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BMC Surgery

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3D-printed pulmonary segment specimens for experimental teaching of sectional anatomy

Double W tension-reduced suture technique on the abdominal scars for severely obese patients

Experimental study of novel external reinforcement device for gastrointestinal anastomosis

Indocyanine green combined with methylene blue for sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer

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The efficacy of norepinephrine application in Mammotome-assisted minimally invasive resection for benign breast neoplasm: A retrospective study

Authors: Yafei Sun, Zipeng Xu, Jing Hu, Lina You and Chaobo Chen

Analysis of risk factors and establishment of prediction model for lower extremity deep vein thrombosis after lumbar fusion surgery

Authors: Yixiang Zhao, Xiangzhen Kong, Kangle Song, Zhenchuan Liu, Yuanqiang Zhang and Lei Cheng

Laser-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for lung nodules: a promising approach with reduced operation time

Authors: Yuejuan Zhang, Zijian Li, Cheng Ding, Jun Zhao, Li Ye, Ziqing Shen and Xinyu Song

Time from drainage to surgery is an independent predictor of morbidity for moderate-to-severe acute cholecystitis: a multivarirble analysis of 259 patients

Authors: Dai Kujirai, Yujiro Isobe, Hirofumi Suzumura, Kenji Matsumoto, Yuichi Sasakura, Toshiaki Terauchi, Masaru Kimata, Hiroharu Shinozaki and Kenji Kobayashi

Comparison of the effects of high tibial osteotomy with and without a tourniquet

Authors: Huiwen Wu, Fangyuan Wang, Shihao Deng, Shuai Liang, Shaoze Lan, Kenan Sun, Ciren Lunzhu, Dawa Cangjue and Jun Li

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Furuncular myiasis of the breast caused by the larvae of the Tumbu fly ( Cordylobia anthropophaga )

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Epiploic appendagitis – clinical characteristics of an uncommon surgical diagnosis

Authors: Michael Sand, Marcos Gelos, Falk G Bechara, Daniel Sand, Till H Wiese, Lars Steinstraesser and Benno Mann

Age and HPV type as risk factors for HPV persistence after loop excision in patients with high grade cervical lesions: an observational study

Authors: Laurențiu Pirtea, Dorin Grigoraş, Petru Matusz, Marilena Pirtea, Lavinia Moleriu, Anca Tudor, Răzvan Ilina, Cristina Secoşan, Florin Horhat and Octavian Mazilu

Spigelian hernia in the right upper abdominal wall: a case report

Authors: Zhou Ye, Mo-Jin Wang, Li-Fen Bai, Han-Xiang Zhuang and Wen Zhuang

Surgical physiology of inguinal hernia repair - a study of 200 cases

Authors: Mohan P Desarda

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Aims and scope

BMC Surgery is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on surgical research, training, and practice.

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Citation Impact 2023 Journal Impact Factor: 1.6 5-year Journal Impact Factor: 1.9 Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 1.019 SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 0.520 Speed 2023 Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 21 Submission to acceptance (median days): 131 Usage 2023 Downloads: 1,809,339 Altmetric mentions: 257

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Journal of Surgery

About Journal

Welcome to the Journal of Surgery , a peer-reviewed, open-access high impact factor international medical journal publication dedicated to advancing the field of surgery through high-quality research and scholarly contributions. Our journal serves as a platform for surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to disseminate their work and foster a global dialogue in the ever-evolving field of surgery.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Journal of Surgery is to promote excellence in surgical research, education, and practice. We aim to publish cutting-edge studies that contribute to the understanding of surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and the broader impact of surgery on healthcare.

Scope of the Journal

General Surgery: Original research and advancements in general surgical procedures, techniques, and outcomes.

Specialized Surgical Fields: In-depth studies in subspecialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, plastic surgery, and more.

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Research on laparoscopic, robotic, and other minimally invasive approaches to surgical interventions.

Surgical Oncology: Studies focusing on cancer surgery, tumor resection, and advancements in oncological surgical techniques.

Global Surgery: Exploration of surgical challenges and solutions in diverse healthcare settings globally.

Surgical Education and Training: Articles on innovative approaches to surgical education, training programs, and simulation techniques.

Patient Outcomes and Safety: Research on factors influencing patient outcomes, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives in surgery.

Emerging Technologies: Examination of cutting-edge technologies influencing surgical practice, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and telemedicine.

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Editorial Team

Our editorial team consists of accomplished experts and thought leaders in various surgical specialties. They play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and relevance of the content we publish. Meet our Editorial Board to learn more about the individuals guiding the journal's editorial process.

Submission Guidelines

Authors interested in submitting their work to the Journal of Surgery can find detailed submission guidelines here . We encourage the submission of original research articles, reviews, case reports, and other contributions that contribute to the advancement of surgical knowledge.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to the "Journal of Surgery" undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the published work. Our team of expert reviewers evaluates manuscripts based on scientific merit, originality, methodology, and relevance to the field.

Open Access

The Journal of Surgery is an open-access journal, meaning that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. We believe in the importance of disseminating knowledge without barriers, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative research community.

Established in 2015, the Journal of Surgery has a rich history of publishing impactful research. Over the years, we have built a reputation for excellence and have become a trusted resource for surgeons and researchers worldwide.

Indexing & Abstracting

All published surgery papers are assigned to Digital Object Identifier (DOI) – Crossref.

All published articles of this journal are included in the indexing and abstracting coverage of:

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All published surgery articles are permanently  archived  and available at Gavin Publishers website in  HTML and PDF  formats.

Thank you for visiting the Journal of Surgery. We invite you to explore our latest articles , engage with our community, and contribute to the ongoing advancements in the field of surgery.

Why Choose Our Surgery Journal

• High Impact Factor Journal.
• We maintain high standard peer review publications.
• We ensure optimum quality standard is maintained in every publication.
• Increased visibility of the publication and provides free, unrestricted global access.
• We provide higher readership, visibility and impact of your publications.
• The authors reserve the copyrights of the article and articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Editorial Board

Anthony Cassano

Amit K. Surve

Daniel-Xudong Shi

Harleen Kaur Sandhu

Ivan Puente

John Patrick F. Bebawy

Miguel Montero-Baker

Nalu Navarro Alvarez

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Our mission is to increase the visibility, accessibility, reputation, usage and impact of quality, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly research journals globally, regardless of discipline, geography or language.

Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Clinic Initiative in A High-Volume Irish Tertiary Referral Center: A Quality Improvement Project

Elkady R., Sevastianova K., Gallagher T., O’Donoghue A, Kellegher E, Cornally D., Hetmanau D., Ward P., Callanan I., Hurley H., Canavan R., Walsh S.R., Dowdall J., Feeney E., Barry M.

Clinical Study of Tubeless Thoracoscopic Surgery via Subxiphoid Approach for Anterior Mediastinal Tumors Under the ERAS Concept

Ran Xiong, Hongjie Zhang, Lei Gao, Guangwen Xu, Juan Li

Seasonal Effects of Testicular Torsion in a Region of Australia

Zhong Li Titus Lim, Kit June Chan, Erick Chan, Justin Ng, Jason Jae Yeun Kim, Eric Chung, Handoo Rhee

Literature Review: BK Viremia in Renal Transplant Patients and its Association with Micropapillary Urothelial Carcinoma

Zhong Li Titus Lim, Lu Yu Kuo, Jason Jae Yeun Kim, Margaret Mansbridge, Handoo Rhee

Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Systems in Children

Mariusz Birbach, Monika Brzezińska, Wojciech Lipiński, Maria Miszczak-Knecht, Agnieszka Kaszuba, Katarzyna Pręgowska, Maria Posadowska, Katarzyna Bieganowska

Anatomical Ultrasound Study of the Cephalic Vein in the Deltopectoral Groove in Oncological Patients Eligible for a Totally Implantable Venous Access

Prosthetists' perspective on surgical intervention, postoperative treatment, and prosthetic assessment following transtibial amputation.

Anton G. Johannesson, David F. Rusaw

Ethics of Marketing Practices for Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures, Existing Regulations & How Advertisement Standards Differ from One Country

Hamad Mohammed Al Jaber, Hekmet Bugrein, PHI Group

Rigenase® and Polyhexanide Combination for Wounds Treatment and Management of Small Wounds in Dermatologic Practice : The Survey 2024

Giuseppina Nuccio, Silvio Abatangelo, Giacomo Failla, Filomena Barbato, Patrizia Teofili, Maurizio Coppini, Michelangelo Fratiprietro, Costantino Eretta, Bruno Trimarco

Verification of the Effect of Oral intake of MgS-Containing E-type Chondroitin (GAGs®) in Alleviating Symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Lumbar Spinal St

Satoshi Kawakami, Hisanori Tani, Yusuke Maeda

Journal Basic Info

• Impact Factor: 1.989**
• H-Index: 6 -->
• ISSN: 2637-4625
• DOI: 10.25107/2637-4625

Major Scope

•  Dental Surgery
•  General Surgery
•  Gynecological Surgery
•  Transplant Surgery
•  Hepatology
•  Minimal Invasive Surgery
•  Cardiothoracic Surgery
•  Breast Surgery

World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research (ISSN: 2637-4625) (Impact Factor: 1.989*) is a global platform committed to provide thorough knowledge and comprehension of diverse facets of Surgery with respect to numerous areas of surgical study.

As a comprehensive forum, the journal not only focuses on the most recent surgical procedures and breakthroughs, but it also promotes a multidisciplinary approach by publishing articles that investigate the interaction of surgery with other medical fields. It understands the value of collaboration and how it may improve patient outcomes and advance surgical knowledge. From general surgery to specialized fields such as cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and many more, the World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research encompasses the breadth of surgical practice.

The primary aim is to deliver researchers across the globe with current information about ongoing research trends in the field of surgery, paving the way for aspiring researchers to come up with new innovations that could be revolutionary by raising awareness with our readily available high-quality papers. Published content provides critical insights into developing trends, conflicts, patient care and surgical concerns, generating additional dialogue and promoting innovation.

With indexing in some of the most well-known indexing platforms, such as Google Scholar, Cross Ref, Publons, COSMOS Impact Factor, ICMJE, ESJI, ISIFI, Scilit, ISI, DRJI, SIS, and others, World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research (ISSN: 2637-4625) (Impact Factor: 1.989*), extends a very warm welcome to all Surgeons, Students, and Researchers from across the world to contribute their valuable works by promising a guaranteed and high-quality peer review procedure, thereby protecting and improving the quality of submitted works. Its readership includes not only established professionals but also aspiring surgeons and medical students, making it an invaluable educational resource for all levels of expertise.

Recently Published Articles

Strangulated littré hernia; a diagnostic challenge for the surgeon: case report.

Rodríguez-Sosa SH, Carrillo-Pinto LDC, Agustín-Martínez LA, García-Flores R, Gómez- Cortázar H, Rubio-Zapata HA and Padrón-Arredondo Guillermo

Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2024;7(1):1575. Case Report | Open Access

Firearm Injury to the Carotid Axis; Surgical Repair with Autologous Graft: Case Report

Rodríguez-Sosa SH, Hernández-Luna EE, Rubio-Zapata HA, Pérez-Castillo E, Echevarría- Fernández F, Rosado-Montero M de A, Padrón-Arredondo Guillermo and Calderon-Lopez AN

Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2024;7(1):1574. Case Report | Open Access

Identification of the Intersegmental Plane of the Lung

Yun Liu and Songlin Zhang

Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2024;7(1):1573. Review Article | Open Access

Effects of Daikenchuto, a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, after Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Randomized, Single-Center, Open- Label Trial

Sato H, Okumura Y, Otsuka S, Abe H and Tsukada S

Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2024;7(1):1572. Research Article | Open Access

Clinical Observation on the Effect of Umbilical Moxibustion Combined with Perineal Flushing on the Conversion of HPV Positive to Negative

Liying S, Lixin Z and Xiaoyan S

Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2024;7(1):1571. Research Article | Open Access

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Revealing Prostate Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report

Dergaoui H, Barkat K, Al Awati M, Yahyaoui H, Ait Ameur M and Chakour M

Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2024;7(1):1570. Case Report | Open Access

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