Impact Factor
3.10
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.67
1,103 total citations
h5-index
37
h5 depth signal
Cited share
46.7%
317 of 679
Total citations
1,103
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.71
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.9%
76 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,542
China
210
Japan
173
United Kingdom
170
Australia
126
Citing Fields of Research
Liver & Colon Cancer
1,735
Abdominal Surgery
1,278
Digestive Disorders
598
Urology
413
Oncology
400
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
17,601
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
679
317 cited publications
Last 12 months
387
32.3 publications/month
Open access share
4.7%
18 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,542 citing publications
Leading citing field
Liver & Colon Cancer
1,735 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v8n5,Sept./Oct. 1965-
v8n5,Sept./Oct. 1965-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Liver & Colon Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Urology
Digestive Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Proctologic Society
Contributor
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Broad Categories
Gastroenterology
Liver & Colon Cancer
Urology
Allergies
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases & Infections
MeSH Descriptors
Colonic Diseases
Colorectal Surgery
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004491
Open DOI
Oncologic Outcomes and Adjuvant Chemotherapy Use in Early- Versus Late-Onset Colon Cancer: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis
BACKGROUND: The incidence of early-onset colon cancer is increasing, and younger patients are often treated more intensively on the assumption of worse prognosis. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether early-onset presentation is independently ...
02
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004501
Open DOI
A Novel Quantitative Endoscopic Tumor Regression Grading System for Predicting Pathological Response Following Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer
BACKGROUND: While pathological and magnetic resonance imaging-based tumor regression grading systems are widely utilized following neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer, existing endoscopic approaches rely on qualitative assessment witho...
03
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004497
Open DOI
The New Face of an Old Disease: A Survey of Young People regarding Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for people under the age of 50. OBJECTIVE: As an initial step of the Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign, the purpose of this study was to surve...
04
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004498
Open DOI
Rectal Foreign-Body Extraction and Fecal Disimpaction: Coding, Documentation, and Financial Implications
Was not provided for this article.
05
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004499
Open DOI
Long-term Evaluation of Intrarectal Botulinum Toxin Injection Sessions for Treating Urge and Mixed Fecal Incontinence: Results from a Monocentric Historical Cohort
BACKGROUND: There is a lack of long-term data on the outcomes of intrarectal botulinum toxin injections as a new option therapy for urge fecal incontinence, particularly following reinjection sessions, reasons for treatment dropout, and ...
06
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004495
Open DOI
Diagnosis and Management of HIV-Associated Colitis
A 63-year-old male with a history of untreated HIV presented to the emergency room with acute on chronic watery diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, fever and chills. His vital signs were within normal limits and his abdomen was soft, nondist...
07
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004489
Open DOI
Recognition, Evaluation, and Diagnosis of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
08
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004490
Open DOI
Provider Knowledge, Risk Perceptions, and Communication Readiness Drive Discussions about Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A National Survey of US Healthcare Providers
BACKGROUND: The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer continues to increase among adults younger than 50 years, yet delays in diagnosis remain common. OBJECTIVE: As an initial step of the Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Awareness camp...
09
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004430
Open DOI
Robotic Intracorporeal Single-Stapled Anastomosis as a Rescue Strategy After Multiple Linear Stapler Firings During Rectal Transection
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/dcr.0000000000004496
Open DOI
Expert Commentary on Diagnosis and Management of HIV-Associated Colitis
Was not provided for this article.
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Imprint varies.
Also issued online.
Published - by the American Proctologic Society; -official journal of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Vol. 38, no. 3 (1995)19950518 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper