Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery is a peer-reviewed, indexed journal that provides an international forum for the publication of articles focusing on reconstructive microsurgery and complex reconstructive surgery.

The journal was originally established in 1984 for the microsurgical community to publish and share academic papers.

The Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery provides the latest in original research spanning basic laboratory, translational, and clinical investigations.

Review papers cover current topics in complex reconstruction and microsurgery.

In addition, special sections discuss new technologies, innovations, materials, and significant problem cases.

The journal welcomes controversial topics, editorial comments, book reviews, and letters to the Editor, in order to complete the balanced spectrum of information available in the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

All articles undergo stringent peer review by international experts in the specialty.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4375

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	820

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.063

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	66

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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.

• Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis for the Treatment of Lymphedema in the Upper Extremities

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Isao, Kiichi, Katsuyuki, Takahiko

• Analytic Review of 2372 Free Flap Transfers for Head and Neck Reconstruction Following Cancer Resection

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Takashi, Kiyonori, Hirotaka, Akihiko, Satoshi, Yoshihiro, Atsushi, Kazuki, Shigeru

• Nerve Repair by Means of Tubulization: Past, Present, Future

  Citation: 224

  Authors: P., J.

• Clinical Use of Nerve Conduits in Peripheral-Nerve Repair: Review of the Literature

  Citation: 202

  Authors: M. F., J. H.

• Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An International Survey of Current Treatments and Future Perspectives

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Thomas, Alisa, Andrew, Daniel, Garrett, Keyianoosh, Gregory

• Distal Anterior Interosseous Nerve Transfer to the Deep Motor Branch of the Ulnar Nerve for Reconstruction of High Ulnar Nerve Injuries

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Christine B., Susan E.

• Long-Term Functional Results of Contralateral C7 Transfer

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Yu-dong, De-song, Gao-meng, Xiao-min, Jing-guang, Li-yin, Pei-qin, Liang

• Long-Term Follow-Up After Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis for Lymphedema in the Leg

  Citation: 159

  Authors:

• A New Plane of Elevation: The Superficial Fascial Plane for Perforator Flap Elevation

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Dong, Hyunsuk, Dewi, Talal, Kyungjin, Chiseoun, Joon

• A Study of Nerve Regeneration Across Synthetic (Maxon) and Biologic (Collagen) Nerve Conduits For Nerve Gaps Up to 5 Cm in the Primate

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Susan, A.

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