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International Journal of Surgery

LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS · United States · Est. 2004

ISSN1743-9191eISSN1743-9159
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
2.076
H-Index
130
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
6.361
Total Works
17,677
Total Citations
220,482
2yr Mean Citedness
2.74
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Retractions
12
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on surgical interventions and patient outcomes across various medical fields. It covers topics such as metabolic and bariatric surgery, oncologic surgery for cancers like hepatocellular carcinoma and bladder cancer, and reconstructive surgery. The journal also explores advancements in surgical technology, including robotic systems and minimally invasive techniques, as well as the impact of surgical procedures on patient metabolism, body composition, and recovery.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2004
FrequencyFour No. A Year, 2006-
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications17,677
Publisher OrgWolters Kluwer
OA Since2022
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1743-9191 / 1743-9159
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
SurgeryQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Surgery

Scopus Categories

SurgeryMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementSurgical Simulation and TrainingMinimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesEnhanced Recovery After Surgery
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref