Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Aims & Scope

Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery offers a comprehensive and coordinated review of a single, timely topic related to the diagnosis and treatment of proctologic diseases.

Each issue is an organized compendium of practical information that serves as a lasting reference for colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, surgeons in training and their colleagues in medicine with an interest in colorectal disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.146

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24879

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	39

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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
• Embase

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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.

• Proficiency-Based Training for Surgical Skills

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Daniel J.

• The science of anastomotic healing

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Ryan B., Benjamin D.

• Management of recurrent pilonidal disease

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Joseph R.

• Immersive Virtual Environments for Medical Training

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Mark W., Kevin A., Gilbert M., Alan V.

• The American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program and the Practicing Colorectal Surgeon

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Meixi, Lindsey, Ronnie, Emily, Marcia M.

• High Dose Rate Endorectal Brachytherapy for Patients With Curable Rectal Cancer

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Té, Carole, Tamim, Sender, François, Nancy, Kenneth, Dawn, Slobodan

• Idiopathic pruritus ani

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Vivek, Amir

• The Pathogenesis and Etiology of Colonic Volvulus

  Citation: 22

  Authors: David A., Charles B.

• Adjuvant radiotherapy in operable rectal cancer: A systematic review

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Alastair J., Angela H. M.

• Anal cancer and anal cancer precursors in women with a history of HPV-related dysplasia and cancer

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Elizabeth A., Elizabeth Y.

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