Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A

Aims & Scope

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques (JLAST) is the leading international peer-reviewed journal for practicing surgeons who want to keep up with the latest thinking and advanced surgical technologies in laparoscopy, endoscopy, NOTES, and robotics.

The Journal is ideally suited to surgeons who are early adopters of new technology and techniques.

Recognizing that many new technologies and techniques have significant overlap with several surgical specialties, JLAST is the first journal to focus on these topics both in general and pediatric surgery, and includes other surgical subspecialties such as: urology, gynecologic surgery, thoracic surgery, and more.

This pioneering journal has now expanded with the companion videojournal Videoscopyâ„¢, available with every subscription.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13608

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	783

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.408

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	73

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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.

• Transumbilical Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Utilizes No Incisions Outside the Umbilicus

  Citation: 330

  Authors: GREGORY, SANJEEV

• Robots in Laparoscopic Surgery

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Santiago, Daniel

• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Technique and 3-Year Follow-Up

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Kelvin D., Tienchin, Keith B.

• Application of Haptic Feedback to Robotic Surgery

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Brian T., Allison M., Masaya, Torin P., Stephen M., Vincent L., William A., David D.

• A Brief History of Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, and Laparoscopic Surgery

  Citation: 186

  Authors: SHELLEY JANE, GARTH LOREN

• Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing: A Simple Minimally Invasive Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Dariusz, Jerzy, Rafalł, Wojciech, Wojciech

• Robotic Resection of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor

  Citation: 152

  Authors: W.S., B.J., K.R., E.C.

• Early Experience with Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery in Children

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Todd A., Jennifer, Walter, Robert, Scott

• Laparoscopic Total Gastric Vertical Plication in Morbid Obesity

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Mohammad, Bazman S.

• 2D Versus 3D Visualization: Impact on Laparoscopic Proficiency Using the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Skill Set

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Youssef S., Gerald L., Alethea G., Kerry M., Gurdarshan S., J. Esteban, Brian M.

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