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Der Chirurg
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Der Chirurg

0009-4722

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/104

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2802 37 84 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 58
Documents by Best Scientists*: 103
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
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SCIMAGO SJR:
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Chirurg?

The journal mainly tackles studies in Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Gynecology, Abdominal surgery and Vascular surgery. While the journal focused on Surgery, it was also able to explore topics like Text mining, MEDLINE and General surgery.

  • Surgery (33.13%)
  • Cardiothoracic surgery (20.89%)
  • Gynecology (20.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Depot effects of various antibiotics mixed with Palacos resins (482 citations)
  • A system for a transanal endoscopic rectum operation (308 citations)
  • Einflussfaktoren der Narbenhernienentstehung Retrospektive Untersuchung an 2.983 laparotomierten Patienten über einen Zeitraum von 10 Jahren (264 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Chirurg:

The journal publications focus largely on the fields of Gynecology, Cardiothoracic surgery, Surgery, Abdominal surgery and Vascular surgery. The works on Gynecology tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Treatment outcome and Follow up studies. The published papers focus on Surgery as well as the interrelated topics of General surgery.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Cardiothoracic surgery, Gynecology, Abdominal surgery, Surgery and General surgery are the subjects of interest in the journal. It explores research in Cardiothoracic surgery and the adjacent study of Colorectal cancer. The concepts on Abdominal surgery presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Text mining, Enhanced recovery after surgery, Resection and MEDLINE.

The majority of Surgery studies in Chirurg are focused on the subject of Perioperative.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Diabetisches Fußsyndrom – Teil 1: Definition, Pathophysiologie, Diagnostik und Klassifikation (6 citations)
  • [Enhanced recovery after surgery-Does the ERAS concept keep its promises]. (4 citations)
  • Robotische Hernienchirurgie: Teil I: Robotische Leistenhernienversorgung (r‑TAPP). Videobeitrag und Ergebnisse einer Kohortenstudie an 302 operierten Hernien (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Chirurg (based on the number of publications) are:

  • M.W. Büchler (198 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • C.-T. Germer (146 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Volker Schumpelick (118 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Oliver Strobel (94 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Utz Settmacher (74 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Chirurg (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Heidelberg University (344 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (318 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Hochschule Hannover (232 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • RWTH Aachen University (198 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Charité (182 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 59.28% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 52.80% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 20.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.80% of all publications and 10.40% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Paths in Medical Research Fields

For those who are intrigued by the discoveries and advancements explored in this journal and considered pursuing a career in the medical field, it's essential to look at the various paths you could embark on. Many begin their journey with a specific interest in a particular specialization, such as Surgery, Gynecology or Cardiothoracic surgery. However, having a broad understanding of related disciplines can significantly enhance your career prospects and contributions to the field. If you're looking into a nursing career, consider working in a surgical environment. A surgical nurse assists surgeons during operations, providing pre-and post-operative care to patients. Becoming a nurse doesn't limit your opportunities to research. Many registered nurses participate in research that could lead to the treatment breakthroughs discussed in journals like this one. For example, if you're from Oklahoma and considering a career in nursing, you might be interested in researching the steps to take to achieve your goal. One pathway is to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree followed by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). However, each state may have specific requirements or unique opportunities that can shape your career. Detailed information about the path to becoming a nurse can often be found through reputable career guides. If you want to learn more about how to start your journey in the medical field, especially in Oklahoma, here's a helpful guide on how to be a nurse in Oklahoma. This resource provides detailed information about the steps required to become a nurse, vital skills needed, the job outlook, and much more. Remember, the first step to a successful career in medical research or practice starts with an informed decision. Be sure to exhaust all resources and obtain as much knowledge as possible, starting with understanding the different roles within health care operations and research.

Top Publications

  • Intraoperative Ultrasound in Visceral Surgery

    C Hackl;F Bitterer;N Platz Batista da Silva;E M Jung

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • [Effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on surgery - a national cross-sectional study].

    Christian Stöß;Henryk Haffer;Marcella Steffani;Ilaria Pergolini

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Das penetrierende Abdominaltrauma

    Svenja Sliwinski;Wolf O Bechstein;Andreas A Schnitzbauer;Pa Tri Zia Malkomes

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Perioperative fluid management

    B E Wellge;C J Trepte;C Zöllner;J R Izbicki

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • S1-Leitlinie „Post-COVID/Long-COVID“

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • [Case volume and complications after thyroid gland surgery in Germany: an analysis of routine data from 48,387 AOK patients].

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Neoadjuvant treatment of primarily resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer

    F Scheufele;H Friess

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • [Effects of the first COVID-19 wave on visceral surgery : A retrospective comparison of case numbers from a university hospital and a primary care hospital].

    Marcella Steffani;Constanze Merz;Christian Stöß;Lars Landau

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer. Frequent overtreatment or meaningful concept

    Ines Gockel;Florian Lordick

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Auswirkungen der ersten COVID‑19-Welle auf die Viszeralchirurgie

    Marcella Steffani;Constanze Merz;Christian Stöß;Lars Landau

    (2021)
    6 Citations

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Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal