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eISSN: 1365-2168pISSN: 0007-1323
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Aims and Scope
The British Journal of Surgery (BJS) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication targeting general surgeons and the associated subspecialities. At 5.899 it has the highest impact factor of any general surgical journal in Europe. It has been published since 1913 and is currently published by John Wiley & Sons. Less
British Journal of Surgery Key Metrics
CiteScore 
11
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
H-Index
219
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Surgery
SNIP
3.17
Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months12%
4 to 6 months59%
7 to 9 months20%
Above 9 months8%
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Topics Covered on British Journal of Surgery
Cancer
Surgery
Clinical trial
Elective surgery
Pancreas
General surgery
Emergency department
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Simulation
Hepatectomy
Ablation
Cohort study
Gallbladder
Quality of life
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Lymph node
Laparotomy
Small intestine
Appendicitis
British Journal of Surgery Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1913 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in British Journal of Surgery
HPB SO67 - An audit to improve the perioperative administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce the need for peri- and post-operative blood transfusion in major HPB resections
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
BN SO23 - From referral to resolution, impact of acute biliary pathway on patients care
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
AHP SO06 - A case report of the nutritional and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) management of an emergency oesophageal perforation associated with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EOE)
- 13 Nov 2024
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HPB SO29 - Outcomes of Percutaneous Image-Guided and Laparoscopic Cholecystostomies in High-Risk Patients With Acute Calculus Cholecystitis: A Five-Year District General Hospital Experience
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
HPB SO48 - Evaluating the timeframe for the provision of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis patients at a regional hospital
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
BS O05 - Prevalence and Patterns of Iron Deficiency in Patients Living with Obesity: Insights from Bariatric Surgery Candidates
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
HPB SO67 - An audit to improve the perioperative administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce the need for peri- and post-operative blood transfusion in major HPB resections
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
BN SO23 - From referral to resolution, impact of acute biliary pathway on patients care
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
AHP SO06 - A case report of the nutritional and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) management of an emergency oesophageal perforation associated with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EOE)
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
HPB SO29 - Outcomes of Percutaneous Image-Guided and Laparoscopic Cholecystostomies in High-Risk Patients With Acute Calculus Cholecystitis: A Five-Year District General Hospital Experience
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
HPB SO48 - Evaluating the timeframe for the provision of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis patients at a regional hospital
- 13 Nov 2024
- British Journal of Surgery
BS O05 - Prevalence and Patterns of Iron Deficiency in Patients Living with Obesity: Insights from Bariatric Surgery Candidates
- 13 Nov 2024
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FAQs on British Journal of Surgery
How long has British Journal of Surgery been actively publishing? 
British Journal of Surgery has been in operation since 1913 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of British Journal of Surgery?
British Journal of Surgery published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did British Journal of Surgery publish last year?
In 2023, British Journal of Surgery publsihed 2673 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for British Journal of Surgery?
For British Journal of Surgery, eISSN is 1365-2168 and pISSN is 0007-1323.
What is Citescore for British Journal of Surgery?
Citescore for British Journal of Surgery is 11.
What is the H Index for British Journal of Surgery ?
H Index for British Journal of Surgery is 219.
What is SNIP score for British Journal of Surgery?
SNIP score for British Journal of Surgery is 3.17.
What is the SJR for British Journal of Surgery?
SJR for British Journal of Surgery is Q1.
Who is the publisher of British Journal of Surgery?
OXFORD UNIV PRESS is the publisher of British Journal of Surgery.
