Journal Guide

Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand SurgeryThe purpose of 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 Case studies, with brief descriptions of noteworthy patient historiesExtended issues are published occasionally, dealing with special topics such as microvascular surgery, craniofacial surgery, or burns. Supplements, usually doctoral theses, are also published.The journal is published for the Society for the Publication of Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica, founded by Professor Axel Key in 1869 and sponsored by the Key Foundation, Sweden.Formally known as Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand SurgeryIndexed/abstracted in: Biological Abstracts; Current Advances in Cell and Developmental Biology; Current Contents/Clinical Medicine; EMBASE/Excerpta Medica; Index Medicus/MEDLINE; Medical Documentation Service; PEDro; Periodicals Scanned and Abstracted. Life Sciences Collection; Research Alert; Science Citation Index; SciSearch.

Aims and Scope: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.JPRAS is the official journal of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and is affiliated to the Società Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva ed Estetica (SICPRE).Indexed and Abstracted in:Cochrane Collaboration's International Register of RCTs of Health Care, Current Contents, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Index Medicus Documentation Service, Research Alert, Reference Update, ISI Science Citation Index, Scisearch, Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery, UMI (Microform), Medline/Pubmed.

The Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery publishes original articles containing clinical information of use to the practicing micro-surgeon. In addition, special sections discuss new technologies, innovations, materials, and significant problem cases.The journal welcomes controversial topics, editorial comments, book reviews, and letters to the Editor, in order to complete the balanced spectrum of information available in the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. All articles undergo stringent peer review by international experts in the specialty.

The Journal of Refractive Surgery, the official journal of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, a partner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is a monthly peer-reviewed forum for original research, review, and evaluation of refractive and lens-based surgical procedures. Practical, clinically valuable articles provide readers with the most up-to-date information regarding advances in the field of refractive surgery. Subscribers and members can also benefit from online advanced release of articles before they appear in print.

The birth of the Journal of Robotic Surgery is perfectly timed as the field of robotics has evolved past its infancy and has proven itself to be a useful and lasting innovation. The use of robotics in surgery is now broad-based across multiple surgical specialties and will undoubtedly expand over the next decades as new technical innovation and techniques increase the applicability of its use. Currently, there is unprecedented enthusiasm worldwide for the application of robotics in surgery. However, there does seem to be a void in literary resources supporting the growth of this new field of surgery. Robotic articles are published in a variety of broad surgical journals, but none is seen as the leading resource for robotic surgical education. The aim of the Journal is to become the leading worldwide journal for publications of articles related to robotic surgery, encompassing surgical simulation and integrated imaging techniques. The journal provides a centralized, focused resource for physicians wishing to publish their experience or those wishing to educate themselves of the most up to date findings. The scope includes: Adult and pediatric urology: prostate cancer, bladder cancer, renal cancer, pyeloplasty, bladder reconstruction General surgery: esophageal, gastric, bariatric, liver, pancreatic, colon Cardiac: bypass, valves, anomalies Gynecology: perinatal, oncologic (ovarian, uterine) , benign (myomas, bladder suspension) ENT: cancer Orthopedics: reconstruction Neurosurgery: spine, brain Structure/ Content Reviews Original articles Techniques Tricks of the trade Video library resource Section focusing on private sector Review of meetings and books Current opinion Robotic survey Training and Education Simulat, ion and imaging

The official publication for eight leading specialty organizations, this authoritative journal is the only publication to focus exclusively on medical, surgical, and physical techniques for treating injury/disease of the upper extremity, including the shoulder girdle, arm, and elbow.Clinically oriented and peer-reviewed, the Journal provides an international forum for the exchange of information on new techniques, instruments, and materials. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices. Topics covered include fractures, dislocations, diseases and injuries of the rotator cuff, imaging techniques, arthritis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and rehabilitation.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The surgical complement to the highly respected journal Spine, the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques is the definitive source for coverage of the full range of clinical and research issues related to disorders of the spine and of the spinal cord. More clinicians and researchers in the field are turning to the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques for the complete and authoritative picture of major developments in the field. Featured are original, peer-reviewed articles on diagnosis, management, and clinically important laboratory investigations. A Rapid Publication Policy guarantees that articles of particular timeliness and relevance are published expeditiously. A Clinical Opinions section invites eminent physicians and surgeons to write concise opinions on a controversial patient management problem. Cover-to-cover illustrations enhance and complement the text.Website: www.jspinaldisorders-tech.comIndividual and In-Training subscribers receive fully searchable online access to articles from Volume 1 to the present8212;now available on a powerful new website! This best-in-class website platform uses Web 2.0 functionality to provide an enhanced online experience through such features as: saved searches, personal article collections, easy image downloads to PowerPoint, and more.

The Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases publishes original papers on basic and clinical science related to the fields of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. The Journal also features review articles, controversies, methods and technical notes, selected case reports and other original articles of special nature.Its editorial mission is to focus on prevention and repair of cerebrovascular disease. Clinical papers emphasize medical and surgical aspects of stroke, clinical trials and design, epidemiology, stroke care delivery systems and outcomes, imaging sciences and rehabilitation of stroke. The Journal will be of special interest to specialists involved in caring for patients with cerebrovascular disease, including neurologists, neurosurgeons and cardiologists.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Comprehensive review journal for general surgeon or surgical resident wishing to stay well informed on a variety of surgically and medically related topics. The Journal presents reviews on topics in general surgery, the surgical subspecialties, and nonsurgical medicine from the current medical literature, using an abstract/commentary format. The Journal also contains original reports; letters to the editor; editorials; society abstracts, news, and papers; and book reviews. The Journal also has the following special secions: History; Grand Rounds; Technology Focus; Uncle Pat's Questions; Current Reviews in Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive, and Endocrine Surgery; Bytes; and Resident Resource Corner.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal of Surgical Oncology , published in 12 issues a year, offers peer-reviewed, original papers in the field of surgical oncology and broadly related surgical sciences, including reports on experimental and laboratory studies related to surgical oncology. In addition, peer-reviewed columns include Rapid Communications, in-depth Reviews on topics of current interest, and brief reports about technical innovations ('How I Do It'). Invited Editorials and Letters to the Editor round out the scope of the journal.

The Journal of Surgical Research: Clinical and Laboratory Investigation publishes original articles concerned with clinical and laboratory investigations relevant to surgical practice and teaching. The journal emphasizes reports of clinical investigations or fundamental research bearing directly on surgical management that will be of general interest to a broad range of surgeons and surgical researchers. The articles presented need not have been the products of surgeons or of surgical laboratories.The Journal of Surgical Research also features review articles and special articles relating to educational, research, or social issues of interest to the academic surgical community.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) is a monthly journal publishing peer-reviewed original contributions on all aspects of surgery. These contributions include, but are not limited to, original clinical studies, review articles, and experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance. In general, case reports are not considered for publication. As the official scientific journal of the American College of Surgeons, JACS has the goal of providing its readership the highest quality rapid retrieval of information relevant to surgeons.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Journal of Transplantation is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of transplantation.

The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) is the official journal of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). Since the first issue was released in 1984, JVS has offered vascular, cardiothoracic, and general surgeons with original, peer-reviewed articles related to clinical and experimental studies, noninvasive diagnostic techniques, processes and vascular substitutes, microvascular surgical techniques, angiography, and endovascular management. In recent years, the Journal has also published a number supplemental issues focused on patient diversity, diabetic foot ulcers, and other issues pertinent to the practicing vascular surgeon.Each month, JVS is mailed to nearly 6,000 subscribers. It ranks in the top 10 percent of the more than 8,000 scientific journals listed in the 2010 Science Citation Index© Thomson Reuters. JVS also ranks 10 out of 187 journals in surgery and 15 out of 66 journals in the peripheral vascular disease. The Journal's 2010 Impact Factor, a calculation of average citations per article, is 3.851•Submission ProcessBenefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders publishes high quality clinical, research, case reports, techniques, and practice manuscripts related to all aspects of venous disease, lymphatic disease, and wound care with an emphasis on the practicing clinician. The journal seeks to provide novel and timely information to vascular surgeons, interventionalists, phlebologists, wound care specialists, and allied health professionals who treat patients presenting with vascular and lymphatic disease.