Aims & Scope

Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery aims to publish the best results in the field of clinical surgery and basic surgical research.

The main focus is on providing the highest level of clinical research and clinically relevant basic research.

The journal, published exclusively in English, will provide an international discussion forum for the controlled results of clinical surgery.

The majority of published contributions will be original articles reporting on clinical data from general and visceral surgery, while endocrine surgery will also be covered.

Papers on basic surgical principles from the fields of traumatology, vascular and thoracic surgery are also welcome.

Evidence-based medicine is an important criterion for the acceptance of papers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.8
2024 2.10

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 8194

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 2246

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.694

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 94

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.8
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.694
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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