Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Journal of Surgical Oncology is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of surgical oncology. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, and reports that provide new insights into the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through surgery.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Surgical Oncology was established in 1969 and is published by John Wiley & Sons. The journal's editor-in-chief is Charles M. Balch, a renowned surgical oncologist. The journal covers all aspects of surgical oncology, including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer, among others.

Content[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Surgical Oncology publishes a wide range of content, including:

  • Original research articles: These are detailed reports of new research findings in the field of surgical oncology.
  • Review articles: These provide a comprehensive overview of a specific topic in surgical oncology.
  • Case reports: These are detailed descriptions of individual cases that present unique or interesting features.
  • Short communications: These are brief reports of preliminary research findings or novel clinical observations.

Abstracting and indexing[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Surgical Oncology is abstracted and indexed in several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 3.244.

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External links[edit | edit source]

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