ANNALS OF SURGERY
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of Surgery, One Article at a Time
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Surgical Innovation and Techniques:
Research on novel surgical techniques, including minimally invasive approaches and robotic surgery, aimed at improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. - Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety:
Studies assessing surgical outcomes, complications, and methodologies to enhance patient safety, including the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. - Oncological Surgery:
Focusing on surgical interventions in cancer treatment, including studies on resection techniques, neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, and their impacts on long-term survival. - Health Equity and Disparities:
Research addressing social determinants of health, access to surgical care, and disparities in surgical outcomes among different demographic groups. - Transplantation Surgery:
Investigations into liver, kidney, and other organ transplant surgeries, including donor and recipient outcomes, and advancements in transplant methodologies. - Technology in Surgery:
Exploratory studies on the integration of technology in surgery, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and telemedicine applications. - Surgical Education and Training:
Research aimed at improving surgical education through innovative training programs, mentorship, and assessment of surgical competencies. - Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship:
Studies focusing on postoperative pain management strategies and the implications of opioid prescribing practices in surgical patients.
Trending and Emerging
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
There is a growing emphasis on ERAS protocols aimed at improving recovery times, reducing complications, and enhancing patient satisfaction following surgical procedures. - Biomarkers and Personalized Medicine:
Research is increasingly focusing on the identification of biomarkers for predicting surgical outcomes and tailoring treatment plans to individual patient profiles. - Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring:
The integration of telemedicine in surgical care, particularly for preoperative assessments and postoperative follow-ups, has gained significant attention, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Surgical Coaching and Mentorship:
There is a rising interest in the role of coaching and mentorship in surgical training, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence and supportive learning environments. - Artificial Intelligence in Surgery:
The application of AI for predictive analytics, surgical decision-making, and optimizing surgical processes is becoming a prominent area of research. - Health Equity in Surgery:
Research focusing on health disparities, equity in surgical care, and the impact of social determinants on surgical outcomes is increasingly relevant. - Patient-reported Outcomes:
There is a growing trend towards incorporating patient-reported outcomes in surgical research to better assess the impact of surgical interventions on quality of life.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Open Surgery Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in studies centered on traditional open surgical techniques as the field shifts toward minimally invasive and robotic approaches. - Conventional Pain Management Protocols:
Research focusing solely on conventional opioid-based pain management is decreasing, likely due to increased emphasis on multimodal and opioid-sparing strategies. - Single-institution Studies:
There has been a reduction in the number of single-institution studies, with a trend toward multi-center collaborations that enhance the generalizability of findings. - Historical Surgery Practices:
Publications exploring historical surgical practices or techniques are becoming less common as the journal focuses more on contemporary practices and innovations.
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