Impact Factor
2.99
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.29
160 total citations
h5-index
18
h5 depth signal
Cited share
72.2%
52 of 72
Total citations
160
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.86
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.3%
2 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
269
Turkey
49
China
33
Italy
26
South Korea
25
Citing Fields of Research
Abdominal Surgery
416
Reproductive Health
147
Digestive Disorders
131
Liver & Colon Cancer
66
Obstetrics/Gynecology
55
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,401
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
72
52 cited publications
Last 12 months
70
70.0 publications/month
Open access share
2.9%
2 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
269 citing publications
Leading citing field
Abdominal Surgery
416 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 January 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Jan-Mar.1997-
v1n1, Jan-Mar.1997-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Abdominal Surgery
Reproductive Health
Digestive Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Contributor
Society of Laparoendoscopic & Robotic Surgeons
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Digestive Disorders
Abdominal Surgery
Reproductive Health
Nutrition & Dietetics
Liver & Colon Cancer
MeSH Descriptors
Laparoscopy
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00108
Open DOI
Credit Where Credit’s Due: Gynecology Paves the Way for MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery)
The introduction of modern-day minimally invasive surgery (MIS) marked a turning point in the history of medicine, driving one of the sharpest declines in surgical mortality and morbidity ever recorded—standing alongside antisepsis and a...
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DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00094
Open DOI
Triple-Action Seroma Prevention Protocol in Subcutaneous Onlay Endoscopic Repair
Postoperative seroma is a common surgical site occurrence following procedures that create large subcutaneous dead spaces. This case series describes a triple-action seroma prevention protocol used during subcutaneous onlay endoscopic re...
03
DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00091
Open DOI
Cable Organizer for Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
During laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures, multiple devices are used simultaneously, requiring preconnection and arrangement of their cables. Traditionally, cables are bundled with gauze and fixed with drape clips, which hinders intr...
04
DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00086
Open DOI
AI-Assisted Volumetric Comparison of Parenchyma-Sparing Effect in Robotic Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy
In recent years, pulmonary segmentectomy has become a preferred treatment option for early-stage lung cancer. The primary factor encouraging clinicians to choose segmentectomy is the assumption of greater parenchymal preservation. In thi...
05
DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00068
Open DOI
Robotic Cholecystectomy Remains Safe and Effective After Regular Hours: A 3-Year Update
Despite growing popularity in robotic-assisted surgery, access during evenings and weekends for nonelective operations may be restricted. A prior smaller comparison study in 2024 found no basis for safety concerns in managing acute chole...
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DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00080
Open DOI
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy versus Percutaneous Drainage for Acute Cholecystitis in Elderly
There is ongoing debate regarding the best management strategy for acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC) in the oldest old population. The present study sought to evaluate clinical outcomes following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) versu...
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DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00095
Open DOI
Response to the Letter to the Editor
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DOI 10.4293/jsls.2026.00077
Open DOI
Safety and Feasibility of Vaginal Natural Orifice Surgery Hysterectomy for Enlarged Uteri
This study evaluated the impact of uterine size on surgical outcomes in vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy and compared perioperative outcomes with conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) in...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
As of <2015-> subtitle appears as: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic & Robotic Surgeons.
Title from cover.
Some supplements in print and some on CD-ROM.
Issues for 1997-2000 include the abstracts of the International Meeting of Laparoendocopic Surgeons, SLS Annual Meeting, Endo Expo, 6th-9th; 2001-2005 include the abstracts of the International Congress & Endo Expo, SLS Annual Meeting, 10th-14th; 2006- only availabe online.
Also issued online.