Call for Papers
Submit your fetal surgery research to our global peer-reviewed platform.
Advancing Prenatal Intervention Science
Fetal Surgery invites original manuscripts from maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, and researchers worldwide. We publish peer-reviewed studies advancing intrauterine surgical techniques, prenatal diagnostics, fetoscopic innovations, and outcomes research that transforms care for mothers and their unborn children across the full spectrum of fetal conditions.
Priority Research Areas
Open Fetal Surgery
- Myelomeningocele repair techniques
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair
- Sacrococcygeal teratoma resection
- Fetal cardiac interventions
Fetoscopic Procedures
- Twin-twin transfusion syndrome laser therapy
- Fetoscopic spina bifida repair
- Umbilical cord occlusion techniques
- Amniotic band release procedures
Prenatal Diagnostics
- Advanced ultrasound imaging protocols
- Fetal MRI interpretation advances
- Genetic testing and counseling
- Biomarker discovery for fetal conditions
Outcomes and Follow-up
- Long-term developmental outcomes
- Maternal health and recovery studies
- Quality of life assessments
- Comparative effectiveness research
Placental Interventions
- Placental vascular malformations
- Chorioamniotic membrane separation
- Placenta accreta management
- Placental insufficiency treatments
Emerging Technologies
- Robotic-assisted fetal surgery
- Novel instrumentation development
- Artificial placenta research
- Gene therapy for fetal conditions
Manuscript Categories
Original Research
Novel clinical findings, surgical technique innovations, and analytical investigations with clear implications for prenatal intervention practice and patient outcomes.
Review Articles
Comprehensive syntheses of current evidence on significant fetal surgery topics with critical analysis, practice recommendations, and future research directions.
Case Reports
Detailed documentation of rare conditions, novel surgical approaches, unexpected outcomes, or educational cases offering important lessons for fetal surgery practitioners.
Technical Notes
Innovations in surgical instrumentation, imaging protocols, anesthetic techniques, or perioperative management strategies enhancing fetal surgery safety and efficacy.
Rapid Publication Timeline: Initial editorial decision within two to three weeks of submission. Accepted manuscripts are published online within four to six weeks of acceptance with immediate open access visibility ensuring your fetal surgery research reaches the global medical community without delay.
Submission Requirements
Manuscripts should follow our detailed Instructions for Authors formatting requirements. Include comprehensive methodology with reproducible surgical protocols, appropriate statistical analysis with effect sizes, and thorough discussion of clinical implications for prenatal intervention practice. All research involving human subjects must document institutional review board approval and informed consent procedures.
We encourage data sharing through recognized repositories and support inclusion of supplementary surgical videos, extended imaging sequences, and detailed methodological appendices that enhance transparency and educational value of published fetal surgery research.
Submit Your Research Today
Join pioneers advancing fetal surgical intervention and prenatal medicine worldwide.
