Journal profile · Medicine-Gastroenterology
Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology
ISSN 2559-723X · eISSN 2601-1700 · Celsius Publishing House
Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 25 days (submission to first decision, publisher); 72 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology is published by Celsius Publishing House. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders and Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes, together about 23.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncologyis the official journal of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists & Oncologists (IASGO). IASGO has been at the forefront of globalization of medical knowledge for more than 3 decades. IASGO has established a program aimed at globalization of medical knowledge and expertise through a well-structured and precisely organized system of continued medical education. The main characteristics of this program have always been the multi-disciplinary structure and multi-national reach, aiming to update the members in the newest developments in the fields of surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, endoscopy, and interventional radiology. The scope of Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology is to promote and facilitate at a global scale the interactions (communication and collaborations) between medical professionals specialized in these disciplines and basic scientists. IASGO leadership is fully committed to have an Journal that is highly respected as a scientific forum for all members working in the areas of surgery, gastroenterology and oncology. We aim to transform Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology in a indispensable and highly valued scientific platform for heathcare professionals, with wide international visibility.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Gastroenterology
Editor-in-chief Masatoshi MAKUUCHIPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 3%); most named Japan 10, United States 9, Romania 9, France 4, Italy 3 (63 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisMedicine9%
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersMedicine7.6%
- Gastric Cancer Management and OutcomesMedicine7%
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsMedicine6.8%
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesMedicine6.7%
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchMedicine5.9%
- Minimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesMedicine5.8%
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer StudiesMedicine4.9%
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)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | Q4 | 163/176 | 7th |
| Surgery | Q4 | 560/597 | 6th |
| Oncology | Q4 | 408/428 | 4th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, Crossref, DOI/Crossref, SCImago, Harvard Library, Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI)Publisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.34OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 434 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 74 |
| 2025 | 72 | 72 | 82 |
| 2024 | 59 | 59 | 32 |
| 2023 | 55 | 55 | 41 |
| 2022 | 39 | 39 | 34 |
| 2021 | 46 | 46 | 25 |
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
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 25 daysPublisher 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 | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 280 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted15, with length limits
- brief reportsBrief Reports are short communications of definitive results of a study that is more limited in scope but of substantial clinical or scientific importance.Length not stated
- case reportions, Acknowledgements (if applicable). Case reports should up to 1500 words and 10-25 references. Video Abstracts High resolution videomain text ≤ 1,500 words
- cases in clinical medicineThe case reports address brief discussions of rare diseases or new ideas that may contribute to better patient management.Length not stated
- corrigendumCorrection to an error in published manuscript; due to author’s error.Length not stated
- editorialtate and future research directions. An editorial can have a 1000 words with 1-10 references. Typically, an editorial has one or twmain text ≤ 1,000 words
- erratumCorrection to an error in published manuscript; due to publisher’s error.Length not stated
- express communicationOriginal Articles, Surgical Techniques and Case Reports which present new and important surgical methods, diagnostic developments or therapeutic advances of exc…Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor includes constructive comments on articles published in SGO or offers an alternative point of view based on personal experience.Length not stated
- original reportsResearch articles use primary or secondary data. Both basic science and clinical research papers fall into this category.Length not stated
- retractionA retraction of a published article indicates that the original article should not have been published and that its data and conclusions should not be used.Length not stated
- review articleon, Content, Conclusions, References. A review article should have a maximum of 4500 words with a maximum of 70 references. Systematic Reviews and Metmain text ≤ 4,500 words
- review articlesReview articles are articles that should provide an overview of existing knowledge on a topic, highlighting resolved issues and unresolved questions.Length not stated
- surgical techniquesSurgical techniques papers are used to describe a procedure or novel operative approach or, occasionally, an entirely new type of operation, and demonstrate its…Length not stated
- systematic reviews and meta-analysesSystematic reviews are a type of review that uses systematic methods to collect significant published data and research studies, and integrate their findings qu…Length not stated
- video abstractsHigh resolution video must be accompanied with narration by a native English speaking individual.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Duplicate publication not allowed. Model summary
Manuscripts submitted for publication in Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology cannot be published, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access under CC BY-NC 4.0 license. Model summary
Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology applies the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits readers to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format, remix, adapt, build upon the published works non-commercially, and license the derivative works on different terms, provided the original material is properly cited and the use is non-commercial.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening with Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate). Model summary
All articles accepted for publication in Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology are reviewed for originality with a plagiarism screening soft (Crossref Similarity Check, powered by iThenticate).
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
- Celsius Publishing House
- ISSN
- 2559-723X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2601-1700
- Society / sponsor
- International Association of Surgeons
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology
How long does peer review take at Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology?
The publisher reports about 25 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 Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 280 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology based?
Of the 63 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (10), United States (9) and Romania (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology is indexed in Scopus.
Is Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology open access, and what is the APC?
Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .