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01-04-2013 | Original Article

Publishing in surgery: how and why?

Authors: Christophe Mariette, Guillaume Piessen, William B. Robb

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 4/2013

Abstract

Introduction

Evidence-based medicine continues to have an increasingly important impact on all surgical departments, with the art of publication becoming a skill in its own right and occupying an ever more central role. However, it remains a challenge for any surgeon to publish their work.

Purpose

The aims of this educational review are to understand why, what and where surgeons should publish and to provide surgeons with a guide regarding the publication process and the rules to be adhered to.

Methodology

This review targets (1) any surgeon beginning their scientific publication activity, (2) more experienced surgeons who wish to optimise their ability to have their work published and finally (3) leaders of research departments who aspire to improve the quality of their publications and their research productivity and profile.

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Title: Publishing in surgery: how and why?
Authors: Christophe Mariette
Guillaume Piessen
William B. Robb
Publication date: 01-04-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z

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Publishing in surgery: how and why?

Abstract

Introduction

Purpose

Methodology

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Purpose

Methodology

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