The journal Surgery is a premier, international source of clinically practical, and innovative educational content which advances surgical science and patient care.

It publishes original research papers, special topic series, editorials, and invited commentaries.

The scope of the journal is broad, and includes:
• Colorectal
• Endocrine
• Gastrointestinal
• Hepatopancreatobiliary
• Oncology
• Transplantation surgery
• Trauma
• Vascular

Surgery also publishes papers from the meetings of the Society of University Surgeons, the Central Surgical Association, and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons.

Its content is available in print, online and through digital media.

Original Communications
Brief Clinical Reports
Case Reports
Images in Surgery
Editorials
Letters to the Editors
Clinical Reviews
Societal Papers
Reprints
Book reviews