Journal of Visceral Surgery

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Visceral Surgery (JVS) is the online-only, English version of the French Journal de Chirurgie Viscérale.

The journal focuses on clinical research and continuing education, and publishes original and review articles related to general surgery, as well as press reviews of recently published major international works.

High-quality illustrations of surgical techniques, images and videos serve as support for clinical evaluation and practice optimization.

JVS is indexed in the main international databases (including Medline) and is accessible worldwide through ScienceDirect and ClinicalKey.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.446

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12725

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	349

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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.

• Postoperative ileus: Pathophysiology, incidence, and prevention

  Citation: 247

  Authors: A., M., K., J., P.A., A., G.

• Incidence and prevention of ventral incisional hernia

  Citation: 218

  Authors: R., D., M., I., B.

• Hepatic abscess: Diagnosis and management

  Citation: 213

  Authors: S., E., K., T., S., O., F., A., C., D., R.

• Complications after total thyroidectomy

  Citation: 173

  Authors: N., M.

• Esophageal perforations

  Citation: 150

  Authors: M., A., X., L., N., E., P.

• Post-operative adhesions after digestive surgery: Their incidence and prevention: Review of the literature

  Citation: 143

  Authors: M., S., N., E., C., B., J.J., A., K., D.

• History of robotic surgery : From AESOP® and ZEUS® to da Vinci®

  Citation: 140

  Authors: F., P., P.

• Pilonidal sinus disease

  Citation: 136

  Authors: V., D., M., A.

• French guidelines for enhanced recovery after elective colorectal surgery

  Citation: 123

  Authors: P., K., M., P., J.L., D.

• Management of the colonic volvulus in 2016

  Citation: 118

  Authors: L., A., A., J.

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