European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Aims & Scope

The EJSO aims to advance surgical oncology research and practice through the publication of original research articles, review articles, editorials, debates and correspondence.

The Editors welcome submissions on clinical research and all other aspects of surgical oncology which advance the care of patients with cancer, including surgical quality control, epidemiology, preventative aspects of surgical oncology, as well as translational research relevant to surgical oncology practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.153

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	123

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3806

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3788

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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
• Embase

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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.

• Systematic review of carbohydrate antigen (CA 19-9) as a biochemical marker in the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

  Citation: 680

  Authors: K.S., A.K.

• Appendiceal neoplasms and pseudomyxoma peritonei: A population based study

  Citation: 426

  Authors: R.M., M.L.F., V.J., F.A.N.

• The psychological impact of immediate rather than delayed breast reconstruction

  Citation: 388

  Authors: SK, L, L, RW

• Electrochemotherapy in treatment of tumours

  Citation: 354

  Authors: G., D., M., Z., G., M.

• A review of the S100 proteins in cancer

  Citation: 350

  Authors: I., P.S., F., J.L.

• Elevated preoperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio predicts survival following hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases

  Citation: 346

  Authors: K.J., A., H.Z., A., K.R., G.J., J.P.A.

• Is right-sided colon cancer different to left-sided colorectal cancer? – A systematic review

  Citation: 320

  Authors: G.H., G., A., D., H.O., S.K.

• Antitumor effectiveness of electrochemotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 284

  Authors: B., T., M., G., D.

• The Dutch Surgical Colorectal Audit

  Citation: 276

  Authors: N.J., H.S., D., N.E., G.A., M.G., E.H., M.W.J.M., R.A.E.M., W.A., R.M., M.A., Th.M., J.H.J.M., V.E.P.P., H.J.T., E.R., C.J.H., W.J.H.J., Th., E., J.W.T., D.

• Patterns of local recurrence in rectal cancer; a study of the Dutch TME trial

  Citation: 274

  Authors: M., C.A.M., C.J.H., H.J.T., M.J., J.H., R.G.H., G.L.

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