Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery

Aims & Scope

Hernia was founded in 1997 by Jean P.

Chevrel with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias and the abdominal wall .

Since that time, a true revolution in the field of hernia studies has transformed the field from a ”simple” disease to one that is very specialized.

While the majority of surgeries for primary inguinal and abdominal wall hernia are performed in hospitals worldwide, complex situations such as multi recurrences, complications, abdominal wall reconstructions and others are being studied and treated in specialist centers.

As a result, major institutions and societies are creating specific parameters and criteria to better address the complexities of hernia surgery.

Hernia is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their specific field of interest, but we will consider publishing content from any surgeon who wishes to improve the science of this field.

The Journal aims to ensure that hernia surgery is safer and easier for surgeons as well as patients, and provides a forum to all surgeons in the exchange of new ideas, results, and important research that is the basis of professional activity.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.102

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	89

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4123

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1564

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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, 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.

• International guidelines for groin hernia management

  Citation: 1673

  Authors:

• European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients

  Citation: 1144

  Authors: M. P., T., M., J. L., G., J., D., R., T., A., J., S., P., V., S., M., G., M.

• Classification of primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias

  Citation: 1043

  Authors: F. E., M., F., G., G. G., E., U. A., H. H., I., P., M., A., U., A., R. K. J., M. P., M., C., T., T., A.

• Epidemiology and cost of ventral hernia repair: making the case for hernia research

  Citation: 744

  Authors: B. K., J., S., D., W., D., W., M. D.

• Classification of biomaterials and their related complications in abdominal wall hernia surgery

  Citation: 568

  Authors: P. K.

• European Hernia Society guidelines on the closure of abdominal wall incisions

  Citation: 474

  Authors: F. E., S. A., K., G., J., D., A. C., E. B., B., R. H., J.-F., N. A., L., A., A., J., M., M., S., D. L., M. P., M., L., F.

• International guidelines for prevention and management of post-operative chronic pain following inguinal hernia surgery

  Citation: 340

  Authors: S., P. K., G., G., H., A. R., D., G. B.

• European Hernia Society guidelines on prevention and treatment of parastomal hernias

  Citation: 327

  Authors: S. A., F., J. M., D., F., H.-T., K., J., D., U. A., R. H., C., B., F., A., A., L. F., J. R., I., M., L., V., M., A., S., M., T., N., M., M., C., F. E.

• The European hernia society groin hernia classication: simple and easy to remember

  Citation: 323

  Authors: M., J. H., G., F., D., M. Hidalgo, A., A. N., V., J. P., V., R. K. J., R., J. B.

• Update with level 1 studies of the European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients

  Citation: 311

  Authors: M., E., T., J. L., G., J., R., T., L. N., J., S., P., V., S., M., G., M. P.

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