Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care

Aims & Scope

Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care is the essential peer-reviewed journal delivering clinical best practices and quality updates for achieving optimal bariatric surgical outcomes.

Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care coverage includes: Quality outcomes measurement and reporting Process innovations and care delivery Short- and long-term surgical complications Pre-surgical diagnosis and consultation Pre-op, peri-op, and post-op standards of practice Patient access Patient safety issues Nutritional and dietary support Bariatric surgical emergencies Best practices and current standards for bariatric surgery Culture and ethics Body contouring and reconstructive surgery Bariatric teamwork and communication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.188

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21928

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	23

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, 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.

• Predictors of Postoperative Aftercare Attrition among Gastric Bypass Patients

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Zhamak, Chi, Sarah E., Nestor

• Routine Screening Endoscopy before Bariatric Surgery: Is It Necessary?

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Victoria, Rajat, Michael G., Paul T. Kröner, Nancy N., Bhupendra, Scott A., David S.

• Frequent Follow-Up Visits Reduce Weight Regain in Long-Term Management After Bariatric Surgery

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Mauro, Alfonso, Francesca, Arianna, Carola, Padua, Valeria, Monica, Annino, Paolo, Ferdinando, Davide, Massimo, Paolo

• Does Age Influence Bariatric Surgery Outcomes?

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Raquel, Neil, Lisa, Mario, Melissa, Jinsong, Enrique

• Laparoscopic Gastric Plication: An Emerging Bariatric Procedure with High Surgical Revision Rate

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Alice, Luca, Daunia, Donato, Roberto, Mirto

• Body Image and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review of Literature

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Juliana, Mayra Juliana, Suelen, Clarissa Marceli

• Body Image After Bariatric Surgery: A Qualitative Study

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Kathleen, Brad A., Sanjeev, Stephanie E.

• Weight Loss Medications in Older Adults After Bariatric Surgery for Weight Regain or Inadequate Weight Loss: A Multicenter Study

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Fatima Cody, Alexander T., Alpana P., Janey S., Hellas, Ginevra, Louis J.

• Kidney Stones After Bariatric Surgery: Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Pedro Mario, Benjamin Kirk

• Does Preoperative Weight Change Predict Postoperative Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?

  Citation: 22

  Authors: William E., Aaron E., Christopher W., Yong U., Byron J.

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