消化外科學回答了外科醫(yī)生對消化道疾病的完整信息需求。該期刊具有跨學科范圍，使專家了解所有領域的進展，有助于改善胃腸疾病的診斷和治療。 特別強調(diào)報告和評估最新發(fā)展的文章，包括基礎研究和技術創(chuàng)新的結果，如新的內(nèi)窺鏡和腹腔鏡手術。 每項貢獻都與消化外科醫(yī)生的需求密切配合。 因此，對于希望他們的實踐從熟悉所有方面的新知識中受益的所有臨床醫(yī)生來說，期刊是一個重要的，省時的工具。

Digestive Surgeryí answers the complete information needs of surgeons concerned with diseases of the alimentary tract. Interdisciplinary in scope, the journal keeps the specialist aware of advances in all fields contributing to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. Particular emphasis is given to articles which report and evaluate recent developments, including results of basic research and technical innovations, such as new endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. Each contribution is carefully aligned with the needs of digestive surgeons. Thus the journal is an important, time-saving tool for all clinicians who want their practice to benefit from a familiarity with new knowledge in all its dimensions.