Impact Factor
3.16
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.62
88 total citations
h5-index
10
h5 depth signal
Cited share
84.6%
22 of 26
Total citations
88
Citation footprint
Metric signal
4.11
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.1%
1 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
141
United States
25
South Korea
15
Japan
14
France
10
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
59
Robotics
37
Abdominal Surgery
37
Computer Vision & Graphics
28
AI & Machine Learning
24
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
236
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
26
22 cited publications
Last 12 months
25
2.5 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
25 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
141 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
59 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v21n1, 2016-
v21n1, 2016-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Abdominal Surgery
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
AI & Machine Learning
Human-Machine Interaction
Medical Physics
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Technology
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Human-Machine Interaction
Cardiology
Robotics
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
Digestive Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Surgery, Computer-Assisted
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Therapy, Computer-Assisted
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2726003
Open DOI
AutoPathNet: a patient-specific automated 3D trajectory planning framework for minimally invasive evacuation of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
1. As the global population ages, the incidence of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage continues to increase. Untreated cerebral hematomas can compress neural tissues, causing severe neurological defi...
02
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2709279
Open DOI
Accuracy and agreement between optical navigation (NDI Polaris) and postoperative CT for glenoid pin placement: a cadaveric validation study using AR-guidance
The number of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) procedures has increased significantly over the past decade [1], reinforcing the importance of optimizing surgical accuracy and implant positioning [...
03
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2692844
Open DOI
Analysis of deep learning techniques in computer-aided diagnosis for meniscus injuries: a systematic literature review
04
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2699503
Open DOI
The VELYS robotic-assisted solution: a strategic technology evaluation informed through scoping review.
Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly utilized in arthroplasty, with emerging evidence suggesting potential benefits, however, the overall evidence base remains immature. Given the heterogeneity of available systems, device-specif...
05
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2694865
Open DOI
A hybrid biofabrication platform for patient-specific aortic phantoms: from surgical rehearsal to device testing
1. High-fidelity aortic models, including those created via computational methods and physical phantoms, are invaluable tools for surgical planning [1], medical education [2], and device testing [3...
06
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2684372
Open DOI
Toward real-time alignment of 3D CT and 2D X-ray with multi-stage CNNs
2D X-ray imaging is widely employed in image-guided interventions to provide real-time visualization of patient anatomy and interventional devices. However, lacking depth information and soft-tissue contrast, intraoperative X-rays are of...
07
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2677269
Open DOI
DMRNet: a dynamic multi-scale residual network for Shamrock view and lumbar plexus segmentation
Lumbar plexus block (LPB) is a regional anesthesia technique widely used for hip and knee surgeries. However, despite the assistance of ultrasound guidance, the complex anatomical structure of the lumbar plexus poses significant challeng...
08
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2678776
Open DOI
Association between preoperative serum albumin levels and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication after laparoscopic surgery and may impair recovery. This study investigated the independent association between preoperative serum albumin (ALB) levels and PONV, and asses...
09
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2674321
Open DOI
An automatic detection model for spread through air spaces in postoperative pathological sections based on deep learning in NSCLC
Spread through air spaces (STAS) has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a novel invasive model of lung cancer defined as ‘micropapillary clusters, solid nests, and/or single ...
10
DOI 10.1080/24699322.2026.2668783
Open DOI
Leg positioner improves efficiency on selected steps in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: an analysis of surgical workflow efficiency and team experience
Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) improves surgical precision and reproducibility. Leg positioners are used to stabilize the limb and support workflow, but their impact in robotic-assisted TKA remains unclear. This study exa...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Numbering from PDF caption.
Volume 21 (2016) includes supplement.