Surgeon

Aims & Scope

Since its establishment in 2003, The Surgeon has established itself as one of the leading multidisciplinary surgical titles, both in print and online.

The Surgeon is published for the worldwide surgical and dental communities.

The goal of the Journal is to achieve wider national and international recognition, through a commitment to excellence in original research.

In addition, both Colleges see the Journal as an important educational service, and consequently there is a particular focus on post-graduate development.

Much of our educational role will continue to be achieved through publishing expanded review articles by leaders in their field.

Articles in related areas to surgery and dentistry, such as healthcare management and education, are also welcomed.

We aim to educate, entertain, give insight into new surgical techniques and technology, and provide a forum for debate and discussion.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.709

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	68

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7977

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	834

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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.

• Anatomy: A must for teaching the next generation

  Citation: 339

  Authors: J.

• Gut-origin sepsis: Evolution of a concept

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Edwin A.

• The use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in surgery: A systematic review

  Citation: 207

  Authors: S.E., C.R., A.

• Epidermal growth factor therapy and wound healing — past, present and future perspectives

  Citation: 195

  Authors: J., D., D., D.

• Surgery induced immunosuppression

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Brian V., Mark B., Hrishikesh G., Kieran, Thomas A.

• The effects of smoking on fracture healing

  Citation: 154

  Authors: A., I., M., O., M.

• Basic biology of tendon injury and healing

  Citation: 144

  Authors: P., N.

• Attitudes to teamwork and safety in the operating theatre

  Citation: 143

  Authors: R., S., L., S., N.

• Aneurysms of the splenic artery – A review

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Yahya, Chris, Vijayaragavan

• Teaching surgeons about non-technical skills

  Citation: 138

  Authors: R., S., S., N., D., G.

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