Impact Factor
3.21
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.71
1,396 total citations
h5-index
27
h5 depth signal
Cited share
63.9%
533 of 834
Total citations
1,396
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.70
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.4%
89 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
2,230
China
769
South Korea
168
United Kingdom
166
Turkey
164
Citing Fields of Research
Cosmetic Surgery
2,648
Wounds & Ulcers
557
Abdominal Surgery
542
Breast Cancer
479
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
303
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
16,059
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
834
533 cited publications
Last 12 months
404
33.7 publications/month
Open access share
3.5%
14 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
2,230 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cosmetic Surgery
2,648 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1, 1978-
v1, 1978-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cosmetic Surgery
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
MeSH Descriptors
Surgery, Plastic
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004926
Open DOI
Expert Consensus on Robot-Assisted Vascularized Bone Grafting for the Treatment of Early-Stage Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) remains a progressive clinical challenge that predominantly affects young and active adults between 20 and 50 years of age. Without timely and effective surgical intervention, natural disease prog...
02
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004909
Open DOI
Implementing Core Outcome Reporting in Genital Gender-Affirming Surgery
03
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004928
Open DOI
Impact of Postbariatric Body Contouring Procedures on Patient Body Weight and Metabolism
Background: Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment that induces substantial and sustained weight loss through restriction, malabsorption, and hormonal mechanisms that regulate appetite and energy balance. This study aimed to assess ...
04
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004921
Open DOI
Microtia Reconstruction in Children Based on the Nagata Method
Background: Microtia reconstruction using the Nagata technique is seldom offered to younger patients under 10 years, as there may not be enough cartilage for reconstruction. In this study, we present our 13-year experience of microtia re...
05
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004900
Open DOI
Clinical Practice Guideline of Surgical Treatment of Segmental Bone Defects After Open Tibia Diaphyseal Fracture
Purpose: Segmental tibial diaphyseal bone defects after open fracture are difficult to treat and require timely, coordinated reconstruction. We aimed to develop evidence-based surgical guidelines based on meta-analysis and consensus reco...
06
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004913
Open DOI
Modified Free Functional Muscle Transfer for Thenar Reconstruction After High Pressure Injection Injuries
Background: High-pressure injection injuries of the hand can cause deep tissue destruction despite a small entry wound. When the thenar region is involved, radical debridement may leave a combined defect involving skin, dead space, and i...
07
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004905
Open DOI
Sequential Meridian Based Acupuncture Combined With Standard Rehabilitation After Surgery for Severe Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of sequential meridian-based acupuncture combined with standard rehabilitation in patients after surgery for severe cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled tr...
08
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004868
Open DOI
Perceptions of Surgeons in Vietnam on International Medical Volunteers
Objective: Short-term surgical missions (STMs) have been used by various organizations to address gaps in the surgical workforce in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, the literature is inadequate in documenting host commu...
09
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004923
Open DOI
Plastic Surgery Response to the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
Background: The February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes caused catastrophic damage in Turkey and Syria, resulting in mass casualties and disrupted health care. This study aims to describe the experience of a plastic and reconstructiv...
10
DOI 10.1097/sap.0000000000004914
Open DOI
Financial Toxicity in Plastic Surgery
Introduction: Financial toxicity (FT) describes the physical, psychosocial, and financial burden of health care–related costs on patients’ well-being. Plastic surgery patients may be susceptible to FT due to high procedure and adjunct th...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Vol. 34, no. 3 (MAR 1995)19950517 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper