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The Surgeon Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for The Surgeon in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the The Surgeon format
The Surgeon is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Surgical Simulation and Training, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, The Surgeon 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Surgical Simulation and Training Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes |
| ISSN | 1479-666X |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.62 |
| h-index | 77 |
| i10-index | 889 |
| Total citations | 35,452 |
| Article processing charge | $3,440 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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The Surgeon template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the The Surgeon format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The Surgeon template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does The Surgeon use?
The Surgeon uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, The Surgeon 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The Surgeon?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready The Surgeon document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the The Surgeon template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the The Surgeon format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes The Surgeon?
The Surgeon is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's The Surgeon template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready The Surgeon PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official The Surgeon template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the The Surgeon template cost?
You can start writing in the The Surgeon template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready The Surgeon PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.