About the Journal

Surgical Innovations & Transplant Medicine (SITM) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research, clinical studies, and reviews in the fields of surgery, transplantation, and biomedical innovations. The journal provides a global platform for surgeons, clinicians, and researchers to share discoveries, techniques, and advancements that enhance surgical precision, transplant outcomes, and patient safety.

SITM aims to promote collaboration among surgical specialists, transplant physicians, and biomedical scientists by integrating fundamental research with clinical application. The journal emphasizes innovative surgical methods, emerging technologies, and translational research to improve organ transplantation, regenerative medicine, and perioperative care worldwide.

The journal welcomes original research articles, clinical trials, case studies, and reviews addressing contemporary topics and innovations in surgical and transplant sciences. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):

• General surgery, minimally invasive, and robotic techniques
• Transplant immunology, graft survival, and rejection mechanisms
• Organ transplantation (liver, kidney, heart, lung, pancreas, and composite tissues)
• Experimental surgery and organ preservation techniques
• Vascular, hepatobiliary, and thoracic surgery
• Regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and tissue engineering
• Biomaterials, 3D printing, and surgical innovation
• Transplant ethics, organ allocation, and bioethics in surgical medicine
• Perioperative management, critical care, and surgical outcomes research
• Artificial intelligence, surgical simulation, and precision medicine

SITM is published under an open-access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to surgeons, researchers, and readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to read, share, and reproduce content in any format with appropriate citation of the original work.

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All manuscripts submitted to SITM undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity.

The editorial board consists of leading experts in surgery, transplantation, and biomedical sciences, committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing and research ethics.

• Original Research Articles
• Clinical Trials and Case Reports
• Review and Systematic Studies
• Technical and Procedural Notes
• Short Communications and Commentary Articles