This journal focuses on surgical techniques and outcomes in coloproctology, including minimally invasive procedures, management of complex conditions like Crohn's disease and anal fistulas, and the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in diagnosis and treatment. Studies also examine postoperative complications, wound healing, and patient-reported outcomes.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
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Is the ISSN verified?
1123-6337 / 1128-045X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
SurgeryQ1
GastroenterologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Gastroenterology & HepatologySurgery
Scopus Categories
SurgeryGastroenterology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesPelvic floor disorders treatmentsDiverticular Disease and ComplicationsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionStoma care and complicationsCongenital gastrointestinal and neural anomaliesGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesEnhanced Recovery After Surgery