Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery (LERS) (CN 33-1421/R, ISSN 2468-9009) is the first diamond open-access, peer-reviewed international academic journal in the field of minimally invasive surgery in China, sponsored by Zhejiang University (Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital). Launched in 2018, it was indexed by internationally renowned databases Embase, DOAJ, and Dimensions in 2019. In 2020, LERS was selected for China’s Excellence Action Plan for Science and Technology Journals (High-Impact New Journal category). After obtaining its CN number through rigorous review by the National Press and Publication Administration in 2021, LERS was officially published. In 2022, it was indexed by Scopus, and in 2024, it was indexed by the ESCI database. LERS has also been honored with awards including the Outstanding Science and Technology Journal Award in Zhejiang Province, Fast Publication
Award and Best Paper Award of KeAi. It has been selected for the “Exhibition of China’s Top-quality Journals” at the Beijing International Book Fair three times. Since its establishment, LERS has steadily advanced in quality and efficiency, while gaining international recognition for its academic rigor and influence.
Building an International Editorial Team
The Editor-in-Chief, Professor CAI Xiujun, the president of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, is an international pioneer in minimally invasive surgery.
The Editorial Board comprises worldwide experts in the field of laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery, with international members accounting for 60%. Editorial manager WANG Jin and editor ZENG Qingjie have studied and trained in the United States and the United Kingdom, possessing global perspectives and proficiency in language skills.
Enhancing the Global Academic Impact
LERS’s reputation and global influence continue to grow, with 78% of authors hailing from over 70 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia,
and Japan. Over 70% of reviewers are international scholars, and the readership spans nearly 100 countries, with 90% of readers located overseas. Its publications are widely cited internationally.
Abiding by International Standards
LERS employs the Editorial Manager submission system and uses the CrossCheck anti-plagiarism system. It strictly implements the peer review process. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics, it strictly adheres to global academic publishing ethics.
At the meantime, LERS follows the editorial and publishing guidelines set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors to ensure editorial quality and eliminate academic
misconduct.
Expanding Multimedia Outreach and Improving Dissemination Capabilities
LERS promotes its content through multiple platforms, such as Elsevier, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and its official website. Leveraging Clarivate Analytics’ services, LERS precisely targets potential authors and readers globally. Its WeChat platform has pushed out over a hundred promotional articles, strengthening its visibility among domestic audiences.
