Scandinavian Journal of Surgery

The Scandinavian Journal of Surgery (SJS) is dedicated to advancing the field of surgery by focusing on the rapidly developing frontier of clinical surgery.

Our aim is to provide a platform for innovative and impactful studies that contribute to the surgical community’s knowledge base and practice. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies across various surgical specialties, fostering an environment of scholarly exchange and collaboration.

As the official peer-reviewed journal of the Finnish Surgical Society and the Scandinavian Surgical Society, SJS covers a broad spectrum of surgical fields, including but not limited to:

Acute care surgery and trauma
Breast surgery
Cardio-thoracic surgery
Colorectal surgery
General surgery
Endocrine surgery
Esophageal surgery
Hand surgery
Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
Hernia surgery
Neurosurgery

Metabolic bariatric surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Orthopedic surgery Pediatric surgery
Plastic surgery
Surgical training Transplant surgery
Upper gastrointestinal surgery
Urology
Vascular surgery

In addition to these specialties, the journal emphasizes translational research related to the diagnostics and management of surgical diseases, aiming to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications. By focusing on these diverse areas, we aim to illuminate the rapidly advancing front of clinical surgery, providing new knowledge to the global surgical community.

We uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing, as evidenced by our commitment to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submitted manuscripts are rigorously evaluated by our Editorial Board and international reviewers to ensure scientific rigor, relevance, and clarity. We encourage submissions that comply with the ethical guidelines outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.

As an open access journal, we believe in the importance of making surgical research accessible to a global audience. To maintain this commitment, articles are freely available online under Creative

Commons licenses following the payment of an article processing charge (APC). This APC supports the journal’s operational costs and ensures the continued accessibility of published work.

The Scandinavian Journal of Surgery strives to be a leader in global surgical literature, providing a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and educators in the surgical field. We invite authors to contribute their findings and insights to enhance the collective understanding of surgical practices and outcomes.