International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery

Aims & Scope

The aim of IJAWHS is to promote academic exchanges of hernia and abdominal wall surgery, improve application of new technique and material and generalize the guidelines of diagnosis and treatment in hernia and abdominal wall disease.

We will publish papers that report the latest basic research and clinical developments, with particular (but not exclusive) emphasis on the following topics: 1) Clinical issues of groin hernias, ventral/incisional hernias, parastomal hernias, internal hernias, and defects of diaphragm and perineum 2) Advancement of techniques, concepts, materials and equipment in hernia repair 3) Prevention and treatment of complications following hernia repair 4) Treatment of infection, tumor and trauma of the abdominal wall 5) Reconstruction of the abdominal wall, cosmetic and plastic surgery in abdominal wall The journal accepts a broad array of article formats such as original research, editorials, reviews, clinical reports, and commentaries.

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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.

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Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Optimal management of mesh infection: Evidence and treatment options

  Citation: 39

  Authors: VedraA, MichaelR, AngelaM, KoreneK, BTodd

• Prevention of seroma formation after laparoscopic inguinoscrotal indirect hernia repair by a new surgical technique: A preliminary report

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Junsheng, Zhenling, Xiangyu

• Transversus abdominis muscle release: Technique, indication, and results

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Wolfgang

• Inguinal neuroanatomy: Implications for prevention of chronic postinguinal hernia pain

  Citation: 21

  Authors: DavidC, DanielleS, IanT

• Obesity as a risk factor for complications and recurrences after ventral hernia repair

  Citation: 15

  Authors: ElenaPareja, CarmeBalague, SoniaFernández, EulaliaBallester

• History of inguinal hernia repair, laparoendoscopic techniques, implementation in surgical praxis, and future perspectives: Considerations of two pioneers

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Reinhard R., Edward L.

• Current status of inguinal hernia management

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Patrick J., Ryan W., Robert J.

• Current state of repair of large hiatal hernia

  Citation: 11

  Authors: DavidI

• Laparoscopic view of surgical anatomy of the groin

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Reinhard

• Do the costs of robotic surgery present an insurmountable obstacle? A narrative review

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Jennifer A, Dolores T, Stefanie N, Hans F, Ozanan R