Surgical Clinics of North America

Aims & Scope

Surgical Clinics of North America has kept surgeons informed on the latest techniques from leading surgical centers worldwide.

Each bimonthly issue (February, April, June, August, October, and December) is devoted to a single topic relevant to the busy surgeon, with articles written by experts in the field.

Case studies and complete references are also included to give you the most thorough data you need to stay on top of your practice.

Topics include general surgery, alimentary surgery, abdominal surgery, critical care surgery, trauma surgery, endocrine surgery, breast cancer surgery, transplantation, pediatric surgery, and vascular surgery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.767

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	105

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7163

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	800

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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
• Medline
• 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.

• The Epidemiology of Wound Infection: A 10-Year Prospective Study of 62,939 Wounds

  Citation: 1051

  Authors: Peter J.E., Rosemary

• Bladder Substitution After Pelvic Evisceration

  Citation: 1002

  Authors: Eugene M.

• Gastric Bypass in Obesity

  Citation: 666

  Authors: Edward E., Chikashi

• GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF WOUND HEALING

  Citation: 573

  Authors: Maria B., Adrian

• MEASUREMENT OF PAIN

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Joel, Ronald

• Demographic and socioeconomic aspects of hernia repair in the United States in 2003

  Citation: 528

  Authors: Ira M

• WOUND INFECTION

  Citation: 513

  Authors: Martin C.

• Persistent Truncus Arteriosus: A Classification According to Anatomic Types

  Citation: 510

  Authors: Robert W., Jesse E.

• Evolving Concepts in the Pathogenesis of Postinjury Multiple Organ Failure

  Citation: 428

  Authors: Frederick A., Ernest E.

• THE DAMAGE CONTROL SEQUENCE AND UNDERLYING LOGIC

  Citation: 355

  Authors: Michael F., David H.

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