World Journal of Surgery
The official journal connects the surgical community with research, reviews, developments and outcomes across surgical disciplines.
Explore the journal →Science & Education
Knowledge that moves surgery forward.
ISS/SIC connects research, education and international surgical exchange through the World Journal of Surgery, the Integrated Societies, training initiatives, digital learning and International Surgical Week.
One international platform
Science.
Education.
Exchange.
Education.
Exchange.
01Research and publication
02Courses and training
03Global surgical education
04Digital learning
Science & education pathways
Different formats. One shared purpose.
Education within ISS/SIC is delivered across the Society, its five Integrated Societies, the World Journal of Surgery and the international congress platform.
Courses & Training
Practical education and professional development are provided through ISS/SIC activities and the specialist programs of its Integrated Societies.
Explore courses & training →Global Surgery & Guidelines
ISS/SIC works to connect international expertise with education and guidance that can reflect different clinical settings and available resources.
Explore global surgery & guidelines →Webinars & Digital Learning
Digital formats extend education between congress years and create more frequent opportunities to learn across specialties and regions.
Current initiatives →
Official Journal
World Journal of Surgery.
The World Journal of Surgery is the official journal of ISS/SIC and its five Integrated Societies. It provides an international platform for surgical research, clinical science and professional exchange.
Editor-in-ChiefSherry M. Wren
Society roleOfficial journal of ISS/SIC
CommunityISS/SIC + five Integrated Societies
Current focus 2026-2028
More learning between congress years.
The current Council cycle is developing more frequent digital education and new scientific formats while strengthening collaboration with the Integrated Societies and WJS.
Webinars
Integrated Society webinar series
Webinar planning is underway across the Integrated Societies. The first BSI webinar recorded more than 300 registrations and nearly 200 attendees.
27 March 2027
Virtual Surgical Day
A low-cost virtual event is planned for one year before ISW 2028, creating another international learning point between Congress cycles.
WJS strategy
Clinical Reviews & Global Guidelines
The Council has discussed Clinical Reviews for trainees and Global Guidelines that consider differences in resources across clinical settings.
Education across the network
Specialist expertise connected internationally.
The Integrated Societies contribute specialist scientific content, education and programming to ISS/SIC and International Surgical Week. This structure keeps specialty expertise close to the wider international surgical community.
Explore the Integrated Societies →IATSICTrauma Surgery & Intensive Care
IASMENSurgical Metabolism & Nutrition
BSIBreast Surgery International
ISDSDigestive Surgery
IASSSStudent Surgical Societies
Keep learning
Science is strongest when it is shared.
Explore the Journal, international education, the Integrated Societies and the next International Surgical Week in Cape Town.