The Surgeon : Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland
Overview
The Surgeon is a prestigious journal published by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland. It serves as a platform for surgeons and medical professionals to share their research, clinical experiences, and advancements in surgical techniques. With a focus on promoting excellence in surgical practice, the journal covers a wide range of topics including surgical education, patient safety, innovation, and surgical outcomes. It is a valuable resource for surgeons seeking to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Surgeon
Start
2003
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly
p-ISSN
1479-666X
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
General Surgery
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 5603
65
SJR / Ranks: 7196
625
CiteScore / Ranks: 7225
3.70
JIF / Ranks: 4316
2.5
Recent Articles
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Jassim S, Kilkenny C, Price A, Moore T, McGoldrick N, Quinlan J
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40089454
Background: The internet serves as a major source of information for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, prior research has shown that online medical information often exceeds recommended readability...
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Creavin B, Kelly M, Noori J, Turner G, Guerra G, Behrenbruch C, et al.
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40087056
Background: Pelvic exenteration for locally advanced (LARC) or recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC) is technically challenging with considerable morbidity for the patient. Though surgery can confer long-term survival in selected patients,...
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OFlanagan C, Kilkenny C, Abdelmoneim A, McGoldrick N, Quinlan J
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40057430
Introduction: There is underrepresentation of women in orthopaedics worldwide. As of 2017, 10 % of Irish orthopaedic consultants and 12.24 % of higher specialist trainees were female. Workplace diversity can...
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McCabe F, Dunne N, Farrington S, Piggott R, Bossut C, McCarthy T, et al.
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40055089
Introduction: Needlestick injuries (NSI) in healthcare workers are common and rising in Ireland. Surgical trainees are particularly at-risk of NSIs. The aim of this study was to assess the estimated...
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Toale J, Stanley C, Quinlan J
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40050181
The Background And Purpose Of The Study: Symptomatic osteoarthritis can result in reduced mobility and exercise tolerance, leading to weight gain. Patients often feel that arthroplasty will result in improved...
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Elliott-Diab T, Coughlan M
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40050180
Introduction: Climate change is a global crisis. One strategy to reduce climate change is to reduce carbon footprint. In medicine, this can be done using various methods, including virtual interviews...
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St John K, Hughes A, Queally J
Surgeon
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40044533
The incidence of elective total joint replacement of the hip and knee (THR and TKR respectively) is increasing with improved access to surgical care and an ageing population. We aimed...
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