We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Salomone Di Saverio has been appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of Surgeries (ISSN: 2673-4095).
Prof. Dr. Salomone Di Saverio is a distinguished Consultant Surgeon specializing in general surgery with a particular interest in surgical oncology focused on the field of colorectal cancer, esophago-gastric cancer, and Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer, currently Chief of Surgery at Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, AST Ascoli in Italy.
Following his postgraduate training in General Surgery at the University of Bologna (graduating as specialist surgeon magna cum laude in 2008), he held roles in emergency and trauma units at Maggiore Hospital and completed a Clinical Fellowship in Upper GI Surgery at Frenchay Hospital, UK. His career spans international experience, including visiting positions at the University of Miami (USA), University of Kwazulu Natal (South Africa), and institutions in France and Poland, with certifications in advanced life support (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and ALS).
A prolific researcher, he has authored over 660 scientific papers and has an h–index of 103. With expertise in emergency, abdominal, laparoscopic, and oncological surgery, he has performed over 10,000 major procedures and led more than 50 research projects. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, he is a member of international surgical societies (e.g., International Society of Surgery, Trauma Society of South Africa, ACS, RCS Eng, SAGES, ACPGBI, ESSO, SICO, SIC, etc.) and holds professional registrations in Italy, the UK, and South Africa.
The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Salomone Di Saverio, who shared his vision for the journal and his views on the research area:
1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take the role as its Editor-in-Chief?
It is a young journal yet with a good background and impact factor, with a promising future.
2. What is your vision for the journal?
Increase the research and evidence with particular focus on surgical oncology, major abdominal surgery and novel minimal techniques including robotics and hybrid procedures combined with interventional endoscopy and interventional radiology, for treating esophagogastric cancer and HBO and colorectal cancer.
3. What does the future of this field of research look like?
I believe we should also give visibility to technique articles and make an educational platform for young surgeons.
4. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?
I believe that if this is supported and financed by the institutions and universities, open access would be an excellent way to spread surgical knowledge and research.
We wish Prof. Dr. Salomone Di Saverio every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.
