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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The authors thank Pr Olivier Soubrane for its expert advice.
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Mariette, C., Piessen, G. & Robb, W.B. Publishing in surgery: how and why?. Langenbecks Arch Surg 398, 587–593 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z
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