Laparoscopic Surgery is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on the latest research and techniques about laparoscopic and robotic surgery, including hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and any surgery that applies minimally invasive technique, as well as multimodality therapy, imaging, technical advances related to hepatobiliary diseases, pancreatic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
SurgeryQ3
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingSurgery
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersCholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer StudiesGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesHernia repair and managementOrgan Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementEsophageal and GI PathologyPancreatitis Pathology and Treatment