About the Journal

Impact Surgery is a digital, open access, peer-reviewed, AI-powered, independent journal which spans the wide range of all surgical and perioperative specialties. Our aim is to provide a rapid and flexible platform, that results in a clear and permanent record of academic activity. To do this, we will publish research efficiently, focussing on good methodology rather than positive or negative results. As an independent, open access, peer reviewed journal, we also aim to rapidly create a fairer financial ecosystem that supports faster and better peer review.

Impact Health is a bespoke, independent medical publishing house based in Birmingham (UK), founded in 2022 after periods of consultation and expert advice. Impact Surgery is the launch journal, with Impact Case Reports, Impact Health (General Medical), Impact Quality Improvement, and Impact Public Health as new journals to be launched in the future. 

As part of its mission to improve surgical outcomes and patient care, Impact Surgery is integrating modern technologies into its editorial processes. We are now moving to a hybrid human-AI review process, to create efficiency whilst retaining accuracy. 

Impact Surgery is dedicated to exploring the future of surgery through both its research and its editorial practices, making it a forward-thinking platform for surgical professionals and researchers worldwide.

Please see About the Journal for further information. 

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Conference Abstracts: Greener Surgery Research Meeting
Published: 28-02-2025

Editorial

  • A Greener Future for Surgery: 2024 Research Conference Abstracts

    Virginia Ledda, Dmitri Nepogodiev, Aneel Bhangu
    54
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.162

Conference abstract

  • N2Ovember, Entonox waste reduction project

    Amy Manning
    55
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.139

  • Group & Save Samples for Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Surgeries

    Kean Hoong Tan, Supathum Paranama, Bhagyashree Netke, David Mak
    56
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.138

  • A really Cool Stick: The new financially viable and environmentally- friendly alternative in modern obstetric anaesthesia

    Nyree Jackson, Victoria Millington, Tina Vaz, Yoshimi Ito
    57
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.154

  • A Literature Review on Sustainable Practices in Nasoendoscopy: Evaluating Equipment, Supplementary Items, and Decontamination Methods

    Mark Williams, Phui Yee Wong, Mahmood Bhutta
    58
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.146

  • Reducing Environmental Impact in ENT Clinics: Insights from a Literature Review and National Survey on Instrument and Glove Use

    Phui Yee Wong, Mark Williams, Mahmood Bhutta
    59
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.135

  • Reducing Carbon Footprint and Costs in Healthcare: The Impact of Reverting to Pre-COVID Waste Management Practices

    Anna Hendry, Emily Liang, Ludger Barthelmes, Michelle Haughan
    60
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.132

  • Reducing the number of unnecessary post-op bloods in colorectal surgery inpatients

    Sarah Ashford, Madhu Chaudhury, C C Kearsey
    61
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.142

  • Improving sustainability and reducing waste in operating theatres: A snapshot quality improvement project on waste disposal adherence in operating theatres.

    Michael Nickson, Tanya Joseph, Kimberly Gayle, Charlotte Lewis, Enya Magill, Jason Lie
    62
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.155

  • Reducing Carbon Footprint and Costs in Microsuction: Literature Review and National Survey of ENT Practices

    Phui Yee Wong, Mark Williams , Mahmood Bhutta
    63
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.136

  • Comparing the Carbon Footprint of Energy Consumption in Emergency and Elective Operating Theatres: A Prospective Study

    Philippa Sophie Richardson, Leila Bashaireh, Cathy Spence, Anthony Chan
    64
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.153

  • Optimising NHS Teledermatology: A Quality Improvement Study on Enhancing Imaging Standards for Two-Week Wait Skin Cancer Referrals

    Maja Fulford, W. Maamoun
    65
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.133

  • A Literature Review of UV-C Light Decontamination as an Alternative to Endoscope Washer Disinfectors in Flexible Nasoendoscopy

    Mark Williams, Phui Yee Wong, Mahmood Bhutta
    66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.145

  • The sustainable value of remote consultations following primary lower limb arthroplasty.

    Alan Hilley, Timothy Petheram
    67
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.129

  • Gloves Off Campaign

    Benjamin Stainer, Emily Wilson
    68
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.140

  • Evaluating the Financial, Environmental, and Clinical Impacts of Non-Sterile Perianal Procedures: A Local Audit

    Matthew Ball, Cho Ee Ng, Daniel Mattison
    69
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.156
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