Impact Factor
3.01
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.15
426 total citations
h5-index
22
h5 depth signal
Cited share
67.2%
137 of 204
Total citations
426
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.87
External metric anchor
Self-citation
27.2%
116 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
656
China
126
Japan
78
Germany
76
South Korea
68
Citing Fields of Research
Cosmetic Surgery
844
Abdominal Surgery
285
Breast Cancer
157
Wounds & Ulcers
138
Nervous System Disorders
115
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,154
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
204
137 cited publications
Last 12 months
112
9.3 publications/month
Open access share
10.7%
12 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
656 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cosmetic Surgery
844 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1984-
v1n1, 1984-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cosmetic Surgery
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Cosmetic Surgery
MeSH Descriptors
Microsurgery
Neurosurgery
Surgery, Plastic
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1055/a-2972-6100
Open DOI
BMI Changes Associated with DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
As patients undergoing deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction frequently anticipate improved abdominal contour, they may also expect a degree of meaningful weight loss. This study aims to clarify whether pa...
02
DOI 10.1055/a-2972-6217
Open DOI
Innovations in Microsurgery: A Qualitative Appraisal of a Novel 3D-Printed Microscope
Microsurgery is a critical component of plastic and reconstructive surgery. However, the high cost of training and equipment poses significant barriers, particularly in resource-limited settings. To address this challenge, the Microsurge...
03
DOI 10.1055/a-2972-6379
Open DOI
Facing Allograft Failure: A Systematic Review of Explantation and Retransplantation in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
Vascularized composite allotransplantation: (VCA) can restore form and function beyond conventional reconstruction, but acute (AR) and chronic rejection (CR) limit long-term allograft survival. When allograft failure becomes irreversible...
04
DOI 10.1055/a-2972-6306
Open DOI
Learning Curve in Robotic-Assisted Microsurgery: A Systematic Review of Skill Acquisition
Background Robotic-assisted microsurgery offers enhanced precision, tremor filtration, and improved ergonomics, but adoption is limited by undefined learning curves. This systematic review evaluates the learning curve of microvascular an...
05
DOI 10.1055/a-2972-6145
Open DOI
Establishing a Comprehensive Lymphedema Program in a Rural Region
Comprehensive lymphedema programs (CLPs) have recently been established at several large academic medical centers. However, little has been published regarding implementation of multidisciplinary lymphedema programs serving predominantly...
06
DOI 10.1055/a-2972-6028
Open DOI
A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Geographic Distance in Immediate Free Flap and Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
Patient proximity to a surgical center is an important consideration in the coordination and delivery of high-quality postoperative care. Implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction require different perioperative resources and ma...
07
DOI 10.1055/a-2968-4594
Open DOI
Predictors of Aesthetic Outcomes in Bilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Preliminary Analysis of Aesthetic Grading Tool Scores
Objective assessment of aesthetic outcomes following post-mastectomy breast reconstruction remains challenging. The Aesthetic Grading Tool (AGT) was developed as a standardized tool to evaluate aesthetic outcomes independent of patient-r...
08
DOI 10.1055/a-2968-4476
Open DOI
Assessment and Management of Extremity Lymphedema: Position Paper of WSRM
This position paper was developed by the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Task Force on Lymphedema to establish consensus-based recommendations for the management of extremity lymphedema. The document addresses key domains o...
09
DOI 10.1055/a-2968-4536
Open DOI
The Versatile ORAM Flap: A Microsurgeon's Pedicled Flap for Perineal Reconstruction Compared with Reported VRAM Outcomes
Abdominoperineal resection (APR) and pelvic exenteration create large, frequently irradiated three-dimensional defects with expectedly high complication rates. The oblique rectus abdominis myocutaneous (ORAM) flap offers an articulated s...
10
DOI 10.1055/a-2943-3564
Open DOI
The Effect of BMI on the Image Quality of CTA Scans for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging is currently the gold standard for the preoperative planning of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. Limited research has been performed on the effect of bod...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
Complemented by (work): Journal of reconstructive microsurgery open 2377-0821 (DLC) 2015200085 (OCoLC)900608501 (DNLM)101695017.
Vol. 11, no. 1 (JAN 1995)19950518 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper