Standout 2024 JACS Articles Offer Snapshot of Innovation and Impact

In the ever-evolving field of surgery, staying informed about influential research is essential for advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. This compilation of the most read articles from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) in 2024 showcases groundbreaking studies that span diverse topics in surgery, public health, and medical innovation.

Among the most cited works are investigations into long-term diabetes remission, the role of robotics in gastrointestinal surgery, and strategies to optimize care for patients with exsanguinating injuries.

The most-read and top altmetric articles in JACS reflect the diverse interests of the Journal’s audience—from surgical outcomes and mental health screening tools to societal concerns like firearm-related violence and scooter injuries. Other highlights include gas-bloat syndrome, opioid prescribing variations, and innovative approaches to transplant candidacy for obese patients. Together, these lists capture the intersection of clinical innovation, patient well-being, and public health, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping modern medicine.

“The Journal of the American College of Surgeons publishes articles that will have the highest impact for the practicing surgeon—regardless of specialty. We have accepted a number of excellent articles that represent this goal,” said Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, JACS Editor-in-Chief. “I would like to thank each of the authors who submitted to the Journal in my final year as Editor-in-Chief, and I am especially appreciative to all our editors and reviewers who maintain the highest standards and perform thorough reviews that make our Journal better. Finally, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Editor-in-Chief over these past 21 years. The Journal will be in exceptional hands with Dr. Tom Varghese.” 

Most Cited

Continued Diabetes Remission Despite Weight Recurrence: Gastric Bypass Long-Term Metabolic Benefit

Analysis of Conflicts of Interest in Studies Related to Robotics in Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Prioritizing Circulation to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Exsanguinating Injury: A Literature Review and Techniques to Help Clinicians Achieve Bleeding Control

Validity of Entrustable Professional Activities in a National Sample of General Surgery Residency Programs

Scheduled Follow-Up and Association with Emergency Department Use and Readmission after Trauma

Most Read on journalacs.org

Gas-Bloat Syndrome after Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation: Incidence, Natural History, Risk Factors, and Impact on Surgical Outcomes Over Time

Development and Initial Performance of the Hospital Mental Health Risk Screen

Baseline Characteristics and Use of Pretherapeutic 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose-PET for Pancreatic Cancer

Home Is Not Always Where the Sleep Is: Effect of Home Call on Sleep, Burnout, and Surgeon Well-Being

Drivers of Variation in Opioid Prescribing after Common Surgical Procedures in a Large Multihospital Healthcare System

Top Altmetrics*

Child Firearm-Related Homicide and Suicide by State Legislation in the US (2009 to 2020)

National Trends and Clinical Outcomes after Scooter Injury in the US: 2016 to 2020

Defining the Problem: 53 Years of Firearm Violence Afflicting America’s Schools

Collaborative Approach Toward Transplant Candidacy for Obese Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease

Cost-Effectiveness of Nonoperative Management vs Upfront Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Pediatric Uncomplicated Appendicitis Over 1 Year

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*Altmetrics, or alternative metrics, are measures that take into account online reader behavior, network interactions with content, and social media.