How do I publish a scientific urological paper?

Abstract

Scientific publications are the foundation of evidence- based medicine and the primary route of sharing knowledge amongst scientists. Publishing a paper is usually a challenging process that starts long before the writing stage. Key components to manuscript writing (and eventual acceptance) are the study design, having a clear focus and hypothesis that you will test, adherence to reporting recommendations and honest interpretation of your findings. Writing a single case report can involve as much effort as for a well-conducted prospective study, so one should always aim as high as possible when starting a study. Publication of your work can be achieved by targeting of the correct journal, clear communication, and honest, detailed and transparent responses to reviewers comments. The key to getting published is to be organized and original. Try to identify the gaps in your field, design a study that can help answer the unknown and write concisely. This chapter describes our approach in writing and publishing a paper, and also what we’re looking for as reviewers.