Operative Neurosurgery publishes research focused on surgical techniques, outcomes, and innovations in neurosurgery. Articles cover a range of neurosurgical procedures, including cranial and spinal surgeries, cerebrovascular interventions, and the use of advanced technologies like robotics and 3D printing. The journal also addresses reconstructive techniques, management of tumors, and the application of neurosurgical approaches for neurological conditions.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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SurgeryQ2
Neurology (clinical)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Clinical NeurologySurgery
Scopus Categories
Neurology (clinical)Surgery
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Meningioma and schwannoma managementIntracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and ComplicationsHead and Neck Surgical OncologyVascular Malformations Diagnosis and TreatmentSpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesCerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalusSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyCervical and Thoracic MyelopathyGlioma Diagnosis and TreatmentCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases