Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Aims & Scope

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery is a review journal that publishes topic-specific issues on diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus.

Designed for clinicians, researchers, and educators involved with diseases of the intestinal tract, the journal covers a broad spectrum of basic information, controversial clinical issues, and established and innovative diagnostic techniques.

Issue topics comprehensively cover the entire specialty over a 3-4 year period, allowing the articles to serve as study material for educational programs and certifying examinations.

The inclusion of research and clinical material also allows physicians to remain knowledgeable of current advances in the specialty.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10993

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	368

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.529

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

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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

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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.

• Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology: Incidence, Mortality, Survival, and Risk Factors

  Citation: 1475

  Authors: Fatima, Robin

• Postoperative Pain Control

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Veerabhadram, Christina

• Intestinal Intussusception: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Priscilla, S., Brent, Stefan

• Colorectal Cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Peter, Ryan

• Pain Management in Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Protocols

  Citation: 184

  Authors: J., Xiaodong, Aalok

• Review of Hemorrhoid Disease: Presentation and Management

  Citation: 169

  Authors: John, Zhifei

• Stoma Complications

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Devi, Jeffrey, Matthew

• Anorectal Infection: Abscess-Fistula

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Herand

• Biologic versus Synthetic Mesh Reinforcement: What are the Pros and Cons?

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Anjali, James

• Management of Colonic Volvulus

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Daniel, Zuri

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