Aims & Scope

The Portuguese Journal of Surgery (PJS)

The Portuguese Journal of Surgery (PJS) is the official organ of the Portuguese Society of Surgery, which has been published continuously since 2007 and is published quarterly. Supplementary issues on selected themes may also be published at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.

The Portuguese Journal of Surgery (PJS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the field of surgery through the dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based research. The journal aims to serve as a global platform for exchanging cutting-edge knowledge, innovative techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches that enhance patient care and surgical practice.

Key Objectives

  • Promote Scientific Research: To publish original research articles that address fundamental and clinical aspects of surgery, ranging from basic science to translational research.
  • Foster Innovation: To highlight advancements in surgical techniques, minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgery, and emerging technologies that contribute to better outcomes.
  • Encourage Best Practices: To disseminate clinical guidelines, case reports, and systematic reviews that inform and refine surgical practices across a wide range of specialties.
  • Facilitate Global Collaboration: To serve as a forum for knowledge exchange among surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals worldwide, encouraging a diversity of perspectives and collaborative research efforts.
  • Focus on Patient-Centered Care: To emphasize research that prioritizes patient safety, outcomes, and quality of life through innovative approaches to surgical care and postoperative management.

Scope

The Portuguese Journal of Surgery (PJS) welcomes submissions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Colorectal
  • Endocrine
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Hepatopancreatobiliary
  • Oncology
  • Transplant surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Vascular
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

The PJS journal also accepts submissions on topics such as:

  • Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient
  • Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery: Advancements in laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic techniques.
  • Surgical Education and Training: Articles that focus on the improvement of surgical training, professional development, and mentoring.
  • Ethics and Outcomes Research: Studies addressing the ethical implications of surgical care, as well as patient outcomes and healthcare policy.

PJS encourages submissions of various formats, including original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, case reports, guidelines, study protocols, letters, and expert opinions. The journal also supports the publication of video demonstrations of new techniques to enhance learning and understanding.