The evolution and contributions of the <i>Canadian Journal of Surgery</i> : a bibliometric study

BACKGROUND: ) since its indexing in 1968 to identify meaningful contributions and trends in publication, and thus an overview of its influence in the field. METHODS: between Jan. 1, 1968, and Dec. 31, 2024, were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Descriptive and visual bibliometric analysis were performed using Bibliometrix and VOSViewer software, respectively. RESULTS: by highlighting what makes specific articles more citable and important in advancing the literature. The characteristics of the most cited papers include novelty, generalizability across surgical disciplines, and genuine applicability to surgical practice. CONCLUSION: remains an important part of Canadian surgical discourse through its continued dissemination of quality research across Canada and beyond.