Impact Factor
4.34
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
6.16
12,134 total citations
h5-index
68
h5 depth signal
Cited share
71.4%
1,536 of 2,151
Total citations
12,134
Citation footprint
Metric signal
5.10
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.3%
645 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
5,244
United Kingdom
814
United States
659
India
446
Italy
349
Citing Fields of Research
Abdominal Surgery
2,642
Digestive Disorders
1,669
Liver & Colon Cancer
1,365
Musculoskeletal Disorders
1,222
Oncology
1,120
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
17,417
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
2,151
1,536 cited publications
Last 12 months
1,749
159.0 publications/month
Open access share
98.7%
1,727 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
5,244 citing publications
Leading citing field
Abdominal Surgery
2,642 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
26 August 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v5n1, 2007-
v5n1, 2007-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Liver & Colon Cancer
Digestive Disorders
Oncology
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Abdominal Surgery
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Immunology
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Digestive Disorders
Liver & Colon Cancer
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Urology
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Vascular Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005246
Open DOI
Interpreting the predictive value of central obesity indices in osteoarthritis risk assessment
Was not provided for this article.
02
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005585
Open DOI
Association between perioperative changes in blood d-amino acid oxidase levels and delayed neurocognitive recovery after cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study
Introduction: Delayed neurocognitive recovery is prevalent among patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Identifying biomarkers may facilitate its early detection and risk stratification. This study evaluated perioperative changes in blood ...
03
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005571
Open DOI
Comparison of first attempt success rate of ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation in supine vs prone position: a prospective randomized controlled trial- PROSPECTUS trial (prone vs supine positioning evaluation for central line insertion using sonography)
Background: Cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV) is traditionally performed in the supine position; however, during surgeries in the prone position, it may become necessary to obtain central venous access because of unexpected ...
04
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005272
Open DOI
Comprehensive review of post-hepatectomy liver failure: definition, prediction, and intervention
Radical hepatectomy remains one of the most effective treatments for both early-stage and selected intermediate-to-advanced malignant liver tumors. It is also a definitive treatment option for certain benign liver tumors that are symptom...
05
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005584
Open DOI
Exploring the impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery on reducing hepatocellular carcinoma risk in obesity: insights from a nationwide French study
Objective: To evaluate the impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)on the incidence and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)in individuals with morbid obesity in a large, registry-based cohort. Background: Obesity is a significa...
06
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005562
Open DOI
Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma shows distinct recurrence patterns and poorer postoperative outcomes compared to hepatocellular carcinoma
Background: Combined hepatocellular–cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) is an uncommon primary liver cancer with distinct histology but overlapping clinical features with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study compared postoperative outcom...
07
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005560
Open DOI
Current evidence and experience with robotic donor hepatectomy for living-donor liver transplantation
Robotic donor hepatectomy (RDH) has emerged as an important advancement in the field of living donor liver transplantation, aimed at improving donor safety, surgical precision, and acceptance of the donation process. This article evaluat...
08
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005524
Open DOI
Response to correspondence: liver transplantation for colorectal metastasis – selection criteria, outcomes, and management recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Was not provided for this article.
09
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000004731
Open DOI
Comparative analysis of the efficacy of laparoscopy-assisted versus open gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/js9.0000000000005552
Open DOI
Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting multidrug-resistant bacteria in spontaneous spondylodiscitis
Background: Spontaneous spondylodiscitis is a serious disease, and multidrug-resistant bacterial (MDRB) infection significantly increases the difficulty of treatment and the risk of a poor prognosis. Early identification of the risk of M...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Print issues ceased with v. 6, no. 6 (2008).
Also issued online.
v.1, no. 1 (Oct. 2003)20070516 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper that meets the full ANSI standard for Permanent Paper