Surgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Surgery is 4. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Addressing novelty in manuscripts is not so easy115
Information for readers101
Invited commentary on “Establishment of a nomogram prediction model for long diameter 10- to 15-mm gallbladder polyps with malignant tendency”89
Data to inform counseling on parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin82
Revival of associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: An international multicenter study with promising outcomes80
Does practice make perfect? The impact of hospital and surgeon volume on complications after intra-abdominal procedures76
Assessment of risk and economic burden of surgical site infection (SSI) posthysterectomy using a U.S. longitudinal database64
Is routine 24-hour urine calcium measurement useful during the evaluation of primary hyperparathyroidism?63
Recorder’s Note56
New Frontiers in Surgery55
Discussion55
Information for authors53
Information for authors51
Transoral thyroidectomy on the way back to Babylon51
Re: “Does surgery provide a survival advantage in nondisseminated poorly differentiated gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms”50
A randomized controlled trial of effect of 15- or 25-minute intermittent Pringle maneuver on hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma45
The global level of harm among surgical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multinational cross-sectional cohort study45
The ostomy experience in El Salvador: Shifting focus from stoma supply access to stoma quality44
Bowel preparation for colorectal surgery: Questions to answer43
Short-term perioperative outcomes among patients with concurrent asymptomatic and mild SARS-CoV-2 infection: A retrospective, multicenter study43
“Predictors of lymph node metastasis and survival in radically resected rectal neuroendocrine tumors: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database analysis”: Author’s reply41
Larger recipient vein caliber during lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach (LYMPHA) is associated with lower lymphedema rates41
Quantitative fluorescence angiography versus hyperspectral imaging to assess bowel ischemia: What is the best choice?40
Pathologic complete response following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Impact on survival and recurrence37
Response to “Preoperative localization in primary hyperparathyroidism: Views from the developing world”37
Artificial intelligence–based model for the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation37
Letter to the editor on “Comparative analysis of treatment modalities for solitary, small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of oncologic outcomes”36
Letter to the editor on “Laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy is safe for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated by chemoradiotherapy compared with open pancreatoduodenectomy: A match36
The hidden side of infective endocarditis: Diagnostic and management of 500 consecutive cases in noncardiac surgery centers (2009–2018)35
Letter to the editor on “Localized hepatocellular carcinoma: Is liver-directed therapy alone as efficacious as surgical resection?”34
Information for readers33
Sentinel lymph node positivity in melanoma: Limitations in analysis33
Risk of mortality in patients requiring reoperative open-heart surgery33
Commentary on: “Meta-analysis of mortality risk in octogenarians undergoing emergency general surgery operations”32
Information for readers32
Effect of surgical timing on outcomes after cholecystectomy for mild gallstone pancreatitis32
Indocyanine green fluorescence and near-infrared autofluorescence may improve post-thyroidectomy parathyroid function31
Surgery’s Strategy: Content and a Discerning Reader31
De-escalation of axillary surgery in patients outside Z0011 criteria30
Frailty in emergency general surgery: Low-risk procedures pose similar risk as high-risk procedures for frail patients30
Intrathoracic versus cervical anastomosis in esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: Are these procedures indeed comparable?30
Prognostic impact of postoperative infection in patients with pancreatic cancer: A multicenter cohort study29
Postoperative prophylactic antibiotic therapy after pancreaticoduodenectomy in bile duct-stented patients reduces postoperative major complications29
Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown on in-hospital mortality and surgical activity in elective digestive resections: A nationwide cohort analysis29
Patient characteristics, outcomes, and trends in extremity sarcoma management by surgeon specialty28
Evaluating prediction model performance28
Insurance type is associated with appropriate use of surgical and adjuvant care for differentiated thyroid carcinoma28
The impact of operative approach on postoperative outcomes and healthcare utilization after colectomy28
Acute pancreatitis after pancreatectomy: Inside the dilemma pancreatitis-pancreatic fistula27
Invited commentary on “a retrievable, dual chamber stent protects against warm ischemia of donor organs in a model of donation after circulatory death”27
Response to letter from Panda et al regarding “Intraoperative application of inactivated Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients undergoing lateral neck dissection for metastatic thyroid cancer: A randomiz27
Transduodenal ampullectomy for early ampullary cancer: Clinical management, histopathological findings and long-term outcomes at a single center27
Discussion27
Challenges in the treatment of obstructing colon cancer: The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy26
Midterm benefits of metabolic surgery on symptom remission and medication use in patients with pseudotumor cerebri26
Starting a successful hepatic artery infusion pump program: A practical guide26
Nomograms predicting extra- and early intrahepatic recurrence after hepatic resection of hepatocellular carcinoma25
Opinion regarding hypercalcemia with a parathyroid hormone level of <50 pg/mL: Is this primary hyperparathyroidism?25
Information for readers25
Invited commentary: Biology remains the ultimate arbiter of survival in metastatic colorectal cancer. Invited commentary on “Multiple colorectal liver metastases resection can offer long-term survival25
Letter to the editor on: “Nonlinear relationship between body mass index and clinical outcomes after kidney transplantation: A dose-response meta-analysis of 50 observational studies”25
Invited commentary on: “Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy”25
Contents24
Building a national brand: The experience of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Surgery24
Information for readers24
Invited commentary on “Hepatopancreaticobiliary cancer outcomes are associated with county-level duration of poverty”: Persistent poverty and the hepatopancreaticobiliary cancer patient: A call for mu24
Cover 1(with editorial board)24
Coaching your faculty and yourself24
Creating an integrated strategic plan24
Standard laparoscopy remains the routine approach to cholecystectomy23
Discussion23
Discussion23
Discussion22
Discussion22
Upfront surgery for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: Prediction of futility using artificial intelligence22
Preoperative liquid biopsy for optimal patient selection in metastatic colorectal cancer22
Cover 1(with editorial board)22
Discussion21
Remote monitoring after elective colorectal surgery, a pilot study21
Discussion21
Association of transplant recipient status with clinical and financial outcomes among patients undergoing major surgery21
Outcomes of synthetic and biologic mesh in abdominal wall reconstruction: A propensity-matched analysis in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention class 1 and 2 wounds21
Discussion20
Discussion20
Discussion20
Discussion20
Medullary thyroid cancer with RET V804M mutation: more indolent than expected?19
Discussion19
Letter to the editor regarding “The role of length of oral resection margin and survival in esophageal cancer surgery after neoadjuvant therapy: A retrospective propensity score–matched study”19
Advancing the understanding of conversional and revisional metabolic bariatric surgery outcomes on obstructive sleep apnea19
Discussion19
Discussion19
Letter to editor in response to the article “Parathyroidectomy for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism in a changing landscape for the management of end-stage renal disease” by Willemijn van d19
Discussion19
Discussion19
Words Matter18
Association of anesthesia handovers with perioperative and short-term outcomes after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy18
Mirror hand: A reflection18
Multiple colorectal liver metastases resection can offer long-term survival: The concept of a chronic neoplastic disease17
Falling from new heights: Traumatic fracture burden and resource utilization after border wall height increase17
Lymph node ratio–based model for predicting survival and assessing the benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy in postoperative duodenal adenocarcinoma17
Implementation of a novel peer review academy by Surgery and the Association of Women Surgeons17
Early oral feeding after esophagectomy accelerated gut function recovery by regulating brain-gut peptide secretion17
Impact of anatomical liver resection on patient survival in KRAS-wild-type colorectal liver metastasis: A multicenter retrospective study17
Impact of dedicated multidisciplinary service on patient selection and outcomes for surgical treatment of primary aldosteronism17
Bowel preparation before elective right colectomy: Multitreatment machine-learning analysis on 2,617 patients17
Mechanisms of improved erythroid progenitor growth with removal of chronic stress after trauma17
Adhesion barriers and intraperitoneal or uterine infections after cesarean section: A retrospective cohort study17
Formative evaluation of the development and implementation of the automated surveillance of postoperative infections tool17
Prevention of transoral thyroidectomy complications: An analysis of surgical outcomes in 423 consecutive series17
Development and validation of models for detection of postoperative infections using structured electronic health records data and machine learning17
Predictors of pre- and post-treatment bowel dysfunction severity in patients with rectal cancer17
Risk factors for failure of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with refractory ulcerative colitis17
Severe trauma leads to sustained muscle loss, induced frailty, and distinct temporal changes in myokine and chemokine profiles of older patients17
Preventable operating room delays in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: Identifying opportunities for cost reduction17
Severe muscle damage after a short period of ischemia and reperfusion in an animal model17
Prognostic implications of Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition–defined malnutrition in older patients who underwent cardiac surgery in China17
Glycolytic inhibition with 3-bromopyruvate suppresses tumor growth and improves survival in a murine model of anaplastic thyroid cancer17
Disparities in Time to Surgeon Evaluation Among Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism17
A Tribute to Dr Kevin E. Behrns, Editor-in-Chief of SURGERY17
Does immunosuppression increase perioperative wound morbidity in patients undergoing transversus abdominis release?17
Effects of prior antiplatelet and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use on mortality in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for abdominal sepsis17
Development and validation of an artificial intelligence system for surgical case length prediction16
Accuracy of the surgical risk preoperative assessment system universal risk calculator in predicting risk for patients undergoing selected operations in 9 specialty areas16
The role of bone marrow microRNA (miR) in erythropoietic dysfunction after severe trauma16
Implications of radiofrequency ablation in patients undergoing thyroid surgery for benign disease in the United States16
Quality analysis of operative reports and referral data for appendiceal neoplasms with peritoneal dissemination16
Pneumonectomy for non–small cell lung cancer. A National Cancer Database analysis of geographic and temporal trends, outcomes, and associated factors16
Repeat hepatectomy for patients with early and late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma: A multicenter propensity score matching analysis16
Omentum preservation as an oncologically comparable and surgically superior alternative to total omentectomy during radical gastrectomy for T3–T4 gastric cancer16
Previous upper abdominal surgery is a risk factor for nasogastric tube reinsertion after pancreaticoduodenectomy16
Inflammatory breast cancer, trimodal treatment, and mortality: Does where you live matter?16
Genomics of Black American colon cancer disparities: An RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) study from an academic, tertiary referral center16
Who Serves Where: A Geospatial Analysis of Access to Endocrine Surgeons in the United States and Puerto Rico16
Operative intervention for recurrence of adrenocortical carcinoma: A single-center experience16
US national trends in prescription opioid use after burn injury, 2007 to 201716
Impact of biliary drainage method before pancreaticoduodenectomy on short- and long-term outcomes in patients with periampullary carcinoma and obstructive jaundice: A multicenter retrospective analysi16
Risk assessment of lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer: Establishment and validation of a Seven-point scoring model16
The impact of intravenous acetaminophen pricing on opioid utilization and outcomes for children with appendicitis16
Development and validation of a model for surveillance of postoperative bleeding complications using structured electronic health records data15
Stoma reversal after Hartmann's procedure for acute diverticulitis15
Feasibility of single-port laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy with selective adrenal venous sampling and high-resolution ultrasound for unilateral aldosterone-producing adenomas15
Novel treatment strategy of targeting epigenetic dysregulation in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors15
The glass podium: Gender representation within the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) from 2010 to 201915
Ancillary documents for NIH grant applications: The pages beyond the science15
Local transplantation of syngeneic adipose stromal vascular fraction ameliorates damaged anal sphincter function in a rat model of vaginal distension15
Peritoneal swab test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients in abdominal surgery: Is it a reliable practice?15
Clinical feasibility of curative surgery after nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine-cisplatin chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced cholangiocarcinoma15
Peritumoral CD16b positive-neutrophil accumulation strongly correlates with regional lymph node metastasis in thoracic esophageal squamous cell cancer15
Autophagy comparative after decompression of tunica albuginea in testicular torsion in mature and immature rat15
Prevalence and risk factors for tertiary hyperparathyroidism in kidney transplant recipients15
Access to surgical treatment for hepatopancreaticobiliary cancer in the Philippines15
Hepatic actinomycosis appearing 7 years after surgery for ampullary cancer15
Social determinants of health in pediatric scald burns: Is food access an issue?15
Natural language processing for the surveillance of postoperative venous thromboembolism15
Letter to the editor regarding “Hepatectomy strategy for T2 gallbladder cancer between segment IVb and V resection and wedge resection: A propensity score-matched study”14
Contents14
Pre-existing hiatal mesh increases morbidity during and after revisional antireflux surgery: A retrospective multicenter study14
Classification of intraoperative adverse events in visceral surgery14
Re: “Rates and risk factors for persistent opioid use after cardiothoracic surgery: A cohort study”14
Dynamic frailty: Objective physiological assessment to guide management in necrotizing pancreatitis14
A higher hospital case mix index increases the odds of achieving a textbook outcome after hepatopancreatic surgery in the Medicare population14
Amyand appendicitis14
Sex matters in research14
National analysis of whole blood and component versus component transfusions in civilian trauma patients who underwent a thoracotomy or laparotomy: Toward improving patient outcomes and quality of car14
Cover 1(with editorial board)14
Optimal surgical management of T2 gallbladder cancer–wedge resection14
Social media as a disruptor for academic congresses14
Information for readers14
Letter to the Editor: Surgeon electronic health record (EHR) usage14
Travel distance and national access to gender-affirming surgery14
Preoperative assessment of blood supply and its role in predicting anastomotic leak13
Governance and legal considerations supporting prehospital emergency care in low and middle-income countries—For the Special Series on Prehospital Care in LMICs13
Which individual components of a colorectal surgery enhanced recovery program are associated with improved surgical outcomes?13
A scoring system for stratifying the risk of postoperative bone metastases in colorectal cancer13
Sutureless versus transcatheter valves in patients with aortic stenosis at intermediate risk: A multi-institutional European study13
Contents13
Primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: Impact of genotype and surgical approach on long-term postoperative outcomes13
Low neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with poor outcomes in young adults with colorectal cancer13
Long-term (10-year) outcomes and prognostic factors in resected intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm tumors in Finland: A nationwide retrospective study13
Extended antibiotics and clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula in elevated-risk patients: A letter in response to “Hidden determinants of the duration of antibiotics after pancreaticodu13
Who should get a right colectomy in low-grade appendiceal adenocarcinomas? Association of lymphovascular invasion and nodal metastases13
Introduction of new editor13
Information for authors13
External validation of fistula risk scores for postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy13
A call to arms to implore surgeons to be involved in managing operating room waste13
Cover 1(with editorial board)13
Hepatectomy is associated with improved oncologic outcomes in recurrent colorectal liver metastases: A propensity-matched analysis13
Empowering Leaders. Better Together.13
The obesity paradox: Underweight patients are at the greatest risk of mortality after cholecystectomy13
Postoperative acute pancreatitis after a pancreatic resection: A new entity?13
Cover 1(with editorial board)13
Disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on delays in colorectal cancer treatment: A National Cancer Database study13
Discussion12
Endoscopic versus surgical treatment for thoracopancreatic fistulas complicating chronic pancreatitis: A systematic review12
Discussion12
A presurgical prognostic stratification based on nutritional assessment and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 in pancreatic carcinoma: An approach with nonanatomic biomarkers12
Demystifying the association of center-level operative trauma volume and outcomes of emergency general surgery12
The challenge is now to incorporate preoperative computed tomography scan and postoperative colonoscopy into routine practice for patients aged over 40 years presenting with acute appendicitis12
Discussion12
Intraoperative parathyroid hormone levels dynamics of cured patients with impaired renal function following parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism12
Gastroesophageal reflux after sleeve gastrectomy. Fact or fiction?12
Financial toxicity in early-onset colorectal cancer: A National Health Interview Survey study12
Right-sided Bochdalek hernia associated with an intrathoracic kidney in an adult12
Oriental cholangiohepatitis12
Air in the Wirsung duct12
Comments on “Prevalence and risk factors for dysphagia in older adults after thyroid and parathyroid surgery”12
Efficacy and safety of adjuvant therapy after curative surgery for ampullary carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis12
Discussion12
Non-arbitrary minimum threshold of yearly performed pancreatoduodenectomies: National multicentric study12
Cover 1(with editorial board)12
Adolescent girl with a huge pelvic collection12
Considerations for resuming global surgery outreach programs during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic12
Discussion12
Discussion12
To Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy (ALPPS) or Not to ALPPS12
Trends and predictors of inflation-adjusted costs in transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement in a nationally representative sample12
Neuropsychologic symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism: Are we providing enough attention?12
The effectiveness and safety of thermal ablation for thyroid carcinoma lymph node metastasis are affected by the diameter of metastatic lymph nodes: A meta-analysis12
Discussion12
Letter to the editor. Comment on: Machine learning versus logistic regression for the prediction of complications after pancreatoduodenectomy12
Evaluating the effectiveness of using negative pressure wound therapy in the preservation of the infected prosthetic aortic graft12
Information for readers11
Discussion11
Discussion11
Discussion11
Incidental 68Ga-DOTATATE uptake in thyroid nodules: Is guideline-directed management still appropriate?11
Identification of novel lipid metabolic biomarkers associated with poor adrenocortical carcinoma prognosis using integrated bioinformatics11
Discussion11
Forecasting The Impact of the 2023 Current Procedural Terminology Coding Changes On Ventral Hernia Work Relative Value Units. A Cross-Sectional Study11
Information for authors11
Discussion11
Discussion11
Discussion11
A few comments on “Association of serum and fat tissue antibiotic concentrations with surgical site infections in lower gastrointestinal surgery” by Yoko Takayama et al11
Instructional methods of attendings as exhibited during intraoperative takeovers: A pilot study11
Need for better diversity among editorial boards of surgery journals11
Acknowledgement of Peer Reviewers11
Management of choledocholithiasis in the elderly: Same-admission cholecystectomy remains the standard of care11
Discussion11
Discussion11
Discussion11
Salvage surgery is an effective alternative for J-pouch afferent limb stricture treatment11
Discussion11
Incidence, predictors, and prognostic impact of in-hospital serious adverse events in patients ≥75 years of age undergoing elective endovascular aneurysm repair11
Discussion11
Minimal access surgery has its place in the treatment of anastomotic leakage after anterior resection: Suggestion for a modification of the International Study Group of Rectal Cancer (ISREC) classific11
Resection of the splenic vessels during laparoscopic central pancreatectomy is safe and does not compromise preservation of the distal pancreas11
Start-of-day oculomotor screening demonstrates the effects of fatigue and rest during a total immersion training program11
Discussion11
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