Official CNS Publication
Neurosurgery
Operative Neurosurgery is focused on the technical aspects of the discipline featuring operative procedures, anatomy, instrumentation, devices, and technology. Operative Neurosurgery is the practical resource for cutting-edge material that connects the surgeon directly to the operating room.
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Operative Neurosurgery supplements are available at operativeneurosurgery-online.com.
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Submit original research, reviews, case reports, technical notes, and letters to the editor through the journal’s online submission system, Editorial Manager.
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Questions about the journal, peer review status, or editorial policies? Reach the Neurosurgery Publications team directly.
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CNS Publications
Neurosurgery provides multimedia, prompt publication of scientific articles on clinical or experimental surgery topics important for the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves to readers worldwide.
Meeting Proceedings · Online
Published annually as a supplement to Neurosurgery. The official register of the CNS Annual Meeting.
Open Access · Online
Clinical and experimental articles from across neurosurgical subspecialties. Open Access, online-only.
Member Magazine · Online
The Member Magazine of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Highly polished. Print and digital. High readership among CNS members.