Submission Guidelines

The Operative Review of Surgery (The O.R.) now publishes peer-reviewed articles throughout the entire field of surgery. We are an award winning program dedicated to surgical education.

ISSN: 2837-3413

Table of Contents

Publication Process
Content/Format
Become an Official Subject Contributor
Examples

Publication Process

Topic Approval

  • Before Starting, Email Us to Confirm the Topic: submissions@operativereview.com
  • For Ideas, Navigate Through Our Subject Pages
    • Completed Peer-Reviewed Articles will Have an Author and Publication Information in the Title Heading
  • Any Topic Related to Surgery Will Be Considered
  • We Can Provide Direction if You Would Like to Write an Article but Are Unsure what Topic to Pursue

Submission and Peer-Review

  • Topic Should Be Approved Before Submission
  • Email the Manuscript and Any Associated Material to: submissions@operativereview.com
  • The Manuscript Will Undergo A Thorough Peer-Review Among Our Editors, Topic Contributors, and Volunteer Reviewers
  • The Manuscript Will Be Sent Back for Any Necessary Revisions
  • Upon Acceptance of Revisions, the Manuscript Will Be Sent for Publication

Publication

  • Once Approved, the Article Will Be Published in 1-2 Weeks
  • There are No Article Processing Charges (APC)

Rights

  • All Articles are Published in an Open Access Format
  • Published Articles Become the Property of The Operative Review of Surgery and May Not Be Published Elsewhere Without Written Permission from The Operative Review of Surgery
  • Unauthorized Use of the Program’s Name, Logo, or Any Content for Commercial Purposes is Not Permitted by the O.R.

Future Changes

  • The O.R. Reserves the Right to Make Corrections, Updates, or Changes to Published Articles at Anytime
  • Future Changes Will Be Noted in the Heading of Each Article
  • Prior Versions Will Be Available Upon Request

Content/Format

Content

  • Content is Written in Bullet-Point Format, Not Paragraphs
    • The Goal is to Create Well-Written Concise High-Yield Reviews for Busy Surgeons
  • The Manuscript Content Should Be Comparable to a Similar Textbook Chapter
  • Content Should Be Primarily Directed to General Surgeons & Surgery Residents
  • Any & All Relevant ABSITE Material Should Be Included
  • No Abstracts or Conclusions
  • It is the Author’s Responsibility to Avoid Any Copyright Violations Which are Prohibited and Will Not Be Tolerated by the Operative Review of Surgery

Page Format

  • Use Microsoft Word .doc or .docx
  • There are No Other Specific Formatting Requirements
  • The O.R. Will Format Articles to Our Specifications Upon Acceptance

Article Length

  • There is no Technical Minimum or Maximum Length for Articles
  • Articles Should Be Long Enough to Warrant Their Own Discussion
  • Articles that are Too Long May Be Better Served as Multiple Articles Depending on the Topic – Left to the Discretion of the Authors and Editors
  • All Relevant Material Regarding the Topic Should Be Covered

Figures/Images

  • Format: JPEG, .jpg
  • Size: Submit the Largest Size Available, We Will Condense Images to the Appropriate Size for Online Viewing
  • Include the Image Where it Belongs in the Manuscript, Including a Description
  • Include the Appropriate Reference within the References Section:
    • The End of the Reference Should Include the License; Ex. (License: CC BY-NC-4.0) or (License: Public Domain)
  • Good Resources to Find Available Images:
  • All Figures/Images Must Be Either from the Author Themselves, Available Under a Creative Commons License, or Available Under Public Domain
  • Published Figures/Images that Maintain a Copyright Must First Obtain Official Written Approval from the Publisher Prior to Submission

Mnemonics

  • Include Any Relevant Mnemonics at the End of the Review, Before the References Section
  • The Primary Manuscript Sections Will Be Linked to the Mnemonic Section Where Appropriate
  • *Obviously, Not All Pages Will Have Associated Mnemonics to Include

References

  • Follow AMA Style
  • No Minimum or Maximum Number of References
  • Everything Should Be Referenced Appropriately as if You Were Writing a Textbook or “Traditional” Journal Article
  • When Providing a Reference for a Figure/Image or Table: The End of the Reference Should Include the License; Ex. (License: CC BY-NC-4.0) or (License: Public Domain)

Become an Official Subject Contributor

You do not need to be an official “contributor” to submit or publish articles with us. Single-article submissions are openly accepted and encouraged. Motivated authors can apply for a leadership position as an official Subject Contributor. Any subject topic is open: “Pediatric Surgery Contributor”, “Trauma Surgery Contributor”, etc. If you are interested, simply reach out and let us know. Email us at team@operativereview.com.

Requirements:

  • Publish 3 Topic Articles within the Subject Field
  • Provide Minor Periodic Updates Every 1-2 Months Throughout the Course of an Academic Year to Other Pages

Examples

Velez DR. Hemorrhagic Shock & Trauma Resuscitation. The Operative Review of Surgery. 2023; 1:1-10.

Ramirez MS. Paget Disease of the Breast. The Operative Review of Surgery. 2023; 1:17-19.

Cain JW. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The Operative Review of Surgery. 2023; 1:29-40.

Bauer JP. PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS). The Operative Review of Surgery. 2023; 1:129-133.

Steele VR. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI). The Operative Review of Surgery. 2023; 1:253-261.