Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques

Aims & Scope

Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques is a primary source for peer-reviewed, original articles on the newest techniques and applications in operative laparoscopy and endoscopy.

Its Editorial Board includes many of the surgeons who pioneered the use of these revolutionary techniques.

The journal provides complete, timely, accurate, practical coverage of laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques and procedures; current clinical and basic science research; preoperative and postoperative patient management; complications in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery; and new developments in instrumentation and technology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.435

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12991

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	483

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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.

• Scarless Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: Breast Approach for Better Cosmesis

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Masahiro, Seiichiro, Yoshito, Tai, Katsuhiko, Toshiharu, Masaki

• Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery Through the Axillo-Bilateral-Breast Approach

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Kenzo, Eiichi, Yasuhiro, Shuji, Eiji, Shuichi, Shinzaburo

• Endoscopic Thyroidectomy With the da Vinci Robot System Using the Bilateral Axillary Breast Approach (BABA) Technique

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Kyu Eun, Jaideepraj, Yeo-Kyu

• Surgical Robotics: The Early Chronicles

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Richard M.

• Gasless Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via an Axillary Approach: Experience of 30 Cases

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Jong Ho, Chan Heun, WoOng Youn

• The Pitfalls of Laparoscopic Surgery: Challenges for Robotics and Telerobotic Surgery

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Garth H.

• Is Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy an Acceptable Primary Bariatric Procedure in Obese Patients? Early and 5-Year Postoperative Results

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Italo, Attila, Enrique, Karin, Carlos, Juan C.

• Robotic Facelift Thyroidectomy

  Citation: 117

  Authors: David J., Michael C., Melanie W.

• Comparison of the Long-term Results of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Jian-Fang, Dan-Dan, Zhi-Hong, Tian-Ye, Ai-Min, Jian-Feng

• Long-term Benefits for the Quality of Life After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Patients With Lung Cancer

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Hiroshi, Toshiaki, Mitsuhito, Yuji, Satoshi, Hiroyuki

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