Surgical Practice

Scope & Guideline

Enhancing surgical practice with cutting-edge insights.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Surgical Practice with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1744-1625
PublisherWILEY
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2005 to 2024
AbbreviationSURG PRACT / Surg. Pract.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Surgical Practice' aims to advance the field of surgery through the dissemination of innovative research, clinical studies, and case reports that encompass a wide range of surgical practices and techniques. It serves as a platform for the exchange of knowledge among surgical professionals, emphasizing evidence-based practices and the latest advancements in surgical methodologies.
  1. Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Techniques:
    Focuses on evaluating and improving clinical outcomes from various surgical procedures, including novel techniques and traditional methods. The journal highlights studies that compare different surgical approaches to enhance patient care.
  2. Innovative Surgical Practices:
    Encourages the exploration of innovative surgical practices and technologies, such as robotic surgery, laparoscopic techniques, and minimally invasive procedures, aiming to improve patient safety and recovery times.
  3. Multidisciplinary Approaches in Surgery:
    Promotes research that emphasizes collaboration between different medical specialties, such as integrating surgical practices with oncology, gastroenterology, and vascular medicine to provide comprehensive patient care.
  4. Surgical Education and Training:
    Addresses the importance of education in surgical training, including the development of new training methodologies, assessments of surgical competency, and the incorporation of technology in teaching.
  5. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
    Focuses on studies aimed at improving quality and safety in surgical practice, including risk management, infection control, and postoperative care strategies.
The journal 'Surgical Practice' has identified several trending and emerging themes in recent publications. These themes reflect current challenges and innovations in the surgical field, showcasing the journal's responsiveness to evolving medical needs.
  1. Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Practices:
    Research exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical practices has surged, addressing changes in patient management, surgical protocols, and the implications for surgical education and training.
  2. Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery:
    There is a growing trend towards publications focusing on minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, highlighting their advantages in terms of recovery times, complication rates, and patient outcomes.
  3. Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Surgery:
    Emerging research on the application of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in surgical practices is gaining traction, indicating a shift towards integrating digital tools in surgical decision-making and training.
  4. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
    The implementation and evaluation of ERAS protocols are increasingly prevalent, reflecting a commitment to optimizing postoperative recovery and patient outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
  5. Personalized Medicine in Surgical Oncology:
    An increasing number of studies are focusing on personalized approaches to surgical oncology, particularly in tailoring surgical interventions based on genetic and molecular profiling of tumors, demonstrating the shift towards more individualized patient care.

Declining or Waning

While 'Surgical Practice' continually evolves, certain themes have seen a decline in focus over the recent years. These waning scopes indicate a shift in research priorities and may reflect broader changes in surgical practice and education.
  1. Traditional Open Surgical Techniques:
    There is a noticeable decrease in publications centered around traditional open surgical techniques as interest shifts towards minimally invasive approaches and robotic surgery, reflecting advancements in technology and changes in patient preferences.
  2. Case Reports on Rare Conditions:
    The frequency of case reports on rare surgical conditions appears to be declining, potentially due to a growing emphasis on larger cohort studies and comparative effectiveness research that provide broader insights into surgical practices.
  3. Long-term Outcomes in Surgical Procedures:
    While still relevant, the focus on long-term outcomes of surgical procedures has diminished, possibly as researchers prioritize immediate postoperative results and quality of life assessments in the context of enhanced recovery protocols.
  4. Standalone Surgical Research:
    There is a waning interest in standalone surgical research that does not integrate multidisciplinary approaches, as the field increasingly values collaborative studies that involve input from various specialties.

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