Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Surgeons with Cutting-edge Knowledge
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Surgical Techniques and Innovations:
The journal emphasizes the latest advancements in surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgery, and endoscopic approaches, aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times. - Multidisciplinary Management of Cancer:
A core focus on the integration of surgical oncology with other specialties, such as medical oncology, radiation therapy, and palliative care, ensuring a holistic approach to cancer treatment. - Precision Oncology:
The journal promotes research on personalized medicine and targeted therapies, highlighting their implications for surgical decision-making and patient care. - Ethics and Disparities in Care:
A commitment to addressing ethical considerations in surgical oncology and exploring disparities in cancer care, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment and access to services. - Immunotherapy and Emerging Therapies:
The journal covers the evolving landscape of immunotherapy and other novel therapeutic strategies, focusing on their applications in surgical settings and potential impact on outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Immunotherapy and Combination Treatments:
A growing emphasis on the role of immunotherapy in surgical oncology, particularly its integration with surgical techniques and combination with traditional therapies, is becoming increasingly prominent. - Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery:
There is a notable trend towards the exploration of minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, which are gaining traction due to their benefits in reducing recovery time and surgical complications. - Ethics and Health Disparities:
An increasing focus on ethical considerations in surgical oncology and the impact of social determinants on cancer care is emerging, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment across diverse populations. - Precision Medicine and Genetic Profiling:
The integration of precision medicine into surgical oncology is becoming a key theme, particularly in tailoring surgical interventions based on genetic and molecular profiles of tumors. - Advanced Imaging Techniques:
There is a rising interest in the use of advanced imaging modalities to guide surgical decisions, enhance precision in tumor localization, and improve patient outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Surgical Approaches:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focused on conventional surgical methods, likely due to the increasing adoption of minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgeries. - General Cancer Epidemiology:
Studies centered solely on cancer epidemiology without a direct surgical context appear to be diminishing, as the journal increasingly emphasizes surgical interventions and outcomes. - Palliative Care in Surgical Oncology:
Although still relevant, the frequency of articles specifically addressing palliative care strategies within surgical oncology has declined, possibly as more integrated approaches to care are being adopted. - Basic Science Research:
Research focused on basic science aspects of cancer biology, without direct clinical application to surgical oncology, is becoming less common in favor of more applied clinical studies. - Niche Tumor Types and Rare Cancers:
There is a waning emphasis on studies related to rare cancers or very specific tumor types, as the journal seems to prioritize broader relevance and applicability in more common malignancies.
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