Impact Factor
2.90
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.14
1,219 total citations
h5-index
29
h5 depth signal
Cited share
44.5%
487 of 1,095
Total citations
1,219
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.15
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.5%
79 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Australia
4,074
New Zealand
653
China
381
United Kingdom
249
India
195
Citing Fields of Research
Abdominal Surgery
2,173
Digestive Disorders
1,117
Liver & Colon Cancer
789
Oncology
539
Musculoskeletal Disorders
525
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
21,809
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
1,095
487 cited publications
Last 12 months
660
55.0 publications/month
Open access share
30.8%
203 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Australia
4,074 citing publications
Leading citing field
Abdominal Surgery
2,173 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v71n1, Jan. 2001-
v71n1, Jan. 2001-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Abdominal Surgery
Digestive Disorders
Liver & Colon Cancer
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Urology
Patient Care
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Digestive Disorders
Liver & Colon Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Patient Care
Nutrition & Dietetics
MeSH Descriptors
Clinical Medicine
General Surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/ans.71025
Open DOI
Computed Tomography‐Derived Abdominal Aortic Calcification Independently Predicts Survival in Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Background: Contemporary rectal cancer treatment pathways remain predominantly guided by tumour‐related characteristics, including stage and histopathology, with comparatively limited objective assessment of physiological reserve for tre...
02
DOI 10.1111/ans.71017
Open DOI
The Effect of Post‐Operative Localised Tissue Warming on Surgical Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Background: Post‐operative wound complications remain a significant source of morbidity following surgery, yet evidence‐based strategies targeting the local wound environment in the post‐operative period remain scarce. Local surgical sit...
03
DOI 10.1111/ans.71014
Open DOI
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma—Be Suspicious and Refer Early
04
DOI 10.1111/ans.71009
Open DOI
Pancreatic Invasion in Distal Cholangiocarcinoma Is a Poor Prognostic Factor: A New Approach Integrating Tumor Depth of Invasion
Background: The 8th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system for distal cholangiocarcinoma (dCCA) uses depth of invasion (DOI) for T classification; however, it does not consider invasion into adjacent orga...
05
06
DOI 10.1111/ans.71008
Open DOI
Neuroendoscopic‐Assisted vs. Conventional Burr‐Hole Drainage for Septated Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Comparative Cohort Study on Efficacy and Long‐Term Functional Outcomes
Objective: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is prevalent in the elderly. Its septated variant poses a significant surgical challenge, as conventional burr‐hole drainage often yields suboptimal results due to incomplete evacuation. Neuroe...
07
DOI 10.1111/ans.71015
Open DOI
Conservative Versus Operative Management of Small Bowel Obstruction in Pregnancy: An Updated Review of the Current Literature
Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) in pregnancy is rare but associated with high maternal and foetal morbidity. The incidence of this is rising with increasing rates of stoma formation in women of reproductive age. Methods: A stra...
08
DOI 10.1111/ans.71006
Open DOI
Predictors of Cranioplasty Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 302 Patients
Background: Cranioplasty is a frequently performed neurosurgical procedure, yet long‐term durability remains variable and the factors predicting success or failure are not well established. Methods: We conducted a review of 302 adult pat...
09
DOI 10.1111/ans.71003
Open DOI
Investigating the Use of Routine Swabs in Incision and Drainage of Abscesses: An Audit of Western Sydney Hospitals
Background: Incision and drainage of subcutaneous abscesses is a common surgical procedure. It is the standard of treatment, with or without adjunctive antibiotics. Interestingly, there exists a lack of evidence regarding the role of int...
10
DOI 10.1111/ans.71000
Open DOI
25, 50 and 75 Years Ago
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.