The European Journal of Surgical Oncology and its contribution to cancer surgery.

This article describes the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, the EJSO, its aims and objectives, and its conventional and electronic publishing strategy. It highlights the role of the journal in publishing original work and educational content in respect to the generality of the clinical and academic disciplines comprising modern surgical oncology. The journal is in a steady expansion phase with a growing impact factor, and the editorial team aims to consolidate its place in the premier league of specialist journals through the merit and quality of its content and publication standards.