Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Aims & Scope

The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England is the official scholarly research journal of the Royal College of Surgeons and is published eight times a year in January, February, March, April, May, July, September and November.

The main aim of the journal is to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed papers that relate to all branches of surgery.

The Annals also includes letters and comments, a regular technical section, controversial topics, CORESS feedback and book reviews.

The editorial board is composed of experts from all the surgical specialties.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13952

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	706

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.393

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• PubMed

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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.

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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.

• Artificial intelligence in medicine

  Citation: 738

  Authors: AN, C, JRT, PJ

• Anatomy in a Modern Medical Curriculum

  Citation: 505

  Authors: BW

• A quick guide to survey research

  Citation: 316

  Authors: TL, MAJ, V

• Which mesh for hernia repair?

  Citation: 298

  Authors: CN, JG

• The Value of Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) in Surgical In-Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

  Citation: 279

  Authors: J, N, J, S, N

• The ASA classification and peri-operative risk

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Jo

• Dead Men and Radiologists Don't Lie: A Review of Cadaveric and Radiological Studies of Rotator Cuff Tear Prevalence

  Citation: 239

  Authors: P, I, R, J, RJH

• Dieulafoy's lesion: current trends in diagnosis and management

  Citation: 225

  Authors: M, EH

• Role of preoperative carbohydrate loading: a systematic review

  Citation: 200

  Authors: DK, AR, TC, MS, G

• Emergency surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: what you need to know for practice

  Citation: 194

  Authors: B, E, S, L, M, WL, F, A, M, G, FC, L, F

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