Gland Surgery

Gland Surgery (Gland Surg, ISSN: 2227-684X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to advancing the clinical and scientific understanding of surgical diseases of the glands, with a particular focus on the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and salivary glands, as well as the breast and pancreas. The journal publishes a broad range of article types, including original clinical and translational research, comprehensive narrative and systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, technical notes, editorials, and expert perspectives. Its primary target audience comprises endocrine surgeons, head and neck surgeons, breast surgeons, general surgeons, endocrinologists, and oncologists who seek high-quality, clinically relevant content. Published by AME Publishing Company, Gland Surgery is fully open access, ensuring that all articles are freely and permanently available online to a global readership without subscription barriers. With a 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 1.9000 and placement in JCR Quartile Q2 within its subject area, the journal holds a respectable standing in the field, reflecting solid citation impact and consistent recognition among specialty surgical journals. It is indexed in prominent databases including PubMed, PubMed Central, and Scopus, further enhancing its visibility and credibility. While the journal’s impact factor places it in the second quartile, its focused scope on glandular surgery and its commitment to open-access dissemination make it a valuable and accessible resource for clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving surgical outcomes in gland-related diseases.