new and improved surgical instruments and procedures, surgical implants and prosthetic devices, bioplastics and biometals; and physical therapy and rehabilitation.