''Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England'' is a

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published eight times a year by the

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, in January, March, April, May, July, September, October and November. The sister journal of the ''Annals'' is the '' Bulletin of the Royal College of Surgeons of England''. The ''Annals'' publishes

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ed papers on all branches of surgery, with emphasis on clinical research. It also includes: letters and comments, a technical section, news from

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, discussion of controversial topics, CORESS feedback, and book reviews. There is in addition a selection of trainee presentations from England and Wales. The editorial board consists of members of the College Council and experts from surgical specialties. The current Editor-in-Chief of the ''Annals'' is Professor Benedict Rogers. Back issues from one year ago or more are archived on PubMed Central and thus may be accessed free of charge. Current and recent issues can be accessed online via Ingenta Connect. the

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for the ''Annals'' is 1.220. The journal is indexed in PubMed and Science Citation Index.

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