Journal profile · SURGERY
Mini-invasive Surgery
ISSN 2574-1225 · OAE Publishing Inc.
Mini-invasive Surgery: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 0.8 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,600; review about 9 days (submission to first decision, publisher); 43 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Mini-invasive Surgery is published by OAE Publishing Inc. and is classed under Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Esophageal and GI Pathology, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes and Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments, together about 23% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
MIS prioritizes research that is anchored in surgical practice, particularly in complex, high-impact, and evolving areas of minimally invasive surgery. The journal is especially interested in studies demonstrating how technologies, instruments, and materials are used, adapted, and validated in real operative environments, rather than in isolation. 1. Clinical Complexity and Surgical Innovation Oncologic surgeryComplex anatomical resectionsHigh-risk patient populations 2. Technology-Enabled Surgery and Devices in Practice AI-assisted surgical decision-makingRobotic-assisted procedures and instrument integrationImage-guided and navigation systems for precision surgeryNovel surgical instruments and devices optimized for minimally invasive applicationsBiomaterials and engineered tools that enhance operative outcomes 3. Integrated Surgical Systems and Workflows Combined use of AI, robotics, and navigation in unified surgical workflowsHuman-machine collaboration in operative settingsOptimization of intraoperative processes, ergonomics, and device-material synergy 4. Translational, Physiological, and Recovery-Oriented Insights in Minimally Invasive Surgery Surgical modulation of the tumor microenvironment and immune response during minimally invasive proceduresBiomarkers and functional indicators for guiding surgical decision-making and predicting recovery, complications, and outcomesIntegration of molecular and functional imaging into minimally invasive surgical workflowsMechanisms underlying postoperative recovery, surgical stress response, and complication developmentBiological and material-related mechanisms influencing surgical outcomes and tissue healingPhysiological impact of minimally invasive techniques on organ function and recoveryIntegration of perioperative strategies (e.g., enhanced recovery after surgery, ERAS) with minimally invasive approaches 5. Clinical Evidence and Real-World Evaluation in Minimally Invasive Surgery Prospective, randomized, and controlled clinical studies evaluating minimally invasive techniques, surgical technologies, devices, and biomaterialsComparative effectiveness research assessing different surgical approaches, platforms, or perioperative strategiesReal-world evidence, registry-based studies, and large-scale clinical data analysesOutcomes research, including functional recovery, complication profiles, quality of life, and long-term prognosisLearning curves, surgical standardization, and quality improvement in minimally
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): SURGERY
Editor-in-chief Michel GagnerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 14 in mainland China (about 16%); most named United States 19, Italy 15, Mainland China 14, Japan 5, France 5 (90 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Esophageal and GI PathologyMedicine8.6%
- Gastric Cancer Management and OutcomesMedicine7.6%
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsMedicine6.8%
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine5.6%
- Bariatric Surgery and OutcomesMedicine5.6%
- Esophageal Cancer Research and TreatmentMedicine5.4%
- Surgical Simulation and TrainingMedicine5%
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsMedicine4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Surgery | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.76OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.1%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 39LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2027
- 2,027Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 646,538Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 481 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 35 | 4 |
| 2025 | 43 | 43 | 40 |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | 44 |
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | 88 |
| 2022 | 59 | 59 | 181 |
| 2021 | 56 | 56 | 188 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Desk decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 2,600 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–8
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted15
- brief communicationBrief Communication Brief communications are timely, peer-reviewed, and short (2–4 journal pages).Length not stated
- commentaryThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- editorialThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- letterThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- letter to editorLetter to Editor A Letter to Editor is usually an open post-publication review of a paper from its readers, often critical of some aspect of a published paper.Length not stated
- meta-analysisThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- mini reviewThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- opinionThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- original articleThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- perspectivePerspective Perspective is a format for scholarly reviews and discussions of the primary research literature that are too technical for a Commentary but do not …Length not stated
- reviewThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- review articleThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- systematic reviewThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- technical noteThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
- viewpointThere is no restriction on the number of figures, tables and references, provided that the manuscript is concise and comprehensive. The journal publishes Origin…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use 2.3.3.4 AI and AI-assisted tools Statement
Authors should disclose in their manuscript the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies. Declaring the use of these technologies supports transparency and trust between authors, readers, reviewers, editors and contributors and facilitates compliance with the terms of use of the relevant tool or technology.If the manuscript does not involve this issue, state "Not applicable." in this section.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 4. Authorship
Authorship credit of OAE journals should be solely based on substantial contributions to a published study, as specified in the following four criteria:1. Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work, or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work;2. Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content;3. Final approval of the ve…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 2.3.3.6 Conflicts of Interest
Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of reported research results. If there are no conflicts of interest, please state "All authors declared that there are no conflicts of interest." in this section. Some authors may be bound by confidentiality agreements. In such cases, in place of itemiz…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 2.3.3.3 Availability of Data and Materials
In order to maintain the integrity, transparency and reproducibility of research records, authors should include this section in their manuscripts, detailing where the data supporting their findings can be found. Data can be deposited into data repositories or published as supplementary information in the journal. Authors who cannot share their data should state that the data will not be shared an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 2.3.3.7 Ethical Approval and Consent to Participate
Declaration of Helsinki compliance for human subjects Model summary
Research involving human subjects, human material or human data must be performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by an appropriate ethics committee. An informed consent to participate in the study should also be obtained from participants, or their parents or legal guardians for children under 16. A statement detailing the name of the ethics committee (including the re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 1.2 Open Access and Copyright
The journal adopts Gold Open Access publishing model and distributes content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Copyright is retained by authors. Please make sure that you are well aware of these policies.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1.2 Open Access and Copyright
Gold Open Access; CC BY 4.0; copyright retained by authors Model summary
The journal adopts Gold Open Access publishing model and distributes content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Copyright is retained by authors. Please make sure that you are well aware of these policies.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 7.3 AI Use in Peer Review
Rigorous peer-review process Model summary
Confidentiality requirements: Reviewers must not upload manuscripts/materials to AI platforms, as this: 1. Violates OAE’s confidentiality policies2. Risks intellectual property infringement3. May compromise personal data in identifiable content Review integrity standards: Peer review must remain human-driven – AI tools cannot replace critical scholarly judgment.Reviewers must not use AI for manusc…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 3.1.5 Trial Registration
OAE requires all authors to register all relevant clinical trials that are reported in manuscripts submitted. OAE follows the World Health Organization (WHO)'s definition of clinical trials: "A clinical trial is any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes. Interventions i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- OAE Publishing Inc.
- ISSN
- 2574-1225
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Mini-invasive Surgery
What CAS zone is Mini-invasive Surgery in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Mini-invasive Surgery?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.8 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.5, h-index 11.
How long does peer review take at Mini-invasive Surgery?
The publisher reports about 9 days (submission to first decision); first decisions include desk rejections. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Mini-invasive Surgery?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–8; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Mini-invasive Surgery based?
Of the 90 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 14 (about 16%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (19), Italy (15) and Mainland China (14). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Mini-invasive Surgery?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Mini-invasive Surgery is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Mini-invasive Surgery open access, and what is the APC?
Mini-invasive Surgery is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,600.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .