What is the best surgical oncology journal?

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Best Surgical Oncology Journal

Based on the most recent evidence, the Journal of Clinical Oncology appears to be the best surgical oncology journal, with the highest publication volume and impact in the field. 1

Top Surgical Oncology Journals by Publication Volume and Impact

The evidence indicates several leading journals in surgical oncology:

  • Journal of Clinical Oncology - highest number of publications (37 articles) in cancer studies using propensity score analysis, indicating its prominence in publishing high-quality surgical oncology research 1
  • Annals of Surgical Oncology - ranked among the top three journals (28 articles) for surgical oncology publications 1
  • Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - ranked second (29 articles) among surgical oncology publications 1

Publication Trends and Journal Quality Indicators

  • Over 50% of cancer studies using propensity score analysis in the past decade were published in the last two years, showing rapid growth in the field 1
  • Journal of Clinical Oncology published the highest number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in oncology, which are considered the gold standard in clinical research 1
  • High-impact factor journals (IF > 20) were more likely to publish intercontinental RCTs (42%), indicating broader research collaboration and applicability 1

Content Focus and Multidisciplinary Coverage

  • Annals of Surgical Oncology has established a dedicated Social Media Committee to increase visibility and engagement with published content, demonstrating innovation in research dissemination 2, 3
  • Journal of Clinical Oncology, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and European Journal of Surgical Oncology cover diverse oncologic disciplines including hepatopancreatobiliary, breast, and gynecologic surgery 2
  • There is a disparity in publication of local therapy studies (surgery and radiation) compared to systemic therapy studies in high-impact journals, with local therapy studies being less represented 4

Reporting Quality and Guidelines Adherence

  • Only 38% of surgical journals mention reporting guidelines in their author instructions, with even fewer (14%) requiring adherence to all relevant reporting guidelines 1
  • Journal of Clinical Oncology and other high-impact journals demonstrate better reporting quality for propensity score analyses compared to lower-impact journals 1
  • The quality of reporting in cancer surgical studies requires substantial improvement, even in high-impact factor journals 1

Pitfalls and Considerations When Selecting a Journal

  • Journal impact factor alone may not reflect the quality of surgical oncology content, as some high-impact general medical journals publish fewer studies on local therapies like surgery 4
  • Industry funding varies significantly between journals and study types, with local therapy trials (6.7%) having lower rates of industry funding than systemic (37.6%) or targeted therapy trials (76.3%) 4
  • Consider the journal's adherence to reporting guidelines when submitting research, as this affects the quality and reproducibility of published studies 1

Recent Developments in Surgical Oncology Publishing

  • Annals of Surgical Oncology has shown significant growth in article downloads after establishing a Social Media Committee, indicating increased visibility and impact 3
  • The European Journal of Surgical Oncology is in a steady expansion phase with a growing impact factor, aiming to consolidate its place among specialist journals 5
  • Journals are increasingly publishing practice guidelines for surgical oncology, such as the Annals of Surgical Oncology Practice Guidelines Series, which provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice 6

References

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Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

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Research

The European Journal of Surgical Oncology and its contribution to cancer surgery.

Surgical oncology clinics of North America, 2001

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