British Journal of Surgery

SJR Rank #2,324H-index: 244SJR: 1.538Best quartile: Q1APC: US$5,007
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Publisher

Oxford University Press

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.551.11.652.2

Subject Categories

  • SurgeryQ1

Areas: Medicine

Most published research topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsHernia repair and managementGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersDiverticular Disease and ComplicationsHistory of Medical PracticeEsophageal and GI PathologyAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

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Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs035070010501400

Documents per Year

202220250100200300400

Detailed Information

ISSN

0007-1323, 1365-2168

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

2.94

References per Document

23.58

Coverage

1913-2026

Scope

With an impact factor of 5.572, BJS is the premier surgical journal in Europe and one of the top six surgical periodicals in the world. Its international readership is reflected in the prestigious international Editorial Board, supported by a panel of over 1200 reviewers worldwide. BJS features the very best in clinical and laboratory-based research on all aspects of general surgery and related topics. Developing areas such as minimally invasive therapy and interventional radiology are strongly represented. The inclusion of Leading Articles, Reviews and Original Articles means that the BJS offers an appropriate format for any length or type of submission. In addition there are abstracts from key meetings and correspondence. BJS will be of interest not only to general surgeons, but also to specialty surgeons and those working in related fields.

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