Call for Papers – Special Issue 2026: Perioperative Pain, Anaesthesia & Opioid-Sparing Strategies
Perioperative Pain, Anaesthesia & Opioid-Sparing Strategies
The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) invites submissions for its upcoming Special Issue 2026 focusing on advances in perioperative pain management, anaesthetic innovation, and opioid-sparing strategies across global surgical systems.
As concerns surrounding opioid-related adverse effects, dependence, and long-term outcomes continue to grow, there is an increasing need for safe, effective, and evidence-based alternatives in perioperative care. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary approaches, and innovative solutions that improve recovery while reducing opioid reliance.
Scope of the Special Issue
We welcome submissions addressing, but not limited to:
- Multimodal analgesia strategies
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols
- Regional anaesthesia innovations
- Opioid-sparing and opioid-free techniques
- Cancer surgery pain management
- Digital health applications in pain monitoring
- Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
- Patient-controlled analgesia advancements
- Pain management in low-resource settings
- Implementation science in perioperative care
Manuscript Types Accepted
- Original Research
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Narrative Reviews
- Case Reports & Case Series
- Clinical Audits
- Technical Notes
- Perspectives & Commentaries
Additional Scholarly Article Types
Clinical Practice Guidelines
- National or institutional perioperative pain protocols
- ERAS pathway adaptations
- Consensus-based recommendations
Delphi Studies / Consensus Statements
- Expert panel agreements
- Regional pain management consensus
- Multidisciplinary perioperative frameworks
Quality Improvement (QI) Reports
- Implementation of opioid-sparing pathways
- Audit-to-intervention reports
- Incident reporting improvements
Implementation Research
- Barriers to regional anaesthesia uptake
- Adoption of ERAS in low-resource hospitals
- Health systems integration studies
Protocol Papers
- Study protocols for ongoing trials
- Feasibility studies
- Pilot intervention designs
Technical Innovations / Technique Notes
- Modified nerve block techniques
- Low-cost perioperative monitoring tools
- Digital pain tracking adaptations
Short Communications
- Preliminary findings
- Brief innovations
- Small-sample outcome studies
Policy & Health Systems Analysis
- Opioid regulations
- National anaesthesia workforce gaps
- Pain policy comparisons
Educational Articles
- Simulation in pain training
- Anaesthesia curriculum innovations
- Resident training models
Research Letters
- Brief data-driven insights
- Observational notes
- Registry findings
Patient Perspective Articles
- Lived experience of perioperative pain
- Shared decision-making reflections
(With ethical oversight)
AI & Digital Health Reports
- AI-assisted pain prediction
- Remote perioperative monitoring
- Machine learning in analgesic optimization
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026
- Peer Review & Editorial Decisions: Rolling basis
Early submissions are strongly encouraged. Where feasible, expedited review will be provided.
Special Issue Excellence Award 2026
- One manuscript will be selected as Top Research Paper of the Special Issue.
- Selection will be made by an independent double-blind evaluation panel based on:
- Scientific rigor
- Methodological quality
- Innovation and originality
- Clinical relevance
- Global impact potential
Award Benefits:
- Official Excellence Certificate
- Highlighted feature on the TORGJ website homepage
- Dedicated social media promotion
Note: Award selection will occur after completion of peer review and final editorial decision. Editorial integrity and standard peer review processes will remain unaffected
To make a submission, CLICK HERE
Why Publish in This Special Issue?
- Peer-reviewed, open access platform
- DOI assignment and indexing
- Global multidisciplinary readership
- Transparent APC structure (member benefits available)
We look forward to receiving high-quality contributions that advance safe, ethical, and patient-centred perioperative care globally.