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BJS Open Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for BJS Open in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Wiley template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the BJS Open format

BJS Open is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments, Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research, Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." BJS Open 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inColorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
ISSN2474-9842
Citation impact (2-yr)3.83
h-index57
i10-index571
Total citations19,591
Article processing charge$1,931
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereKarolinska Institutet
Journal websiteacademic.oup.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in BJS Open per year

2
2010
1
2012
1
2014
44
2017
98
2018
118
2019
144
2020
359
2021
148
2022
161
2023
200
2024
190
2025

Citation impact of BJS Open by publication year

1
2010
1
2012
0
2014
572
2017
2.7K
2018
3.2K
2019
3.3K
2020
3.8K
2021
1.9K
2022
2.1K
2023
1.3K
2024
406
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in BJS Open

Update of the international HerniaSurge guidelines for groin hernia management

Cesare Stabilini, Nadine van Veenendaal, Eske Kvanner Aasvang et al. · 5 Sep 2023

BACKGROUND: Groin hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed globally, with more than 20 million procedures per year. The last guidelines on groin hernia management were published in 2018 by the HerniaSurge Group. The aim of this project was to assess new evidence and update the guidelines. The guideline is intended for…

Recommendations from the ERAS® Society for standards for the development of enhanced recovery after surgery guidelines

Mary Brindle, Gregg Nelson, Dileep N. Lobo et al. · 2 Dec 2019

BACKGROUND: ERAS® Society guidelines are holistic, multidisciplinary tools designed to improve outcomes after surgery. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) approach was initially developed for colorectal surgery and has been implemented successfully across a large number of settings, resulting in improved patient outcomes. As the ERAS approach is increasingly being adopted worldwide and new guidelines…

Population-based cohort study of the impact on postoperative mortality of anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer

Petrus Boström, Markku M. Haapamäki, Martin Rutegård et al. · 15 Oct 2018

Anastomotic leakage following anterior resection for rectal cancer may result in death. The aim of this study was to yield an updated, population-based estimate of postoperative mortality and evaluate possible interacting factors. This was a retrospective national cohort study of patients who underwent anterior resection between 2007 and 2016. Data were retrieved from a prospectively…

Incidence and management of patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous and metachronous colorectal metastases: a population-based study

Ville Väyrynen, E-V Wirta, Toni T. Seppälä et al. · 16 Jun 2020

BACKGROUND: This population-based study aimed to examine the incidence, patterns and results of multimodal management of metastatic colorectal cancer. METHODS: A retrospective population-based study was conducted on patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in Central Finland in 2000-2015. Clinical and histopathological data were retrieved and descriptive analysis was conducted to determine the pattern of metastatic disease,…

EHS and AHS guidelines for treatment of primary ventral hernias in rare locations or special circumstances

Nadia A. Henriksen, R. Kaufmann, M. P. Simons et al. · 9 Jan 2020

BACKGROUND: Rare locations of hernias, as well as primary ventral hernias under certain circumstances (cirrhosis, dialysis, rectus diastasis, subsequent pregnancy), might be technically challenging. The aim was to identify situations where the treatment strategy might deviate from routine management. METHODS: The guideline group consisted of surgeons from the European and Americas Hernia Societies. The Grading…

BJS Open template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the BJS Open format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the BJS Open template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does BJS Open use?
BJS Open uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." BJS Open 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to BJS Open?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready BJS Open 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 BJS Open template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the BJS Open format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes BJS Open?
BJS Open is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's BJS Open template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready BJS Open PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official BJS Open template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the BJS Open template cost?
You can start writing in the BJS Open template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready BJS Open PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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