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Publishing research in SCI-indexed surgery journals is important for surgeons, medical researchers, and students who want recognition and credibility. SCI-indexed journals are known for their high standards of peer review and for making a big impact in the medical field.
Choosing the right surgery journal can help your research get seen, get citations, and help you advance in your career.
What Are SCI-Indexed Surgery Journals?
SCI (Science Citation Index) indexed journals are academic journals that are internationally recognized and listed in reputable scientific databases. These indexed journals are evaluated based on quality, citation performance, editorial standards, and research impact.
Researchers often prefer SCI-indexed surgical journals because they offer greater academic value and international exposure. SCI-indexed surgery journals publish research on the following categories in surgery academics
- General surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Pediatric surgery
- Robotic surgery
100 Best SCI-indexed Surgery Journals
Below is a collected list of leading SCI/SCIE-indexed surgery journals commonly recognized in surgical and medical research databases. These world-renowned surgical journals are widely used for publishing high-impact surgical research, case reports, clinical studies, and systematic reviews.
| No. | Journal Name | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAMA Surgery | JAMA Surgery |
| 2 | Annals of Surgery | Annals of Surgery |
| 3 | British Journal of Surgery | British Journal of Surgery |
| 4 | International Journal of Surgery | International Journal of Surgery |
| 5 | World Journal of Surgery | World Journal of Surgery |
| 6 | Surgery | Surgery Journal |
| 7 | American Journal of Surgery | American Journal of Surgery |
| 8 | Journal of Surgical Research | Journal of Surgical Research |
| 9 | BMC Surgery | BMC Surgery |
| 10 | World Journal of Emergency Surgery | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
| 11 | Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | JTCVS |
| 12 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | Journal of Vascular Surgery |
| 13 | Neurosurgery | Neurosurgery |
| 14 | Spine | Spine Journal |
| 15 | The Spine Journal | The Spine Journal |
| 16 | Burns | Burns Journal |
| 17 | Burns & Trauma | Burns & Trauma |
| 18 | Aesthetic Surgery Journal | Aesthetic Surgery Journal |
| 19 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| 20 | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | JPRAS |
| 21 | European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery | EJCTS |
| 22 | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | ICVTS |
| 23 | Colorectal Disease | Colorectal Disease |
| 24 | Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Diseases of the Colon & Rectum |
| 25 | Surgical Endoscopy | Surgical Endoscopy |
| 26 | Obesity Surgery | Obesity Surgery |
| 27 | Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery | Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery |
| 28 | Hernia | Hernia Journal |
| 29 | Updates in Surgery | Updates in Surgery |
| 30 | ANZ Journal of Surgery | ANZ Journal of Surgery |
| 31 | Asian Journal of Surgery | Asian Journal of Surgery |
| 32 | Canadian Journal of Surgery | Canadian Journal of Surgery |
| 33 | Surgical Clinics of North America | Surgical Clinics of North America |
| 34 | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
| 35 | Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery | JTACS |
| 36 | Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open | TSACO |
| 37 | Annals of Surgical Oncology | Annals of Surgical Oncology |
| 38 | Surgical Oncology | Surgical Oncology |
| 39 | HPB | HPB Journal |
| 40 | Liver Transplantation | Liver Transplantation |
Additional SCI Indexed Surgery Journals (41–100)
These journals are commonly indexed in SCI/SCIE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases and are frequently selected by surgeons, researchers, residents, and medical academicians worldwide.
- Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
- Transplant International
- Journal of Neurosurgery
- World Neurosurgery
- Operative Neurosurgery
- European Spine Journal
- Bone & Joint Journal
- Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopy
- Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
- Journal of Arthroplasty
- Hand Clinics
- Foot & Ankle International
- Journal of Hand Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery International
- Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Transplantation
- Oral Oncology
- Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology
- Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgery
- Reconstructive Review
- Vascular
- European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- Phlebology
- Annals of Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
- Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Fertility and Sterility
- Urology
- European Urology
- Urologic Oncology
- Neurourology and Urodynamics
- World Journal of Urology
- Robotic Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
- Innovations
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
- Journal of Robotic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies
- Surgical Infections
- International Wound Journal
- Wound Repair and Regeneration
- Techniques in Coloproctology
- Colorectal Cancer
- Clinical Transplantation
- Transplant Proceedings
- Journal of Burn Care & Research
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Acta Chirurgica Belgica
- Updates in Surgery
- Scandinavian Journal of Surgery
Tips for Getting Published in SCI-Indexed Surgery Journals
Publishing your research article in reputable surgical journals can be competitive and challeging. Following mentioned points are the best practices can improve acceptance chances.
Write a Strong Research Manuscript
Ensure your article is:
- Original cotent
- Well-structured and formated
- Scientifically accuracy
- Properly referenced and linked
- Free from plagiarism
Follow Author Guidelines Carefully
Each journal has author guidelines so, so specific formatting and submission requirements should be followed as per the guidelines. Going against it may lead to immediate rejection.
Use Clear Medical Language
Professional and clear writing improves readability for reviewers and editors.
Include High-Quality Data
Strong methodology, proper statistical analysis, and evidence-based conclusions increase publication success.
Choose the Right Journal
Submitting to a journal aligned with your research topic significantly improves acceptance probability.
Final Thoughts
SCI-indexed surgery journals are always essential platforms for the surgeon or researcher for publishing credible and impactful surgical research. They help to provide international recognition, strong academic value, and wider research visibility for surgeons and medical professionals.
By selecting the right journal with good impact factor following ethical research practices, and preparing a high-quality manuscript, researchers can improve their chances of successful publication and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of surgical science and career.
