South African Journal of Surgery

Papers
(The median citation count of South African Journal of Surgery is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
A case of bowel perforation secondary to burn conversion8
Perioperative antibiotic practices amongst otorhinolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat surgeons) in South Africa5
Microsatellite instability in north Indian colorectal cancer patients and its clinicopathological correlation5
Defining the contribution of human error to adverse events in a surgical service3
Can cannabinoids contribute to cholecystitis – a case of gangrenous acalculous cholecystitis3
A case report on lingual schwannoma3
Retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy – introducing a new surgical technique in South Africa2
Editorial2
Adult surgical admissions at a Botswana tertiary teaching hospital – spectrum, comorbidity profile, and outcomes2
Brachial artery injuries - the impact of the anatomical site of injury on postoperative outcomes2
Gestational gigantomastia complicated by pseudo-angiomatous stromal hyperplasia – a multidisciplinary management approach2
A surgeon’s dress code – the patients’ perspective2
Spectrum and surgical outcomes of gastrointestinal stromal tumours2
Experience of a tertiary/quaternary unit with surgery for endocrine hypertension2
The academic progress of female general surgery and orthopaedic surgery trainees in South Africa2
Time to regional surgical care in rural South Africa2
A single centre audit of genetic testing in early-onset breast cancer2
Factors influencing the outcomes of patients with severe traumatic brain injury following road traffic crashes2
Gall bladder torsion masquerading as appendicitis in a teenage boy2
An audit of trauma laparotomy in children and adolescents highlights the role of damage control surgery and the need for a trauma systems approach to injury in this vulnerable population2
Biochemical markers in emergency thoracic surgery in penetrating trauma2
Transdiaphragmatic pericardial washout post penetrating cardiac injury found incidentally at diagnostic laparoscopy1
The adapted Caprini score as a proxy for postoperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: a tertiary hospital experience1
Embracing the future: the necessity of implementing robotic surgery in South African training institutions1
Small bowel metastasis from embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the extremity– a case report1
A randomised control trial of intraoperative and early outcome in scalpel versus monopolar diathermy for midline abdominal incisions1
Broad responses and attitudes to having music in surgery (the BRAHMS study) – a South African perspective1
Rectal suction biopsies to diagnose Hirschsprung’s disease in a low-resource environment – optimising cost-effectiveness1
Genital labial phyllodes tumour recurring during pregnancy - does pregnancy impact recurrence?1
Effect of preoperative biliary drainage on intraoperative biliary cultures and surgical outcomes after pancreatic resection1
Predicting gallstone pancreatitis in HIV infected patients1
A comparative analysis of the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic reporting systems within the Durban Metropolitan complex1
Striking a balance between usability and quality control in electronic health records1
A long walk to freedom: the epidemiology of penetrating trauma in South Africa - analysis of 4 697 patients over a six-year period at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital1
The spectrum, management and outcome of cellulitis in subtropical South Africa1
Impact of COVID-19 on surgical specialist training as quantified by trainee complication rates for cataract surgery1
Workplace-based assessment – a new era of surgical training competency assessment in South Africa1
Epidemiology and anatomic distribution of colorectal cancer in South Africa1
Outcomes of complex burn injury patients managed at two primary and one tertiary level burns facilities in the Western Cape province of South Africa – a retrospective review1
Symptomatic omphalomesenteric duct anomalies in children1
Concordance of fine needle aspiration cytology and final histology of salivary gland tumours1
Hydrothorax and air fluid levels in the right chest – a diagnostic dilemma1
The accuracy of white cell count and C-reactive protein in diagnosing acute appendicitis at a tertiary hospital1
Never to be missed again - an analysis of 55 consecutive cases of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia1
Traumatic limb amputations in polytrauma ICU admissions1
Colonic perforation in a right atraumatic diaphragmatic hernia1
Rectosigmoid screwdriver perforation presenting as a strangulated inguinal hernia1
Procedures most frequently performed by South African-trained general surgeons – implications for training and assessment1
The negative appendicectomy rate at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital - a 10-year review1
Factors influencing outcome in patients with perforated peptic ulcer disease at a South African tertiary hospital1
Late presentation of Bochdalek hernia in children – experience at a single centre1
30-day outcomes in 1 000 consecutive laparoscopic cholecystectomies undertaken in four Cape metropole public hospitals1
An audit of clinically triaged women at low risk for breast cancer presenting to the Helen Joseph Mammography Unit1
Solitary fibrous tumour presenting as intussusception1
Magseed placement before neoadjuvant chemotherapy to facilitate subsequent breast-conserving surgery – a single-centre audit1
The impact of non-closure of the platysma muscle layer on the cosmesis of thyroidectomy scar – a randomised double-blind controlled trial1
An observational cross-sectional study to assess teaching, knowledge and resource availability to provide surgical burn care by surgical trainees in hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1
Oncoplastic surgery for breast carcinoma in South Africa – an audit of outcomes from a single breast unit0
Tutankhamun – Africa’s first reported road traffic crash victim?0
Adult corrosive ingestions in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Surgical Service0
Implementing robotic surgery in South African training institutions: fiddling while Rome burns0
The epidemiological characteristics of major trauma in Pietersburg and Mankweng hospitals, Limpopo province0
A South African central hospital’s experience with malignant colorectal obstruction0
Surgical exploration for penetrating neck trauma – an audit of results in 145 patients0
A comparison of invasive lobular carcinoma with other invasive breast cancers at Tygerberg Academic Hospital0
Transverse colon volvulus – a case report and literature review0
The George Hospital theatre documentation and information system0
Interpretation of emergency CT angiograms in vascular trauma – vascular surgeon vs radiologist0
Feasibility and impact of a one-stop thyroid clinic in a low- and middle-income country0
The sensitivity of a neck CT scan in detecting pneumothoraces in nonpenetrating trauma0
Breast cysticercosis – a case report0
HPBASA from inception to maturity0
Burn-injured patients – the preferably unheard0
Fungal abscess of the parotid gland – the value of microbiological assessment0
Isolated ductal carcinoma in situ in patients presenting to two breast units in Johannesburg0
CT scan the key to unmasking a solid pseudopapillary pancreatic neoplasm in blunt abdominal trauma0
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in an adolescent male0
The neglected epidemic of trauma from interpersonal violence against the elderly in South Africa0
Adverse events associated with the use of indwelling devices in surgical patients0
The clinical utility of PET/CT scan and tissue biopsy in the management and follow-up of paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma in South Africa0
Chronic groin pain in Desarda versus Lichtenstein hernia repair - a randomised controlled study0
Perforated peptic ulcer – a case series and an African perspective0
Predicting survival in locally advanced gastric cancer using prognostic factors – neoadjuvant rectal score and downstaging depth score0
Association between chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer at a central hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa0
Trans-anal small bowel evisceration in a patient with a perforated rectal prolapse0
Role of multidetector computed tomography-based component separation index in the management of large ventral hernias0
ABSTRACTS: Transition of Care Colorectal Conference0
Establishing and integrating datasets beyond instilling a culture of capture0
A rare occurrence of multiple intestinal atresias, with successful one-procedure resection and primary anastomosis0
Endoscopic findings in children born with oesophageal atresia in an academic unit in South Africa0
Open abdominal wall defects and open spina bifida at a regional hospital in northern KwaZulu-Natal – bellwether conditions for neonatal surgery capacity0
The vagaries of diagnosis and management of traumatic lumbar artery pseudoaneurysm0
South African surgical trainees Master of Medicine dissertation survey0
Reflections on the development of the Hybrid Electronic Medical Registry in Pietermaritzburg0
Post-traumatic stress disorder in international surgeons undertaking trauma electives in a South African trauma centre0
Transforming communication across surgical generations – bridging the gap0
Intermediate and long-term survival prediction using prognostic scores in patients undergoing salvage TIPS for uncontrolled variceal bleeding0
Early detection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma0
Tuberculous mastoiditis – a case series0
Thirteen-year audit of the management of anorectal fistulae in a tertiary colorectal unit0
Gastro-colic fistula – a rare iatrogenic complication of Nissen fundoplication0
Impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer diagnostic and surgical services at a South African academic hospital0
Small bowel intussusception caused by a metastatic testicular germ cell tumour0
HIV associated malignancies presenting as acute pancreatitis: a case series0
Extremity fasciotomy in the developing world setting – a South African experience0
The mortality rate of patients with open abdomen and contributing factors – a three-year audit in a major academic trauma unit0
Successful management of a thoracoabdominal impalement injury0
Open surgical treatment for giant presacral tailgut cyst – a case report0
Nipple-areolar complex: commonest site of breast leiomyoma0
Photo- and video-documentation of gastrointestinal endoscopy in under- resourced settings0
Damage control surgery of the critical Jehovah’s Witness patient– a narrative review0
A dedicated quality improvement programme can increase access to paediatric minimal access surgery in South Africa0
A tragedy of albinism0
Technical success of endoscopic stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction0
Double jeopardy avoided by thorough investigation0
Pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma at a South African centre0
The role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the treatment of hepatic cystic Echinococcus in a high HIV prevalence population: a retrospective cohort st0
Transabdominal laparoscopic excision of a giant retroperitoneal lymphangioma0
Geographic distribution of pancreaticobiliary malignancy in central South Africa presenting to the Universitas Academic Hospital Complex0
Orbital metastases of breast carcinoma0
Strategies for recovery of a surgical service in the COVID-19 era0
Outcomes of jaundice in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma – a sub-Saharan perspective0
Damage control laparotomy outcomes in a major urban trauma centre0
Defining the role of bilateral groin dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of the penis in South Africa0
Surgical training during the COVID-19 pandemic - a single institution's trainee survey0
The clinicopathological spectrum and treatment outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa0
Point-of-care ultrasound assessment of a swollen limb following snakebite envenomation – an adjunct to avoid fasciotomy0
A rare case of adult intussusception0
A South Africa tertiary centre experience with redo mitral valve replacement0
Outcomes of non-operative management of penetrating abdominal trauma0
Randomised controlled trial of intramuscular tramadol versus transdermal buprenorphine patch for early postoperative surgical pain0
An audit of traumatic haemothoraces in a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa0
Can we trust the data? – the data detective0
The incidence and management of complications following stenting of oesophageal malignancies0
Bizarre foreign body of the breast secondary to gender-based violence0
The spectrum and outcome of paediatric emergency surgical admissions - a regional hospital analysis0
The value of MRCP in children with biliary symptomatology - an essential adjunct for safe cholecystectomy0
Analysis of hollow visceral injuries admitted to a level one intensive care unit in South Africa0
The South African way of trauma surgery0
Isolated Roux-en-Y versus single loop pancreaticojejunal reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy – a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials0
Adult small bowel volvulus – a case series0
Outcomes for open and laparoscopic appendicectomy for complicated appendicitis in children0
Pneumatosis intestinalis – an illusive disease0
Misinterpretation of the severity of bile duct injuries by MRCP0
Primary endocrine therapy can be effective in decreasing lymph node burden in hormone receptor positive breast cancers0
Organ transplantation during the COVID-19 pandemic - impact on deceased organ donor referrals and consent rates in the Western Cape, South Africa0
Immunohistochemical determination of mismatch repair gene product in colorectal carcinomas in a young indigenous African cohort0
More than 60 years of Organised Trauma Care: The Johannesburg Trauma Unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital0
Colorectal cancer in South Africa study on the effect of delayed diagnosis to treatment intervals on survival0
The utility of the bedside index of severity in acute pancreatitis at prognosticating adverse outcomes0
Serum albumin nadir as marker of inflammatory response in abdominal trauma0
The influence of HIV status on the duration of chemoradiotherapy for anal squamous cell carcinoma0
Technology alone does not achieve error reduction – a study of handwritten, tick-sheet, ink stamp and electronic medical prescriptions0
The rate of iatrogenic injuries in surgical patients appears resistant to multiple interventions: what can we learn from aviation safety?0
Delayed management of paediatric burn sepsis resulting in limb loss0
New horizons in liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma0
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in two young women0
Primary musculoskeletal hydatid disease – a case report0
Experience and perceptions of laparoscopic appendectomy amongst surgical trainees in South Africa0
Does the textbook outcome in pancreatic surgery score after pancreaticoduodenectomy for ampullary carcinoma have prognostic value?0
Incarcerated trans-stomal herniation resembling a stomal prolapse – a case report0
Blindness and ophthalmoplegia from metastatic breast carcinoma0
Profile of paediatric tuberculosis mastoiditis -a case series0
An ascaris twist0
Early-onset malignant solid tumours in young adult South Africans - an audit based on histopathological records of patients seen at the three academic hospitals in Johannesburg0
Short-stay hospitalisation for thyroid surgery – a feasible option in a resource constrained community0
Does HIV co-infection promote Echinococcus dissemination?0
Triple-negative breast cancer - a retrospective audit of 151 cases seen at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital Breast Unit0
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours of the liver – a systematic review0
Aortoenteric fistulas – our experiences with surgeons’ nightmare0
South African National Cancer Prevention Services0
Endoscopy-induced complication of barotrauma with concomitant benign pneumoperitoneum0
Mediastinal goitre – a South African case series0
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in a resource-limited setting: a retrospective comparison of sentinel lymph node biopsy before and after the introduction of Sentimag at an academic breast unit0
Patient perceptions of surgical training in the private sector in South Africa - a single centre survey0
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on presentation of surgical disease in paediatric patients at a tertiary centre in Cape Town, South Africa0
A surgeon's journey into the world of IT: the medwebtools.com database0
Audit of an in-patient palliative care quality improvement process for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in a South African teaching hospital0
Outcomes of surgical patients in a tertiary ICU with incidental COVID-19 in comparison with COVID-19 naïve patients0
The impact of thromboelastography on patients with penetrating abdominal trauma requiring intensive care0
Mediastinoscopy as a diagnostic tool in a South African tertiary hospital0
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