Aim and Scope

The Journal of Operivexa Surgical Sciences is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the art, science, and clinical practice of modern surgery. The journal provides a comprehensive international platform for general surgeons, surgical subspecialists, clinical researchers, operating theatre practitioners, and medical innovators to disseminate groundbreaking surgical techniques, operative methodologies, clinical trials, and transformative translational research designed to enhance patient outcomes and operative safety.

Core Areas of Focus

1. General & Acute Care Surgery

• Operative Techniques: Open, laparoscopic, and endosurgical approaches in abdominal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and colorectal surgery.

• Trauma & Emergency Care: Acute surgical critical care, damage-control surgery, resuscitative trauma management, and intensive post-operative monitoring.

• Wound & Tissue Healing: Surgical wound management, complex closure techniques, scar reduction protocols, and biological mesh applications.

2. Specialized & Subspecialty Surgical Disciplines

• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery: Minimally invasive cardiac procedures, vascular reconstruction, endovascular stenting, and thoracic oncology resections.

• Neurosurgery & Orthopedics: Complex spinal interventions, neuro-trauma decompression, joint replacement, biomechanical implants, and reconstructive orthopedic surgery.

• Oncologic & Transplant Surgery: Multimodal surgical oncology, organ transplantation (liver, kidney, heart), immunologic monitoring, and microvascular reconstructive surgery.

• Pediatric & Plastic Surgery: Congenital defect repair, aesthetic and reconstructive tissue transfer, and pediatric surgical specialties.

3. Surgical Technology, Innovation & Robotics

• Robotic & Computer-Assisted Surgery: Ergonomics, instrumentation, tactile feedback, and next-generation robotic surgery platforms.

• Image-Guided Interventions: Real-time intraoperative imaging, AI-assisted navigation systems, 3D surgical planning, and virtual surgical simulation.

• Perioperative Medicine & Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, anesthesia advancements, surgical safety checklists, infection mitigation, and quality assurance.

Accepted Article Types

To encourage wide-ranging scientific exchange, the journal accepts high-quality submissions in the following formats:

• Original Research Articles

• Review Articles & Systematic Meta-Analyses

• Clinical Case Reports & Operative Case Series

• Surgical Technique Innovations & Clinical Notes

• Editorials, Opinions & Perspectives

• Short Communications & Mini-Reviews

• Video Surgical Procedures & Clinical Visual Presentations (PPTS)

Author Guidelines: Journal of Operivexa Surgical Sciences

1. Overview and Editorial Policy

The Journal of Operivexa Surgical Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by SB Research and Publisher (SBRP). The journal publishes advances in operative techniques, clinical investigations, perioperative management, surgical innovation, and interdisciplinary surgical sciences.

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-anonymized peer review to ensure scientific validity, ethical compliance, and clinical significance.

2. Accepted Article Categories

3. Manuscript Structure & Preparation

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), standard letter/A4 size with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins, 1.5 line spacing, and continuous line numbering throughout.

A. Title Page (Uploaded as a separate file for blinded review)

• Title: Concise and descriptive; avoid abbreviations.

• Authors: Full names, institutional affiliations, departments, cities, and countries.

• Corresponding Author: Full name, institutional address, telephone number, and official email address.

• Running Title: A shortened title of no more than 50 characters.

B. Main Blinded Manuscript

1. Title, Abstract & Keywords:

   • Structured abstract for original research: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

   • Include 4 to 6 relevant Keywords (using MeSH terms where applicable).

2. Introduction: Formulate the research question, clinical problem, relevant surgical background, and objectives.

3. Materials and Methods / Operative Technique:

   • Describe study design, patient selection, inclusion/exclusion criteria, surgical procedures, and follow-up protocols in detail.

   • Cite reporting guidelines: CONSORT for randomized trials, STROBE for observational studies, and CARE for surgical case reports.

   • State institutional review board (IRB) approval and informed patient consent clearly.

4. Results: Present clinical outcomes, surgical metrics, complications, and statistical analyses clearly. Avoid duplicating numerical data between text and tables.

5. Discussion: Contextualize findings within current surgical literature, state novel clinical implications, discuss limitations, and propose future directions.

6. Conclusion: Clear summary of the primary clinical outcomes and takeaways.

7. Declarations:

   • Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate: State approving committee name and reference number.

   • Consent for Publication: Confirm written informed consent was obtained from patients for publication of identifiable images or clinical details.

   • Competing Interests: Disclose any financial or personal conflicts.

   • Funding Acknowledgments: State funding agencies and grant numbers (if applicable).

   • Author Contributions: Detailed statement outlining each author's role according to ICMJE criteria.

4. Technical Specifications & Multimedia

• Figures and Intraoperative Images:

  • High-resolution files (TIFF or JPEG), minimum 300 DPI for photographs and 600 DPI for line art.

  • Patient identity must be fully anonymized (eyes obscured, identifying numbers/tattoos removed).

  • Surgical arrows, labels, and scale bars should be clearly visible.

• Operative Video Submissions:

  • Formats: MP4 or AVI (H.264 codec preferred).

  • Resolution: Minimum 720p (1280×720) or 1080p (1920×1080).

  • Duration: Maximum 10 minutes, accompanied by professional voiceover narration or descriptive captions in English.

• References:

  • Use Vancouver Style (numbered consecutively in order of appearance using square brackets, e.g., [1], [2-4]).

  • Include DOIs for all electronic citations where available.

5. Peer Review & Publication Process

• Initial Screening: The editorial office and handling editor screen submissions for scope, technical presentation, and plagiarism compliance (using Crossref/Turnitin).

• Double-Anonymized Peer Review: Manuscripts meeting standards are sent to a minimum of two independent external peer reviewers. Reviewers are allocated a standard 14-day review window.

• Editorial Decision: Authors receive revision requests (minor/major) or formal decisions based on expert evaluation.

• Open Access & Licensing: Published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) terms, enabling unrestricted reading, distribution, and citation with appropriate attribution.

6. Submission Procedure

Authors can submit their manuscripts, cover letters, and supplementary files through:

• Online Portal: https://sbresearchandpublisher.com/submission/

• Direct Editorial Email: contact@sbresearchandpublisher.com (Subject line: New Manuscript Submission – Journal of Operivexa Surgical Sciences)