Impact Factor
2.55
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.33
172 total citations
h5-index
8
h5 depth signal
Cited share
61.2%
85 of 139
Total citations
172
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.25
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.5%
6 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
349
Italy
100
Turkey
58
United Kingdom
11
Saudi Arabia
10
Citing Fields of Research
Abdominal Surgery
119
Musculoskeletal Disorders
77
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
69
Digestive Disorders
48
Liver & Colon Cancer
40
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
545
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
139
85 cited publications
Last 12 months
232
19.3 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
232 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
349 citing publications
Leading citing field
Abdominal Surgery
119 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
14 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v42n1, 1965-
v42n1, 1965-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Abdominal Surgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Liver & Colon Cancer
Vascular Disorders
Digestive Disorders
Lung Cancer
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Liver & Colon Cancer
Digestive Disorders
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Abdominal Surgery
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
Endocrinology & Metabolism
MeSH Descriptors
General Surgery
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.62713/aic.4862
Open DOI
Comparison of Postoperative Complications and Perioperative Outcomes Between Endoscopic-Assisted and Open Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Study
AIM: To compare the incidence of complications within 90 days postoperatively and perioperative outcomes between endoscopic-assisted and open prosthetic breast reconstruction.METHODS: Data from female patients who underwent total mastect...
02
DOI 10.62713/aic.4816
Open DOI
Factors Associated With Hyperopic Shift After Phacoemulsification Combined With Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients With Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
AIM: To investigate the factors associated with hyperopic shift (HS) after phacoemulsification (PE) combined with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG).METHODS: A total of 167 eyes wit...
03
DOI 10.62713/aic.4796
Open DOI
Training the Next Generation of Future Surgical Residents: A Scoping Review and Proposal for an Undergraduate Curriculum From the Italian Polispecialistic Society of Young Surgeons
AIM: The transition from medical school to surgical residency is marked by a persistent gap between theoretical instruction and clinical readiness. In Italy, variability in training programs across centers creates persistent gaps in resi...
04
DOI 10.62713/aic.4784
Open DOI
Modified LIFT via a Lateral Approach Versus Standard LIFT for Transsphincteric Anal Fistula: A Prospective Randomized Study
AIM: To compare the early clinical outcomes of modified ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) via a lateral approach with those of standard LIFT in patients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-confirmed transsphincteric...
05
DOI 10.62713/aic.4777
Open DOI
Recurrent Primary Angiosarcoma of the Breast: Challenges and Pitfalls in a Case Report
AIM: Primary breast angiosarcoma (PBA) is an exceptionally rare and highly aggressive vascular malignancy with poor prognosis, high recurrence rates, and limited evidence guiding management. We report a case of low- to intermediate-grade...
06
DOI 10.62713/aic.4736
Open DOI
Sex Differences in Presentation, Management, and Prognosis of Surgically Treated Oral Tongue Carcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study
AIM: Tongue carcinoma is an aggressive subtype of oral cavity cancer. Sex-related differences in disease presentation and prognosis remain incompletely understood.METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included patients with histologic...
07
DOI 10.62713/aic.4729
Open DOI
Painless Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma Mimicking Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report
AIM: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a rare neurological emergency. Its painless variant is particularly uncommon and can easily be misdiagnosed as acute ischemic stroke, especially in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy. Th...
08
DOI 10.62713/aic.4716
Open DOI
Multidimensional Echocardiographic Parameters Predict Left Ventricular Functional Recovery After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
AIM: This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of preoperative and early postoperative echocardiographic parameters for left ventricular function recovery after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and to evaluate the relat...
09
DOI 10.62713/aic.4714
Open DOI
Safety and Short-Term Clinical Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Lobectomy Based on the Tubeless Concept for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
AIM: The Tubeless comprehensive management model minimizes iatrogenic trauma by avoiding endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, and urinary catheterization, while the robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery system offers precise sur...
10
DOI 10.62713/aic.4710
Open DOI
Risk Factors for Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study Evaluating Axillary Surgical Approaches
AIM: Breast cancer-related lymphedema remains a major complication that follows axillary surgery. This prospective study evaluated the effects of axillary surgical techniques and treatment-related factors on the development of lymphedema...
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