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. A key initiative is our use of AI-driven tools, such as ChatGPT, to streamline and enhance our review and editorial workflows.

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. 1 No. 4 (2024): Global Health
Published: 31-07-2024

Editorial

  • Neglected women's health needs in conflict zones

    Hiba Hamdar
    120-121
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.77

  • The hidden pandemic: surgical wound complications and the use of technology for early detection and prevention Technology for early detection of wound infections

    Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts
    122-123
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.85

Original research paper

  • A qualitative exploration of factors influencing functional outcomes after road traffic orthopedic injuries: perspectives from Rwandan victims and healthcare providers

    JC Allen Ingabire, Aimee Stewart, JB Sagahutu, Gerard Urimubenshi, Georges Bucyibaruta, Carine Uwakunda, Claudine Uwera, JP Nganabashaka, Joel Nshumuyiki, Sonti Pilusa, David Tumusiime
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.82

  • A comparative analysis of the health, financial, distributive, and cost-effectiveness impacts of maxillofacial surgery in Guinea

    Mirjam Hamer, Dennis Alcorn, Raphiou Oumar Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Fatoumata Bah, Alhassane Conde, Lancine Traore, Etienne Millimouno, Chelsea Peacock, Chris Glasgo, Peter Linz, Mark G Shrime
    136-144
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.79

  • Variation of elective healthcare in West Africa: secondary analysis of an inguinal hernia international cohort study

    Maria Picciochi, Anita Eseenam Agbeko, Fareeda Agyei
    145-153
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.80

Education

  • Undertaking and writing up a systematic review: a step by step guide

    David Naumann
    154-157
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.71

Community Engagement

  • Transforming Health Advocate Initiatives in Punjab and beyond through Surgical Community Engagement

    Atul Suroy, Deepak Jain, Amit Gulrez, Amandeep Kaur, Prateek Shukla, Sonia Mathai, Deepak Singh Samson, Anna John, Parvez Haque, Rohin Mittal, Dhruva Ghosh
    158-160
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.72

  • Surgical Site Infection Prevention Training of Community Health workers in Rwanda. Surgical CEI in Rwanda

    Emmanuel MUNYANEZA, Viviane UMUTESI, Esperance MUHAWENAYO, Espoir MWUNGURA NGABO, Joel NSHUMUYIKI, Alphonsine IMANISHIMWE, Jean Pierre NGANABASHAKA, Jean de Dieu HARAGIRIMANA, Georges BUCYIBARUTA, Isaie NCOGOZA, Jean de la Croix INGABIRE, Faustin NTIRENGANYA
    161-163
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62463/surgery.78
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