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Dedicated to the full spectrum of reconstructive, aesthetic, microsurgical and regenerative surgery. The journal publishes rigorous original research, systematic reviews, technique articles, case reports and editorials that advance clinical practice and translational science across the discipline. The scope spans breast reconstruction and free-flap surgery (including DIEP flaps, microsurgical anastomosis, free-flap monitoring and drain management), craniofacial, maxillofacial and orthognathic surgery, hand surgery and replantation, burn and wound reconstruction, cutaneous tumor and skin lesion management, and aesthetic surgery. We particularly welcome work on regenerative techniques such as adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, fat grafting, biomaterials and targeted drug delivery, alongside studies of patient-reported outcomes, quality of life and psychosocial impact. Intended for plastic and reconstructive surgeons, microsurgeons, surgical trainees, and translational researchers, the journal connects bench and bedside through an internationally accessible platform. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, assigned a permanent Crossref DOI, and made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar and an OAI-PMH endpoint. Editorial practice follows COPE principles.

Disseminates original scholarship on robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery across the surgical specialties, serving surgeons, surgical trainees, biomedical engineers, and clinical researchers who advance the science and practice of surgical robotics. The journal covers the full arc of robotic surgery: robotic urologic surgery (including single-port and radical prostatectomy), robotic general and gastrointestinal surgery (such as distal pancreatectomy and colorectal procedures), pediatric robotic surgery (including pyeloplasty), robotic thoracic surgery, and gynecologic and hepatobiliary applications. We also welcome work on robotic platforms and the da Vinci surgical system, learning curves, operative-time and outcomes analyses, cost-effectiveness, simulation and training, and comparative laparoscopic-versus-robotic studies. We publish original research, systematic reviews, technical notes, case reports, case series, and editorials addressing the methodological, translational, and applied dimensions of the field. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, assigned a permanent Crossref DOI, and made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint. The journal follows COPE ethical principles, ensuring a citable and openly accessible scholarly record.

Dedicated to general and oncologic thoracic surgery. The journal publishes original research, reviews, technical notes, and case reports spanning video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), minimally invasive and robotic approaches, pulmonary resection for lung cancer, esophageal and foregut surgery, mediastinal and pleural disease, chest wall reconstruction, airway surgery, and thoracic trauma. We welcome work that advances surgical technique and patient outcomes, including comparative studies of VATS and thoracotomy, peripheral pulmonary nodule management, esophagectomy and anastomotic methods, surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma, tracheobronchoplasty, and enhanced recovery protocols. Translational, outcomes-based, and methodological contributions are equally encouraged. The journal serves thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons, surgical oncologists, pulmonologists, residents, and clinician-researchers seeking a rigorous, internationally accessible venue. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review; accepted articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, assigned a permanent Crossref DOI, and made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint, in line with COPE ethical principles.

Dedicated to advancing the science and clinical management of acute and chronic pain. The journal serves an interdisciplinary readership of pain scientists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, and clinical researchers seeking a trusted, internationally accessible venue for rigorous pain scholarship. We publish original research, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, and editorials spanning pain mechanisms and neurobiology, central sensitization and descending pain modulation, neuropathic and nociceptive pain, exercise-induced hypoalgesia, and the biopsychosocial dimensions of chronic pain. Submissions addressing pain assessment and measurement, conditioned pain modulation, multimodal and non-pharmacological pain management, and perioperative analgesia are particularly welcome. The journal bridges basic, translational, and clinical pain research, emphasizing methodological rigor, reproducibility, and clinical relevance. We encourage work that connects mechanistic insight to improved patient outcomes across diverse populations and care settings. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review following COPE ethical principles. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) license with authors retaining copyright, and each receives a permanent Crossref DOI, ensuring discoverability through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and our OAI-PMH endpoint.

Dedicated to the science and practice of clinical transplantation. As a focused clinical transplantation journal, it disseminates rigorous original research, reviews, and case reports spanning kidney, liver, pancreas, and multi-organ transplantation, with attention to both single-center experience and multicenter outcomes that advance patient care worldwide. The journal welcomes work across the full transplant continuum: living and deceased donor evaluation, organ preservation solutions and machine perfusion, surgical technique and robotic approaches, allograft rejection and transplant immunology, immunosuppression, and post-transplant complications such as hypercoagulability and infection. We particularly encourage studies on simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplantation, living kidney donor outcomes, and graft-function biomarkers including estimated glomerular filtration rate, creatinine, and cystatin C. Methodological breadth is valued, from prospective and registry cohort studies and viscoelastic hemostatic testing to cellular therapies (mesenchymal stromal cells, exosomes) and emerging machine-learning and artificial-intelligence models for outcome prediction. Our audience includes transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, immunologists, transplant coordinators, and translational scientists. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, assigned a permanent Crossref DOI, and made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint. The journal follows COPE ethical principles, and article-processing charges apply on acceptance with waivers and discounts available.

Advances evidence-based care of the critically ill across the full continuum of intensive care medicine, from resuscitation and stabilization through organ support, recovery, and post-ICU outcomes. We publish original research, systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, observational studies, randomized trials, and case reports spanning sepsis and septic shock, mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, ICU delirium, sedation and analgesia, acute kidney injury and renal replacement therapy, hemodynamic monitoring, multiorgan dysfunction, neurocritical care, post-transplant intensive care, trauma and surgical critical care, and emergency and perioperative medicine. Methodological and translational work is welcome, including clinical-trial methodology, predictive modeling and risk scores, quality-improvement and patient-safety studies, and bench-to-bedside physiology relevant to the critically ill patient. Every accepted manuscript undergoes double-blind peer review, is published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) license with authors retaining copyright, and receives a permanent Crossref DOI. Content is discoverable through OpenAlex and Google Scholar and harvestable via the journal's OAI-PMH endpoint, ensuring lasting citability and global reach.

Dedicated to advancing the science and practice of anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and acute pain management. The journal serves anaesthesiologists, intensivists, pain physicians, nurse anaesthetists, and clinical researchers seeking a rigorous, internationally discoverable platform for their work. The journal publishes original research, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, clinical case reports, and editorials across the full breadth of the discipline. Core areas include procedural sedation and analgesia, regional and neuraxial anaesthesia, paediatric and geriatric anaesthesia, perioperative haemodynamic management, and the clinical pharmacology of anaesthetic agents such as propofol, sevoflurane, dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and ropivacaine. We particularly welcome comparative drug studies, evidence on sedation safety in vulnerable populations, neuraxial technique innovations, and translational work bridging anaesthetic pharmacology and patient outcomes. Methodological rigour, transparent reporting, and clinical relevance guide editorial decisions. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, assigned a permanent Crossref DOI, and made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint. The journal follows COPE ethical principles.