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About the Hernia format

Hernia is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Hernia repair and management, Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Hernia 12:45–58

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Publishes research inHernia repair and management Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
ISSN1248-9204
Citation impact (2-yr)2.39
h-index113
i10-index2,199
Total citations98,743
Article processing charge$4,190
Top institutions publishing hereHernia Center
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Hernia per year

133
2014
201
2015
114
2016
135
2017
167
2018
231
2019
236
2020
198
2021
190
2022
199
2023
310
2024
295
2025

Citation impact of Hernia by publication year

3.9K
2014
3.5K
2015
3K
2016
2.7K
2017
6.6K
2018
4.8K
2019
3.4K
2020
3K
2021
1.7K
2022
1.3K
2023
1.3K
2024
600
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Hernia

International guidelines for groin hernia management

The HerniaSurge Group · 12 Jan 2018

INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, more than 20 million patients undergo groin hernia repair annually. The many different approaches, treatment indications and a significant array of techniques for groin hernia repair warrant guidelines to standardize care, minimize complications, and improve results. The main goal of these guidelines is to improve patient outcomes, specifically to decrease recurrence rates and…

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European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients

M. P. Simons, Theo Aufenacker, Morten Bay‐Nielsen et al. · 27 Jul 2009

The European Hernia Society (EHS) is proud to present the EHS Guidelines for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Adult Patients. The Guidelines contain recommendations for the treatment of inguinal hernia from diagnosis till aftercare. They have been developed by a Working Group consisting of expert surgeons with representatives of 14 country members of the…

1,607 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Classification of primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias

Filip Muysoms, Marc Miserez, Frederik Berrevoet et al. · 2 Jun 2009

PURPOSE: A classification for primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias is needed to allow comparison of publications and future studies on these hernias. It is important to know whether the populations described in different studies are comparable. METHODS: Several members of the EHS board and some invitees gathered for 2 days to discuss the development…

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Hernia template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Hernia format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Hernia template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Hernia use?
Hernia uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Hernia 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Hernia?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Hernia document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Hernia template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Hernia format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Hernia?
Hernia is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Hernia template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Hernia PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Hernia template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Hernia template cost?
You can start writing in the Hernia template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Hernia PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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