SVS Announces Call for Proposals to Shape Rutherford’s 12th Edition

June 6, 2023—The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced that Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is inviting editors to submit proposals for consideration and selection for the 12th edition, scheduled for release in 2030.

SVS advised that editors who are interested in contributing to the textbook can send their proposals to vascular.org/rutherfordrfa, where SVS members will review them.

The deadline for submitting proposals is no later than 5:00 PM (CDT) on Thursday, September 7. The chosen editors will have the opportunity to shape the Rutherford textbook and advance the vascular surgery field through collaborative efforts.

The SVS Publications Committee will review the submitted proposals and select three to four candidates for virtual interviews in November 2023. After the interviews, the SVS Executive Board will finalize and approve the editors for the 12th edition. The newly appointed editors will shadow the current editors to familiarize themselves with the process, ensuring a seamless transition for the upcoming edition.

Interested parties may submit written proposals that address several key aspects. The proposal should outline the composition of the editorial team, emphasizing the relevant backgrounds and strengths of individual team members. Factors such as previous editorial experience, book authorship, publishing experience, and the ability to assess, compile, and edit content across the spectrum of vascular surgery are crucial considerations.

The SVS Publications Committee will evaluate the proposed team’s management experience and leadership success. Prospective editors should demonstrate their ability to deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget, emphasizing their skills in team building, author recruitment and timely content delivery.

The editorial team’s vision and original concepts for improving and optimizing the 12th edition of the textbook will be central to the selection process. The SVS encourages proposals that extend beyond traditional book publishing, exploring innovative approaches to multichannel content delivery.

SVS noted that the production of Rutherford’s follows a 4-year cycle. The editors for the upcoming 11th edition, which is scheduled for publication in 2026, are Anton Sidawy, MD, Bruce Perler, MD, and Linda Harris, MD.

Dr. Perler commented in the SVS press release, “Robert Rutherford, MD, our colleague and friend, was an iconic leader in the history of vascular surgery in this country and internationally. It’s been our honor and truly a labor of love for us to be entrusted with the editorship of the 9th and 10th editions.”

The press release stated that Dr. Perler is excited to collaborate with Dr. Sidawy and Dr. Harris on the 11th edition of the book, which marks its 50th anniversary. He is also looking forward to working with their successors to “kickstart” the next 50 years of the publication.

According to SVS, Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy has gained the gold standard in the field, providing indispensable knowledge and guidance to vascular surgeons worldwide. As the specialty of vascular surgery has evolved and matured over the years, Rutherford’s has expanded to 2,800 pages with more than 200 individual chapter submissions.

Notably, the content of Rutherford’s has transcended the traditional boundaries of clinical care for vascular patients. In addition to the essential components, the textbook encompasses areas such as health economics, leadership skill development, unique practice settings such as the office-based lab and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

Finally, SVS stated that the textbook serves as a testament to the collective knowledge and expertise of the vascular surgery community and the upcoming 12th edition promises to build upon its sterling legacy, embracing new frontiers and emerging trends in the field. More information is available at vascular.org/rutherfordrfa.