Advancing Evidence in Surgical and Perioperative Care
The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary international journal committed to advancing evidence-based knowledge in all domains related to the perioperative environment.
Our aim is to provide a platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policy advocates to disseminate high-quality research that informs practice, shapes policy, and improves global health outcomes.
Journal Scope
Surgery, anesthesiology, perioperative care, surgical nursing, allied health, innovation, policy, surgical technology, perfusion, infection control, education, and management sciences.
Our Mission
To advance global excellence, equity, and innovation in surgical and perioperative sciences through high-quality research and knowledge sharing.
Why Publish with TORGJ?
TORGJ is committed to amplifying surgical and perioperative research globally through inclusive, transparent, ethical, and author-centred publishing.
Ethical Integrity & Transparency
TORGJ adheres to recognised international publishing ethics standards. Manuscripts undergo plagiarism, conflict-of-interest, and ethical compliance checks as part of the editorial process.
Publication Ethics Policy →Commitment to Research Integrity
We promote data reliability, author accountability, originality, appropriate attribution, and transparency throughout manuscript assessment and publication.
Plagiarism & GenAI Policy →Global Reach & Visibility
Open-access publication makes research freely accessible to clinicians, researchers, educators, institutions, and policy stakeholders internationally.
Repository & Archiving Policy →Focused Multidisciplinary Scope
A dedicated platform for surgical, perioperative, operating-room, allied-health, technology, education, policy, and management sciences.
Transparent & Fair APC Structure
Publication charges are clearly stated and structured to support equitable participation. APCs are applied after manuscript acceptance, with waiver provisions available under journal policy.
View APC Fees →Rigorous Peer Review
Manuscripts proceed through structured editorial assessment and double-blind peer review by reviewers selected for relevant subject expertise.
Peer Review Policy →DOI & Scholarly Discoverability
Published articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), with article metadata registered to support permanent identification, citation, and discoverability.
TORGJ DOI →Active Dissemination
Published research is supported through TORGJ and TORG communication channels to increase awareness among the wider surgical and perioperative community.
Supportive Editorial Process
Authors receive structured communication and constructive feedback from editors and reviewers throughout manuscript assessment.
Editorial Process →Diverse Article Types
TORGJ welcomes original research, reviews, systematic reviews, case reports, brief reports, perspectives, commentaries, editorials, and other relevant scholarly contributions.
Author Guidelines →Author-Friendly Communication
Clear communication is maintained from manuscript receipt and editorial assessment through peer review, revision, production, and publication.
See How It Works →Equitable Publishing Opportunities
TORGJ supports wider participation in scholarly publishing through its tiered APC structure, membership publishing benefits, and waiver provisions for eligible authors.
APC & Waiver Information →Ready to submit your research?
Review the journal requirements, manuscript categories, editorial process, and submission guidance before submitting.
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The Operating Room Global Journal
Volume 2, Issue 2 — Special Issue
Special Issue: Perioperative Pain, Anaesthesia & Opioid-Sparing Strategies
Previous Issues
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Volume 2, Issue 1
March 2026
Optimizing Surgical Outcomes Through Innovation, Systems Improvement, and Patient-Centred Care
Volume 1, Issue 2
December 2025
Advancing Safe, Ethical, and Sustainable Patient-Centred Care Across Global Surgical and Perioperative Systems
Volume 1, Issue 1
August 2025
Strengthening Surgical Systems and Human Factors in Global Health
Latest Publications
Discover the latest peer-reviewed research, reviews, clinical studies and scholarly contributions published by The Operating Room Global Journal.
Theranostics in Oncology: Integrating Molecular Imaging and Targeted Radionuclide Therapy for Precision Cancer Care
Knowledge and Attitude of Surgical Patients towards Anesthesia and Anesthetists: Institutional Based Cross-sectional Study
The Role of Physiology Knowledge in Improving Sterilization Outcomes
Improving Sterilisation Safety in Low-Resource Settings Through Structured Monitoring and Practical System Improvements
Advancing Sterile Processing Through Governance Intelligence: The G-SSIF Framework for Improving CSSD Coordination, Productivity, and Patient Safety
Mucinous Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Mimicking a Bladder Tumor: A Case Report
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- Theranostics in Oncology: Integrating Molecular Imaging and Targeted Radionuclide Therapy for Precision Cancer Care DOI ↗
- Knowledge and Attitude of Surgical Patients towards Anesthesia and Anesthetists: Institutional Based Cross-sectional Study DOI ↗
- The Role of Physiology Knowledge in Improving Sterilization Outcomes DOI ↗
- Improving Sterilisation Safety in Low-Resource Settings Through Structured Monitoring and Practical System Improvements DOI ↗
- Advancing Sterile Processing Through Governance Intelligence: The G-SSIF Framework for Improving CSSD Coordination, Productivity, and Patient Safety DOI ↗
- Mucinous Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Mimicking a Bladder Tumor: A Case Report DOI ↗
- Preoperative Electrocardiographic Findings and Their Impact on Clinical Decision-Making Among Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Audit DOI ↗
- Association Between Medico-Legal Training and Competency in Ethical Reasoning and Risk Assessment Among Final Year Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria DOI ↗
- Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion Versus Placebo for Opioid Consumption Reduction in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI ↗
- The Future Doctor Profile: Assessing AI Literacy, Mental Resilience, and Ethical Competence Among Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria DOI ↗
- Primary Pleomorphic Liposarcoma of the Kidney: A Rare Case Report DOI ↗
- Morphology And Morphometry of Right Ventricular False Tendons DOI ↗
- A Multinational Audit of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Adherence in Low-Resource Settings DOI ↗
- Perception and Involvement of Operating Room Professionals in the Use of the Surgical Safety Checklist: A Cross-Sectional Study in Cameroon DOI ↗
- Impact of Perioperative Nursing Assessment Round on Anxiety and Complications of Elective Surgeries: A Quasi-Experimental Study at a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria DOI ↗
- Predictors of Keloid Recurrence Following Surgical Excision: Clinical, Surgical, and Molecular Determinants DOI ↗
- Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Surgery: Anaesthetic and Technological Innovations DOI ↗
- The Impact of Operating Room Distractions, Interruptions, and Disruptions (DIDs) on the Length of Operative Time in Adults in Acute Hospitals: A Systematic Review DOI ↗
- Comparative Study on Sutures vs Staples for Skin Closure in a Patient Undergoing Thyroidectomy DOI ↗
- Imaging-Guided Regenerative Aesthetics: A Review of PRP, Stem-Cell, and Fat-Derived Therapies in Interventional Radiology DOI ↗
- Effectiveness of Preoperative Nursing Visits in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety Among Surgical Patients in Kaduna State, Nigeria DOI ↗
- Therapeutic Role and Toxicity Profile of High-Dose Interleukin-2 in Metastatic Melanoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Narrative Review DOI ↗
- Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting DOI ↗
- An Unsuspected Case of Hirschsprung Disease in an Adolescent: A Case Report DOI ↗
- Clinical Incidents Reporting Practice and Associated Factors Among Health Professionals in Debre Birhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North Shoa, Amhara, Ethiopia DOI ↗
- Patterns of Intravitreal Injection Utilisation, Treatment Burden, and Cost Implications in a Public Ophthalmology Service: A Retrospective Audit DOI ↗
- Emergency Room Foley Catheter Retrieval of an Oesophageal Foreign Body In A Low-Resource Setting: A Case Series DOI ↗
- Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study DOI ↗
- Ethical Perceptions of Euthanasia Among Medical and Non-Medical Undergraduate Students in Pakistan: A Qualitative Exploratory Study DOI ↗
- Managing Recurrent Osteomyelitis in the Context of Antimicrobial Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review DOI ↗
- Prevalence And Sex-Related Structural Differences Of The Thebesian Valve In A Select Kenyan Population: Autopsy Study DOI ↗
- Waiting Times for Cataract Surgery in a Dedicated Cataract Clinic: A Retrospective Audit DOI ↗
- Osteochondroma of the Pubic Ramus Presenting with Sexual Dysfunction: A Case Report DOI ↗
- Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization: A Systematic Review of Carcinogenicity, Toxicity And Occupational Exposure DOI ↗
- Scaling Laparoscopic Surgery in LMICs: Barriers, Innovations and Policy Recommendations DOI ↗
- Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Operation Theatre Professionals Regarding Infection Control Protocols at PINS Hospital in Lahore DOI ↗
- Anxiety and Depression Among Rural Population Due to Lockdowns During COVID-19 Pandemic DOI ↗
- Assessment of Mental Health of Pregnant and Postpartum Women Attending Antenatal and Postnatal Service in Tertiary Health Institutions in Anambra State DOI ↗
- Effect of Organizational and Environmental Stressors on Surgical Team Performance and Patient Safety in a Northwest Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study DOI ↗
- Outcomes of Smart or Automated Sterilization Tracking in Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSDs): A Systematic Review DOI ↗
- A Delphi Survey of Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Patient Involvement and Satisfaction in Surgical Decision-Making in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) DOI ↗
- The Impact of Nurse Workforce Levels on Patient Outcomes in the UK Hospitals: A Systematic Review DOI ↗
- Glycaemic Control and its Impact on Early Post-Operative Outcomes in Patients undergoing Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery DOI ↗
- Complications Of Uterine Leiomyomas: A Comparative Review of Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Myomectomy in Management and Outcomes DOI ↗
A Global Platform for Surgical and Perioperative Scholarship
The Operating Room Global Journal connects research, clinical practice, education, innovation, and policy across the multidisciplinary perioperative environment.
Published by The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Research & Innovation
The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) is the official journal of The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Research & Innovation (TORGCERI) .
TORGJ provides an international, multidisciplinary platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, allied health professionals, innovators, and policy advocates to disseminate evidence that can improve surgical and perioperative practice and strengthen health systems.
The journal supports scholarly work across surgery, anaesthesiology, perioperative nursing, operating-room practice, allied health, infection prevention, sterile processing, surgical technology, perfusion, education, innovation, policy, research, and management sciences.
Our shared mission is to advance surgical and perioperative care through education, research, advocacy, innovation, and capacity building.
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The Operating Room Global Journal
Open-access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary international journal advancing evidence across surgery and perioperative care.