ANNALS OF SURGERY

Annals of Surgery (ISSN 0003-4932) is a prestigious monthly peer-reviewed journal published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in the United States, widely recognized as a leading platform for high-impact surgical research. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it consistently maintains a high impact factor and typically ranks in the first or second quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal classification, reflecting its elite standing within the global medical community. The journal prioritizes the dissemination of rigorous original research, clinical practice innovations, and cutting-edge advancements across a broad spectrum of surgical disciplines, including general surgery, oncologic surgery, trauma care, and minimally invasive techniques. Due to its stringent editorial standards and intense competition for publication, Annals of Surgery is renowned for its selective acceptance process, demanding exceptional methodological rigor and novel contributions from authors. Consequently, it serves as a critical resource for surgeons, researchers, and clinicians seeking authoritative insights into the most significant developments in the field, while its subscription-based model ensures that access to its full-text content is reserved for institutional and individual subscribers.