Aims & Scope
Journal of Surgery Proceedings (JKSP) publishes peer-reviewed research on the scientific foundations, technological innovations, and engineering principles underlying surgical devices, biomaterials, and minimally invasive techniques—advancing the biomedical science of surgical technology without clinical outcome studies.
Core Research Domains
Surgical Device Engineering
- Laparoscopic instrument design and biomechanics
- Endoscopic tool development and material properties
- Robotic surgical system architecture and control mechanisms
- Single-incision device innovation (SILS technology)
- Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) instrumentation
- Surgical navigation system engineering
Biomaterials for Surgical Applications
- Biocompatible materials for surgical implants
- Tissue scaffolds for regenerative procedures
- Biodegradable suture material development
- Surface modification technologies for surgical devices
- Antimicrobial coatings for surgical instruments
- Smart materials for adaptive surgical tools
Surgical Robotics & Automation
- Robotic manipulator kinematics for surgical tasks
- Haptic feedback systems in robotic surgery
- Machine vision for surgical guidance
- Autonomous surgical subtask execution algorithms
- Teleoperation system latency and control stability
- Human-robot interface design for surgical platforms
Imaging & Visualization Technology
- Endoscopic imaging system optics and sensor technology
- 3D visualization systems for minimally invasive procedures
- Fluorescence imaging for surgical guidance
- Augmented reality overlay systems for surgical navigation
- Image processing algorithms for surgical video enhancement
- Optical coherence tomography for intraoperative assessment
Secondary Focus Areas
Biomechanics & Tissue Interaction
- Tissue-device interface mechanics
- Organ deformation modeling
- Surgical tool-tissue force analysis
- Pneumoperitoneum biomechanics
Surgical Simulation Technology
- Virtual reality surgical trainers
- Phantom tissue model development
- Haptic simulation systems
- Competency assessment algorithms
Energy-Based Surgical Devices
- Electrosurgical unit design and safety
- Ultrasonic dissection technology
- Laser ablation system engineering
- Radiofrequency device development
Computational Methods
- Finite element analysis of surgical procedures
- AI-based surgical workflow recognition
- Machine learning for device optimization
- Surgical planning software development
Sterilization & Safety Engineering
- Sterilization validation for complex devices
- Bioburden reduction technologies
- Surgical smoke evacuation systems
- Instrument reprocessing protocols
Physiological Monitoring Systems
- Intraoperative sensor technology
- Tissue perfusion monitoring devices
- Pressure measurement systems
- Real-time physiological feedback algorithms
Emerging Research Frontiers
Explicitly Out of Scope
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Clinical Diagnosis & Patient Treatment
Studies focused on disease diagnosis, patient selection criteria, treatment protocols, or clinical decision-making. Rationale: JKSP focuses on device/material science, not clinical medicine.
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Surgical Outcome Studies & Case Reports
Clinical trials, retrospective outcome analyses, case series, or individual patient reports. Rationale: Our scope is technological innovation, not clinical effectiveness.
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Pharmacological Interventions
Drug development, anesthesia protocols, or pharmaceutical studies. Rationale: These fall outside surgical technology and biomedical device engineering.
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Healthcare Policy & Economics
Cost-effectiveness analyses, health policy discussions, or healthcare system studies without substantial technological component. Rationale: Not aligned with biomedical engineering focus.
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Pure Clinical Training Methods
Surgical education curricula, resident training programs, or clinical competency frameworks without novel simulation technology. Rationale: Educational methods alone do not constitute biomedical science research.
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Expedited Review
- Original Research Articles (device/material development)
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses (technology assessment)
- Methods Papers (novel experimental techniques)
- Technical Notes (device validation protocols)
Regular Review Timeline
- Short Communications (preliminary findings)
- Data Notes (device characterization datasets)
- Perspectives (technology trends analysis)
- Review Articles (state-of-the-art surveys)
Selective Acceptance
- Opinion Pieces (only from established experts)
- Commentaries (must address significant controversies)
- Letters to Editor (substantive technical discussions)
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
All submissions must follow discipline-appropriate standards: ARRIVE for animal studies, CONSORT for device trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews.
Data Availability
Raw data, CAD files, and experimental protocols must be deposited in recognized repositories (Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad) or provided as supplementary materials.
Ethics Compliance
Animal studies require IACUC approval. Human tissue studies require IRB approval. All research must comply with Helsinki Declaration principles.
Preprint Policy
Preprints on arXiv, bioRxiv, or medRxiv are welcomed. Authors must disclose preprint DOI upon submission. Preprinting does not affect consideration.
Reproducibility
Experimental methods must include sufficient detail for replication. Device specifications, material properties, and fabrication protocols must be fully documented.
Conflict of Interest
All financial relationships, patent applications, and commercial affiliations must be disclosed. Industry-funded research is accepted with full transparency.
