Surgical Infections

Aims & Scope

Surgical Infections provides comprehensive and authoritative information on the biology, prevention, and management of post-operative infections.

Original articles cover the latest advancements, new therapeutic management strategies, and translational research that is being applied to improve clinical outcomes and successfully treat post-operative infections.

Surgical Infections coverage includes: -Peritonitis and intra-abdominal infections- Surgical site infections- Pneumonia and other nosocomial infections- Cellular and humoral immunity- Biology of the host response- Organ dysfunction syndromes- Antibiotic use- Resistant and opportunistic pathogens- Epidemiology and prevention- The operating room environment- Diagnostic studies

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.587

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9900

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	742

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Web of Science
• Medline
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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.

• Clinical Practice Guidelines for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery

  Citation: 909

  Authors: Dale W., E. Patchen, Keith M., Trish M., Paul G., Maureen K., Douglas N., Lena M., Robert G., Douglas, James P., Robert A.

• History of the Medical Use of Silver

  Citation: 707

  Authors: J. Wesley

• Prolonged Operative Duration Increases Risk of Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 629

  Authors: Hang, Brian Po-Han, Ireena M., Nicole C., Chris G., Piet

• The Surgical Infection Society Revised Guidelines on the Management of Intra-Abdominal Infection

  Citation: 454

  Authors: John E., Jeffrey M., Addison K., Robert G., Evan P., Matthew R., Phillip K., Patrick J., Kevin P., Jared M., Jose J., Jose M.

• Diagnosis and Management of Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection in Adults and Children: Guidelines by the Surgical Infection Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America

  Citation: 420

  Authors: Joseph S., John E., John S., Keith A., Ellie J.C., Ellen J., Patrick J., Anthony W., E. Patchen, Soumitra R., Sherwood, Mary, Addison K., Avery B., Robert G., John G.

• Infection in Burns

  Citation: 261

  Authors: William, David N., Jessica, Marc G., Celeste C.

• Emerging Infections in Burns

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Ludwik K., Ahmed, Haidy, Marc G., Arthur P., David N.

• Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection

  Citation: 254

  Authors: William G.

• Current Murine Models of Sepsis

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Anthony J., Christopher W., Matthew R.

• The Surgical Care Improvement Project and Prevention of Post-Operative Infection, Including Surgical Site Infection

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Laura H., Amani D., Robert G.

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