Updates in Surgery
Scope & Guideline
Connecting researchers and practitioners for a healthier tomorrow.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS):
The journal emphasizes research on minimally invasive techniques, highlighting their advantages in terms of recovery times, postoperative pain, and overall patient outcomes. - Robotic Surgery:
A significant focus on robotic-assisted surgical procedures, exploring their efficacy, safety, and technical advancements in various surgical disciplines. - Transplant Surgery:
Research on liver transplantation, including living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), with a focus on outcomes, complications, and innovative surgical techniques. - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
A commitment to improving surgical outcomes through the implementation of ERAS protocols, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. - Surgical Oncology:
An emphasis on the surgical management of cancer, including innovative techniques for tumor resection and the role of surgery in combination with other treatments. - Emerging Technologies in Surgery:
The journal encourages the exploration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality in enhancing surgical procedures and training. - Postoperative Outcomes and Quality of Life:
Research focusing on the assessment of postoperative complications, long-term outcomes, and quality of life among surgical patients.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence in Surgery:
The integration of artificial intelligence in surgical practices is gaining traction, with studies exploring its potential to enhance decision-making, improve outcomes, and streamline surgical processes. - Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring:
The rise of telemedicine, particularly in the context of postoperative follow-up and consultations, has emerged as a key trend, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. - 3D Printing and Custom Surgical Solutions:
An increasing focus on 3D printing technology for creating custom surgical tools and models is evident, highlighting its role in preoperative planning and education. - Personalized Medicine in Surgical Oncology:
Research exploring personalized approaches in surgical oncology, including tailored surgical techniques based on individual patient profiles, is gaining momentum. - Surgical Quality Improvement Initiatives:
There is a growing emphasis on quality improvement initiatives in surgery, with research dedicated to measuring and enhancing surgical outcomes and patient safety. - Innovations in Hernia Repair Techniques:
Emerging techniques and materials for hernia repair, particularly those that minimize recurrence and improve patient recovery, are trending topics in recent publications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Open Surgery Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decline in the publication of studies focusing solely on traditional open surgery techniques, as the field shifts towards minimally invasive and robotic approaches. - Conventional Surgical Training Methods:
Research related to traditional surgical training methodologies is waning, with a trend towards incorporating technology and simulation-based training. - General Surgical Procedures without Specialization:
There is a decreasing emphasis on general surgical procedures, with a growing preference for specialized studies focusing on specific surgeries such as bariatric, oncological, or transplant surgeries. - Single-Center Studies:
The publication of single-center studies appears to be declining in favor of multi-center collaborations that provide broader insights and more robust data. - Surgical Techniques with Limited Innovation:
Research into surgical techniques that do not incorporate innovative methods or technologies is becoming less prominent, as the field increasingly values novel approaches.
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