The manuscript, together with a disk, should be submitted in quadruplicate with four sets of illustrations, typewritten double-spaced on one side of the paper with a wide margin. The manuscript should match the file on disk exactly. For details refer to Disk Submission. Editorial work and copy-editing will be executed from the disk version of your manuscript.
All manuscripts are subject to editorial review.
Manuscripts are received with the explicit understanding that they are not under simultaneous consideration by any other publication. Submission of an article for publication implies the transfer of the copyright from the author to the publisher upon acceptance. Accepted papers become the permanent property of 'Digestive Surgery' and may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the publisher. It is the author's responsibility to obtain permission to reproduce illustrations, tables, etc. from other publications. Review Articles 3.