Impact Factor
2.59
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.34
82 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
61.3%
38 of 62
Total citations
82
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.63
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.2%
1 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Japan
127
Italy
45
Netherlands
43
China
40
Germany
25
Citing Fields of Research
Digestive Disorders
289
Abdominal Surgery
231
Liver & Colon Cancer
177
Oncology
89
Liver Diseases
40
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,442
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
62
38 cited publications
Last 12 months
31
2.6 publications/month
Open access share
32.3%
10 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Japan
127 citing publications
Leading citing field
Digestive Disorders
289 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
7 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v15n2, 1998-
v15n2, 1998-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Digestive Disorders
Abdominal Surgery
Liver & Colon Cancer
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Collegium Internationale Chirurgiae Digestivae
Broad Categories
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Digestive Disorders
Liver & Colon Cancer
MeSH Descriptors
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag008
Open DOI
Are a Dilated Cecum and Small Bowel Distention on CT Imaging Associated with Worse Postoperative Outcomes in Left-Sided Obstructive Colon Cancer? A Population-Based Study
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a dilated cecum (≥9 cm) and small-bowel distention on preoperative CT are associated with worse postoperative outcomes in patients with left-sided obstructive colon cancer (LSOC...
02
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag007
Open DOI
Persistent Gender Gaps on Editorial Boards of Digestive Diseases Journals: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Despite the growing proportion of women in medicine, gender disparities persist in academic leadership. Editorial board membership is a key indicator of academic influence, yet data on gender representation in digestive sur...
03
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag006
Open DOI
The Management of Pancreatic Fistula after Pancreatic Surgery
Background: Postoperative pancreatic fistula is a complex and dreaded complication after pancreatic surgery. Its management is complex and dependent on clinical presentation and severity, and clear guidelines are often lacking. Summary: ...
04
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag004
Open DOI
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Nutritional Status in Patients with Resectable and Borderline Resectable Periampullary Tumors: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Introduction: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and malnutrition are prevalent but systematically underestimated in patients with periampullary tumors. Methods: This is a prospective observational single-center study. Thirty-two pa...
05
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag003
Open DOI
Robotic Bariatric Surgery: A Critical Review of Clinical Outcomes, Learning Curves, and Economic Considerations
Background: Robotic platforms have been increasingly adopted in bariatric surgery with the aim of overcoming technical limitations of conventional laparoscopy, particularly during complex reconstructive steps such as intracorporeal sutur...
06
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag005
Open DOI
HARMONIC SCALPEL HEMORRHOIDECTOMY VERSUS STAPLED HEMORRHOIDOPEXY IN GRADE III / IV HEMORRHOIDS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS
BACKGROUND: Third- and IV-degree hemorrhoids often require surgery due to prolapse, bleeding and discomfort. Among the available procedures, there is no consensus on which surgical technique offers better results. This systematic review ...
07
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag002
Open DOI
Adaptive Anastomosis for Anterior Resection in Sigmoid and Proximal Rectal Cancer or Premalignant Lesions: Protocol for a Multicentre, Non-Randomised, Clinical Effectiveness Trial (ADAPT)
Introduction: Anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery is an impactful complication, associated with increased morbidity and reduced quality of life. The circular stapler commonly used for anterior resections (AR), introduces ri...
08
DOI 10.1159/dsu/acoag001
Open DOI
Colorectal Cancer and Advanced Neoplasia in Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Fecal Occult Blood Test-Positive Controls
Introduction: Patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) may be more likely to harbor colorectal cancer (CRC) because of shared lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and alcohol. However, its prevalence and clinical signific...
09
DOI 10.1159/000553630
Open DOI
Safety of Proctored Learning Curve in Upper Gastrointestinal Robotic Surgery
Background. Safe implementation of robotic upper gastrointestinal surgery requires an optimized learning process. We report the initial experience, outcomes and learning curve of a team introducing this technique in Argentina through the...
10
DOI 10.1159/000553588
Open DOI
The Clinical Dilemma of Vanishing Lesions after Systemic Therapy in Oligometastatic Esophagogastric Cancer: A Narrative Review
Background: Radical local metastasis-directed treatment is increasingly considered in oligometastatic cancer. Disappearance of metastases after systemic therapy (“vanishing lesions”) poses management dilemmas, as invisibility does not pr...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Released Aug. 1984- .
Also issued online.
Official journal of Collegium International Chirirgiae Digestivae.