Impact Factor
3.70
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.12
3,649 total citations
h5-index
55
h5 depth signal
Cited share
64.9%
775 of 1,194
Total citations
3,649
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.78
External metric anchor
Self-citation
22.8%
832 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,529
China
769
United Kingdom
534
Brazil
506
France
500
Citing Fields of Research
Nutrition & Dietetics
3,498
Abdominal Surgery
3,173
Digestive Disorders
2,143
Diabetes
1,042
Liver Diseases
355
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
12,205
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
1,194
775 cited publications
Last 12 months
677
56.4 publications/month
Open access share
38.0%
257 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,529 citing publications
Leading citing field
Nutrition & Dietetics
3,498 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v7n1,Feb. 1997-
v7n1,Feb. 1997-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Nutrition & Dietetics
Abdominal Surgery
Digestive Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Contributor
Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand
Contributor
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Metabolism
Nutrition & Dietetics
MeSH Descriptors
Obesity, Morbid
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1007/s11695-026-08971-0
Open DOI
Robotic Assisted SADI-S Using Hugo™−RAS: Step-by-Step Technique
02
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DOI 10.1007/s11695-026-08974-x
Open DOI
Implications of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery on Hypocalcemia in Total Thyroidectomy: A Narrative Review
Patients who undergo total thyroidectomy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are subject to higher risks of postoperative hypocalcemia due to altered gastrointestinal anatomy, but guidelines for management do not exist. Preoperative evaluatio...
06
DOI 10.1007/s11695-026-08968-9
Open DOI
Correction: Time Trends in Thyroid Hormone Changes Following Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI 10.1007/s11695-026-08984-9
Open DOI
Long-Term Satisfaction with the Choice to Complete Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: The Hindsight 20/20 Study
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DOI 10.1007/s11695-026-08903-y
Open DOI
Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Reproductive Hormones and Menstrual Regularity in Women with Obesity
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Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Subtitle varies; issues for Feb. 2000- : have: Including laparoscopy and allied care.
Also issued online.
Vol. 1, no. 2 (JUN 1991)19980305 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper that meets the full ANSI standard for Permanent Paper