Current Problems in Surgery

Aims & Scope

Current Problems in Surgery keeps readers up-to-date on the latest surgical advances.

Each month, this publication examines a single clinical problem or condition commonly seen by general surgeons.

Issues also focus on topics in surgical research and emerging ideas in surgical subspecialties.

Current Problems in Surgery is ideal for information too urgent to await book publication, yet too important to be summarized in a brief journal article.

Metrics & Ranking

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, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Copyright url
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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.

• Vascular anomalies

  Citation: 466

  Authors: John B., Steven J., Patricia E.

• Effect of negative pressure wound therapy on wound healing

  Citation: 413

  Authors: Chenyu, Tripp, Lauren R., Dennis P.

• Necrotizing soft tissue infections: Review and current concepts in treatment, systems of care, and outcomes

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Timo W., Nicole M., Tam N., Heather L.

• Wound healing: Biologic features and approaches to maximize healing trajectories

  Citation: 290

  Authors: Martin C., David L., Michael G.

• Acute lung injury

  Citation: 243

  Authors: Nathan T., W.T. Hillman, Adam C.

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Robert W., Patrick J., Jason K.

• Hemorrhagic shock

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Andrew B., Brian G., Anthony O., Timothy R., Edward, Richard L.

• Cytoreduction for colorectal metastases: liver, lung, peritoneum, lymph nodes, bone, brain. When does it palliate, prolong survival, and potentially cure?

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Camille L., Susanne, Kaori, Mustafa, Geena X., Jonathan, Jae Y., Yuman

• The diagnosis and treatment of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Michael A., Leonard, Thomas E.

• Pulmonary endarterectomy

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Stuart W., David P.