Acta Chirurgica Belgica

Aims & Scope

Acta Chirurgica Belgica (ACB) is the official journal of the Royal Belgian Society for Surgery (RBSS) and its affiliated societies.

It publishes Editorials, Review papers, Original Research, and Technique related manuscripts in the broad field of Clinical Surgery.

Experimental studies are considered when the results have a clear translational clinical value.

Topical correspondence on the published content is welcome.

This journal subscribes to the recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals put forward by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Vascular prosthetic Graft Infection: Epidemiology, Bacteriology, Pathogenesis and Treatment

  Citation: 115

  Authors: R., D., S., L., G., R., M., A., S., G., P., P., G., A., G., A., G.

• Reduction of Blood Loss with Tranexamic Acid in Primary Total Hip Replacement Surgery

  Citation: 100

  Authors: M.A., N., P.

• Pilonidal sinus destruction with a radial laser probe: technique and first Belgian experience

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Michael, Fadi, Sebastian, Jean-Louis

• Treatment of Deep Cartilage Defects of the Knee Using Autologous Chondrograft Transplantation and by Abrasive Techniques — A Randomized Controlled Study

  Citation: 91

  Authors: P., L., I., R., J.

• Belgian Society of Pneumology. Guidelines on the management of spontaneous pneumothorax

  Citation: 83

  Authors: P. De, M., V., M., H., A. Van, P. Van, F.

• Embolism to the Brain During Carotid Stenting and Surgery

  Citation: 76

  Authors: B., R., L., F., S., L., M., R., C.

• The Role of Iodine in Antisepsis and Wound Management: A Reappraisal

  Citation: 73

  Authors: G., S., K. Van, M., Ph.

• Arthroscopic Debridement of Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears — A Comparison of Debridement Alone and Combined Procedure with Biceps Tenotomy

  Citation: 69

  Authors: H.-M., G., M. H., H.

• The Clinical Value of Parenteral Immunonutrition in Surgical Patients

  Citation: 67

  Authors: S., J., A. M., J., P.

• Management of Incidentally Found Meckel’s Diverticulum A New Approach: Resection Based on a Risk Score

  Citation: 66

  Authors: J., E., M.