Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research, a forum for exciting findings in the field of surgical research, is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that encompasses basic, translational, and clinical research in all surgery-related disciplines, with a particular focus on minimally invasive procedures.
ASIR promotes the exchange of ideas, concepts and findings in all aspects of surgery. The journal aims to open up new avenues for the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of surgical problems, and be a bridge between different surgical specialties. The journal considers articles from any area of surgery-related research, including, but not limited to:
- Surgical research
- Clinical studies
- Surgical techniques and procedures
- Bioengineering
- Emerging technologies
- Endoscopy
- Teaching and stimulation
- Minimally invasive surgery
Editors-in-Chief
- Stanley W. Ashley, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Seigo Kitano, Oita University
- Ronald Matteotti, West Virginia University
Society affiliations

Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research is affiliated with the International Bariatric Club.
Articles
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Review
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2013, 7:4 (16 April 2013)Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm, diagnosis, clinical presentation and management: a concise review
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Research article
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2013, 7:3 (5 March 2013)Outcome of repeat surgery for genital prolapse using prolift-mesh
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Hypothesis
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2013, 7:2 (5 March 2013)Expandable Micro-motor Bur, design of a new device for least invasive extraction of broken teeth roots
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Review
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2013, 7:1 (7 January 2013)Intraoperative laser angiography using the SPY system: review of the literature and recommendations for use
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Research article
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2012, 6:13 (27 December 2012)One year successful outcomes for novel sacroiliac joint arthrodesis system
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Research article
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2012, 6:12 (19 November 2012)TissuePatch™ as a novel synthetic sealant for repair of superficial lung defect: in vitro tests results
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Review
Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm, diagnosis, clinical presentation and management: a concise review
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2013, 7:4
Editors' profiles
Prof Stanley W. Ashley
Professor Stanley W. Ashley is a gastrointestinal surgeon based at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA, where he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Program Director of the General Surgery Residency. He is also the Frank Sawyer Professor at Harvard Medical School and currently a director of the American Board of Surgery.
Prof Seigo Kitano
Professor Seigo Kitano is currently a Professor and Chairman at the Department of Surgery I in Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan. He is a visiting Professor at the University of Cape Town, Chang Gung Medical College and the University of California in Irvine. He is also the President of the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery, as well as Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society.
Dr Ronald Matteotti
Dr Ronald Matteotti holds specialty certificates in general, gastrointestinal and trauma surgery. His primary interest is hepato-biliary disease and gastro-intestinal cancer, especially minimally invasive approaches to gastric and colo-rectal malignancies. His research founded at Mount Sinai Hospital and further at Fox Chase Cancer Center includes pathophysiological changes during laparoscopy in a sepsis model and novel targets to treat hepato-cellular cancer. He has recently co-edited the book "Minimally Invasive Surgical Oncology: State-of- the-Art Cancer Management".
Related book title
Minimally Invasive Surgical Oncology - State-of-the-Art Cancer Management
Editors: Ronald Matteotti & Stanley W Ashley
This newly released book provides a unique and comprehensive overview of the current status of minimally invasive surgery in oncology patients and in addition offers valuable insights into the future of this
constantly evolving field. For more information please visit this webpage.
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