Journal Guide

Surgical Infections provides practicing surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and investigators with comprehensive and authoritative information on the biology, prevention, and management of post-operative infections. Original articles cover the latest advancements, new therapeutic management strategies, and translational research that is being applied successfully to improve clinical outcomes. Surgical Infections also provides an understanding of immune and inflammatory responses, which is critical for surgeons to treat post-operative infections effectively.

Surgical Innovation focuses on the revolution that minimally invasive surgical techniques, new instruments such as laparoscopes and endoscopes, and new technologies have brought to the art, science, and business of surgery. This innovative publication prepares both new and experienced surgeons to think and work in "the operating room of the future," while helping them to face the challenges of learning new techniques, understanding and adapting to new technologies, maintaining surgical competencies, and applying surgical outcomes data to their practices.Each issue of Surgical Innovation offers unique original articles from the vanguard of clinical practice, noteworthy basic and applied research from the basic sciences, state-of-the-art surgical education, and useful insights into the business of surgical practice. Written by leading international medical and surgical practitioners from specialties such as general surgery, gynecology, urology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, orthopedics, and pediatric surgery, the perceptive and incisive articles highlight those practices and technologies that will change your practice today and revolutionize surgery for decades to come.

Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques is designed for surgeons who are committed to providing patients with the best, least invasive treatment appropriate for their condition. Six times a year, this revolutionary journal brings you updates on what is happening now...and what is on the horizon. You will hear about the latest clinical advances and the most exciting new academic research. The latest training techniques in use today and detailed descriptions of operative procedures are also provided. Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques offers complete, timely, accurate, practical coverage of laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques and procedures; current clinical and basic science research; preoperative and postoperative patient management; recommendations for management of complications and new developments in instrumentation and technology. Website: www.surgical-laparoscopy.com.

Surgical Oncology's 2012 Impact Factor is 2.136 (© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2013).Surgical Oncology is a peer reviewed journal publishing reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in surgical oncology and related fields of interest. Articles represent a spectrum of current technology in oncology research as well as those concerning clinical trials, surgical technique, methods of investigation and patient evaluation. Surgical Oncology publishes comprehensive reviews which examine individual topics in considerable detail, in addition to editorials and commentaries which focus on selected papers. The journal also publishes special issues which explore topics of interest to surgical oncologists in great detail - outlining recent advancements and providing readers with the most up to date information.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

Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America updates you on the latest trends in patient management, keeps you up to date on the newest advances, and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic in surgical oncology, including pancreatic cancer, radiation oncology, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, palliative care, gene therapy, sarcomas, cancer screening, treatment of colorectal cancer, biliary tract and primary liver tumors, breast cancer, imaging, and more.Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America is published for times each year, in January, April, July, and October.

Surgical Pathology Clinics keeps you current on the information that is essential to every practicing surgical pathologist, from the latest techniques and approaches to detailed discussions on differential diagnosis. Published four times a year—March, June, September, and December—Surgical Pathology Clinics devotes each and every issue exclusively to surgical pathology and its associated problems and is enhanced by abundant full-color images. Each issue focuses on a single topic, including head, heart, lung, liver, kidney, thyroid, bone, gynecologic, genitourinary, prostate, skin, as well as nonanatomic surgical pathology topics such as cytopathology, molecular pathology, and pathology informatics.

Surgical Practice is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, which is dedicated to the art and science of advances in clinical practice and research in surgery. Surgical Practice publishes papers in all fields of surgery and surgery-related disciplines. It consists of sections of history, leading articles, reviews, original papers, discussion papers, education, case reports, short notes on surgical techniques and letters to the Editor.

The application of anatomical research to clinical problems requires selectivity in choosing from numerous publications. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, the first international journal of Clinical anatomy operates in the spirit that meaningful progress remains to be made. Each issue includes: Original papers, review articles, articles on the anatomical bases of medical, surgical and radiological techniques, articles of normal radiologic anatomy, brief reviews of anatomical publications of clinical interest.Particular attention is given to high quality illustrations, which are indispensable for a better understanding of anatomical problems.Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy is a journal written by anatomists for clinicians with a special interest in anatomy.

Techniques in Coloproctology is an international journal devoted to epidemiolologic, pathologic, diagnostic and therapeutic studies relevant to the management of colorectal and pelvic floor diseases. The journal also encourages submission of articles on colorectal motility disorders (including rehabilitative and pathophysiologic aspects). Reviews, original articles and technical notes with many detailed illustrations as well as multimedia articles render this publication indispensable for coloproctologists and related specialists. The journal is strongly recommended to those who wish to be updated on recent developments in the field, and improve the standards of their work. Techniques in Coloproctology is the official journal of the following societies: Italian Society of Colo-Rectal Surgery (SICCR) Mediterranean Society of Coloproctology (MSCP) Israel Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ISCRS) Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association (ECTA)Colorectal and Anal Group of the Surgical Section of the Chinese

Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery offers a unique opportunity to master the most innovative and successful surgical techniques for correction of foot and ankle disorders. Featuring contributions from the world's foremost orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists, this quarterly journal supplies step-by-step details on highlighted techniques. The contributors explain the rationale, indications, and contraindications for each procedure, identify the pitfalls and potential complications, and provide invaluable tips for improving results. Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery is illustrated cover to cover with intraoperative photographs and drawings. Coverage encompasses the entire range of surgical problems, including ankle arthroplasty, reconstructive surgery for fractures, flatfeet, and diabetic feet, neuromuscular and tendon disorders, and general conditions such as bunions and hammertoes. Articles on rehabilitation are also included.Website: www.techfootankle.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.

Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery offers a unique opportunity to master the most innovative and successful surgical techniques for correction of shoulder and elbow disorders. Featuring contributions from the world's foremost orthopaedic specialists, Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery supplies step-by-step details on highlighted techniques complete with cover to cover high-quality intraoperative photographs and drawings. The contributors explain the rationale, indications, and contraindications for each procedure, identify the pitfalls and potential complications, provide invaluable tips for improving results, share their personal techniques for correction of the entire spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions, and demonstrate how to incorporate these successful techniques into the reader's practice. Individual 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 American Journal of Surgery® is a peer-reviewed journal designed for the general surgeon who performs abdominal, cancer, vascular, head and neck, breast, colorectal, and other forms of surgery. AJS is the official journal of 7 major surgical societies* and publishes their official papers as well as independently submitted clinical studies, editorials, reviews, brief reports, correspondence and book reviews.* The American Journal of Surgery® is the Official Publication of:The Southwestern Surgical CongressThe North Pacific Surgical AssociationThe Association for Surgical EducationThe Association of Women SurgeonsThe Association of VA SurgeonsMidwest Surgical AssociationThe Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS)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 American Journal of Surgical Pathology (AJSP) has achieved worldwide recognition for its outstanding coverage of the state of the art in human surgical pathology. AJSP provides unmatched coverage of major technical advances as well as innovative and expanded diagnostic and prognostic applications8212;information that's directly applicable to your work. In each monthly issue, experts present original articles, review articles, detailed case reports, and special features, enhanced by superb illustrations. Coverage encompasses technical methods, diagnostic aids, and frozen-section diagnosis, in addition to detailed pathologic studies of a wide range of disease entities.For more information, visit www.ajsp.com.