Neurosurgical Focus

Papers
(The TQCC of Neurosurgical Focus is 7. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Machine learning approaches for predicting prolonged hospital length of stay after lumbar fusion surgery in patients aged 75 years and older: a retrospective cohort study based on comprehensive geriat58
Critically reading machine learning literature in neurosurgery: a reader’s guide and checklist for appraising prediction models55
Surgical outcomes of multiloculated brain abscesses: an institutional experience55
Recurrent trigeminal neuralgia following MVD: a meta-analysis of second-line treatment strategies41
Long-term outcomes after microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neuralgia40
Effect of the postoperative Trendelenburg position on chronic subdural hematoma recurrence: a pilot clinical trial37
Transsylvian versus transcortical approach to insular glioma: analysis of the extent of resection and postoperative neurological complications in propensity score–matched comparative patient cohorts37
The effect of tumor growth kinetics on survival and time toxicity after resection of recurrent glioblastoma33
Application of the 6 pillars of sustainable global surgical partnerships by the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation with lower-middle-income countries in Asia30
Challenges and opportunities in neurosurgical care transition28
Outcomes following stereotactic radiosurgery for foramen magnum meningiomas: a single-center experience and systematic review of the literature26
Digital cognitive testing using a tablet-based app in patients with brain tumors: a single-center feasibility study comparing the app to the gold standard26
Survival and quality of life after CSF diversion in adult patients with leptomeningeal metastasis–associated hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis26
Outcomes and prognosis of surgically treated thoracic spinal meningiomas: a multicenter cohort study25
Immunohistochemical markers predicting long-term recurrence following clival and spinal chordoma resection: a multicenter study24
Quantification of motion during microvascular anastomosis simulation using machine learning hand detection24
Surgical strategies for the treatment of deformity-associated cervical spondylotic stretch myelopathy: a case series with technically nuanced illustrative operative videos23
Stereotactic radiosurgery for distant brain metastases secondary to esthesioneuroblastoma: a single-institution series22
Ear and nose–related intracranial empyema in children: a 9-year cohort study from a tertiary referral center21
Single-session versus staged approaches for chronic subdural hematoma treatment with middle meningeal artery embolization and evacuation surgery: a propensity score–matched analysis21
Improving mixed-reality neuronavigation with blue-green light: a comparative multimodal laboratory study20
Assessing views and attitudes toward the use of extended reality and its implications in neurosurgical education: a survey of neurosurgical trainees19
The lateral retrocanthal transorbital endoscopic approach to the middle fossa: cadaveric stepwise approach and review of quantitative cadaveric data19
Effects of hyperoxemia on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis19
Central nervous system injury–induced immune suppression19
Association of mutations in DNA polymerase epsilon with increased CD8+ cell infiltration and prolonged progression-free survival in patients with meningiomas19
Editorial. Neuroprotective effectiveness18
Reappraisal of intradural findings in Chiari malformation type I18
Perioperative fluctuation and overall evaluation of adenohypophyseal hormone secretion in patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma18
Neurological decline due to a vascular etiology in patients with spine tumors: a patient series and cautionary tale17
Editorial. Factors that influence functional recovery after MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for recurrent high-grade gliomas17
Introduction. Vascular compression syndromes and their management17
Craniosynostosis as a cause of intracranial hypertension in Alagille syndrome: a case series of 6 consecutive pediatric patients17
Innovative dura-splitting strategy for resection of spinal meningioma along with the inner layer of dura mater17
Fusion and patient-reported outcomes after navigated decortication and direct arthrodesis in minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion using cylindrical threaded implants: a case series and literatur16
Techniques and outcomes for microsurgical treatment of large and giant cerebral aneurysms in the endovascular era16
The influence of prior COVID-19 diagnosis on concussion recovery outcomes16
Letter to the Editor. Validity of the results of network meta-analysis16
Multiple intracranial aneurysms: the role for simultaneous open microsurgical treatment16
Introduction. Stability and motion: addressing the pathology of Chiari malformation and craniocervical junction16
Long-term efficacy of chlorhexidine-containing cutaneous dressings on ventriculostomy-related infection: a 10-year before-and-after study16
Introduction. Chronic subdural hematoma: a new focus on an old problem16
MR-guided focused ultrasound–induced blood-brain barrier opening for brain metastasis: a review15
Effects of a sphenopalatine ganglion block on postcraniotomy pain management: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial15
Assessing the state of LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in neurosurgery15
Management of incisional cerebrospinal fluid leak in open cranial surgeries and the "folding technique" in duraplasty15
Introduction. Update on cerebrovasospasm14
Preoperative risk model for perioperative stroke after intracranial tumor resection: ACS NSQIP analysis of 30,951 cases14
Introduction. Complications: our best way to learn14
Quantitative pupillometry as a biomarker for prediction of return to play in mild traumatic brain injury: a Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative study14
Mixed reality for spine surgery: a step into the future with a human cadaveric accuracy study14
Comparison of outcomes after stereoelectroencephalography and subdural grid monitoring in pediatric tuberous sclerosis complex14
Treatment outcome of metastasis to the pituitary gland: a case series of 21 patients with pathological diagnosis14
Actigraph-based quantification of sleep in children with dystonia undergoing deep brain stimulation14
The history of antibiotic irrigation and prophylaxis in operative neurotrauma: perpetuation of military care in civilian settings14
Machine learning for automated and real-time two-dimensional to three-dimensional registration of the spine using a single radiograph13
Introduction. Artificial intelligence in neurosurgery: transforming a data-intensive specialty13
Removal of painful pelvic screws following spine fusion surgery: outcomes and complications13
Incidence and management of postoperative pseudomeningocele and cerebrospinal fluid leak after Chiari malformation type I decompression13
Advancement in microsurgical management of unruptured intracranial vertebral artery fusiform aneurysms: indications, techniques, and outcomes focusing on the integrity of vertebral artery and medullar13
Validation and clinical application of the ΔC2 pelvic angle − ΔC2 tilt = Δpelvic tilt equation for predicting pelvic tilt in spinal deformity surgery13
Radiomic signatures of meningiomas using the Ki-67 proliferation index as a prognostic marker of clinical outcomes13
Clipping of basilar apex aneurysms: resurgence of the microsurgical era13
Clinical features of high intracranial pressure and prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension among patients presenting with spontaneous CSF leaks13
Development of a murine laser interstitial thermotherapy system13
The safety, accuracy, and feasibility of robotic assistance in neuro-oncological surgery12
The implications of antithrombotic agents on subdural hematoma evacuation: what does "reversal" truly entail?12
Endovascular treatment as the first-line approach for cure of low-grade brain arteriovenous malformation12
Building sustainable neurosurgical capacity: lessons from the Duke Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology12
Mapping real-time hemodynamic changes in venous sinus stenting using intraoperative transcranial Doppler ultrasonography and quantitative angiography12
A novel classification of coronal malalignment in degenerative lumbar scoliosis for predicting postoperative coronal imbalance: a multicenter cohort study12
Letter to the Editor. Central or axial atlantoaxial dislocation12
Long-term follow-up of pallidal deep brain stimulation for craniocervical dystonia: is the globus pallidus internus the best target?12
Workflow and performance of intraoperative CT, cone-beam CT, and robotic cone-beam CT for spinal navigation in 503 consecutive patients12
Editorial. Two novel models to optimize transitional care in spina bifida: the patient as provider and the congenital neurosurgeon in active collaboration12
High prevalence of inappropriate antithrombotic use in patients with symptomatic chronic subdural hematomas: should our focus be on preventing the subdural tsunami?12
Improvement following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in patients aged 70 years or older compared with younger age groups12
Boosting phase-contrast MRI performance in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnostics by means of machine learning approach12
Differences across various ideal lumbar lordosis measurement formulas for patient-specific sagittal alignment goals12
MRI evaluation of pituitary/sella turcica ratio and venoglymphatic congestion in idiopathic intracranial hypertension12
Clinical and surgical outcomes of bilateral intracranial aneurysms clipped through a single craniotomy: a retrospective comparative cohort study11
Gender diversity in neurosurgical training: an analysis of trends and resident program characteristics11
Introduction. Microsurgery of intracranial aneurysms: why it should continue11
Preoperative MRI for postoperative seizure prediction: a radiomics study of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor and a systematic review11
Safety and efficacy of the Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology for the acute treatment of ruptured internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms: a multi-institution case series11
Surgical classification using natural language processing of informed consent forms in spine surgery11
Elucidating differences in concussion subtype symptomatology in sports-related versus non–sports-related concussions: a retrospective cohort study11
Chronic subdural hematoma: clinical and surgical experience with surgical management in a large cohort of patients in the late and frailest phase of life11
Letter to the Editor. Tonsillectomy in Chiari malformation type I: is it always the right choice?11
Letter to the Editor. Accurately predicting the determinants of local recurrence in patients with schwannomatosis-related schwannomas11
Bleeding risk evaluation in cerebral cavernous malformation, the role of medications, and hemorrhagic factors: a case-control study11
Unusually high frequency of pituitary abscess in the post–COVID-19 era: insights from a single-center experience11
A quantitative and comparative evaluation of stereotactic spine radiosurgery local control: proposing a consistent measurement methodology10
Successful weaning versus permanent cerebrospinal fluid diversion after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: post hoc analysis of a Swiss multicenter study10
Introduction. Machine learning in neurosurgery: transitioning to a new era of contemporary medicine10
Early experience with targeted therapy as a first-line adjuvant treatment for pediatric low-grade glioma10
A watch, wait, and rescan approach for incidental benign-appearing notochordal lesions of the skull base10
Does the Global Alignment and Proportion score predict mechanical complications in circumferential minimally invasive surgery for adult spinal deformity?10
Pathomechanistic role of central venous pressure in idiopathic intracranial hypertension10
Letter to the Editor. Endovascular treatment for ACF DAVF: most recent real-world experience10
Ischemia-induced inflammation in arteriovenous malformations10
A contemporary analysis of surgical ligation versus endovascular embolization in patients with intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: a propensity score–matched and mixed-effects model study10
Open-door extended endoscopic transorbital technique to the paramedian anterior and middle cranial fossae: technical notes, anatomomorphometric quantitative analysis, and illustrative case10
Seizure frequency reduction after sinus stent placement in patients with venopathic intracranial hypertension–associated encephaloceles: a case series10
The prevalence of imposter syndrome among young neurosurgeons and residents in neurosurgery: a multicentric study10
Introduction. Best practices in telemedicine for optimizing patient care10
The burden of skull base chordomas: insights from a meta-analysis of observational studies10
Minimally invasive modification of the Goel-Harms atlantoaxial fusion technique: a case series and illustrative guide9
The birth of modern military neurosurgery through the eyes of Harvey Cushing’s war memoir From a Surgeon’s Journal, 1915-19189
Introduction: Contemporary management of low-grade gliomas: from tumor biology to the patient’s quality of life9
Low- and middle-income country perspective: bridging gaps in craniofacial surgery care. Challenges, innovations, and future prospects9
Decision regret in adult spinal deformity surgery: a comparison of SRS-22r outcomes and the Decision Regret Scale9
Microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia using a robot-assisted exoscope and head-mounted display9
Effect of chronic antiplatelet therapy on clinical outcomes of endovascular thrombectomy for treatment of acute ischemic stroke9
Optimizing radiotherapy strategies for skull base chordoma: a comprehensive meta-analysis and systematic review of treatment modalities and outcomes9
Structure-sparing resection for the management of cervical chordomas: a retrospective institutional series9
Intraoperative mixed-reality spinal neuronavigation system: a novel navigation technique for spinal intradural pathologies9
Craniosynostosis surgery practice patterns in the United States: what are we doing and how are we doing it?9
Minimally invasive microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: results and complication avoidance in a consecutive series of patients9
Three-level ACDF versus 3-level laminectomy and fusion: are there differences in outcomes? An analysis of the Quality Outcomes Database cervical spondylotic myelopathy cohort9
Effect of online public domain representation in neurosurgical resident recruitment and decision-making9
Patients with traumatic spinal injuries treated in a low- and middle-income country: what happens after discharge?9
The legacy of Renaissance surgeon Giovanni Andrea Dalla Croce on the history of military surgery and neurosurgery9
History and evolution of surgical treatment for spasticity: a journey from neurotomy to selective dorsal rhizotomy9
Letter to the Editor. Limitations of telemedicine in low- and middle-income countries9
Surgery for basilar invagination with and without Chiari I malformation9
The use of generative artificial intelligence–based dictation in a neurosurgical practice: a pilot study9
Utility of the material community deprivation index as a metric to identify at-risk children for severe traumatic brain injury9
Introduction. Update on neuro-oncology8
Synthetic neurosurgical data generation with generative adversarial networks and large language models:an investigation on fidelity, utility, and privacy8
Does the clopidogrel CYP2C19 genotype assay predict postprocedure stenosis in cerebral aneurysms treated with a flow diverter?8
Management for chordoma of the spine and sacrum with stereotactic radiosurgery8
Multidisciplinary management of complex scalp wounds: an experience-based algorithm for involving plastic surgeons in complex neurosurgical wound closure8
Introduction. Functional neurosurgery for pain and movement disorders with a special emphasis on spasticity8
The role of frailty in the clinical management of neurofibromatosis type 1: a mixed-effects modeling study using the Nationwide Readmissions Database8
An analysis of functional outcomes following laser interstitial thermal therapy for recurrent high-grade glioma8
Letter to the Editor. Misleading information regarding neurosurgical practice in Cairo, Egypt8
Case discussions in pediatric neurosurgery: a model for improving service delivery and neurosurgery education in Southeast Asia8
Irradiation safety, anesthesia time, surgical complications, and patient-reported outcomes in the robotic Mazor X versus fluoroscopy guided minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion su8
Bilateral pallidotomy for acquired or heredodegenerative generalized dystonia in children8
Nerve transfers for facial palsy: grading of volitional control after using the hypoglossal and masseter nerves8
The role of decompressive craniectomy in the management of intracranial infections: a single-center 15-year retrospective study8
Responsive neurostimulation for pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy: a case series and review of the literature8
Comparison of open and percutaneous instrumented fixation for the treatment of spinal metastases8
Transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery for treatment of sphenoid wing meningiomas extending to the cavernous sinus: clinical implications and a technical illustration8
Incorporation of a biparietal narrowing metric to improve the ability of machine learning models to detect sagittal craniosynostosis with 2D photographs7
Hemodynamic changes during the obliteration process for cerebral arteriovenous malformations after radiosurgery7
Validation of a novel artificial intelligence model (SpinePose) to automatically and accurately predict spinopelvic parameters using scoliosis radiographs in an external cohort7
Acute low-pressure hydrocephalus in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage7
Trends in short-term and delayed unplanned readmission in patients with adult spinal deformity undergoing posterior spinal fusion7
Heparin in the treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis7
Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of 3D contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography versus digital subtraction angiography in spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas7
Development of a residents-as-teachers curriculum for neurosurgical training programs7
Digital exoscope versus surgical microscope in spinal dural arteriovenous fistula surgery: a comparative series7
Introduction. Education methodology and metrics in the training of neurosurgical residents7
Editorial. Overcoming implementation barriers in enhanced recovery using theory-based approaches7
Multicenter study on 2-year outcomes of dual application of hydroxyapatite cranioplasty and a nasoseptal flap following endoscopic endonasal surgery for tuberculum sellae meningiomas or craniopharyngi7
Operative considerations and surgical treatment of sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations: a 20-year experience7
Role of surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms in the era of endovascular therapy: a review7
Noninvasive mapping of visuospatial attention by navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with parietal lobe tumors7
A supervised machine learning approach for predicting the need for postsurgical intervention in acromegaly7
Underutilization of preoperative osteoporosis screening and treatment in a national sample of patients with adult spinal deformity7
Outcomes of venous sinus stenting versus ventriculoperitoneal shunting for fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a dual-center analysis7
Improving access to epilepsy surgery: a review of the global praxis, implementation science, and relevant policy frameworks7
Stereotactic radiosurgery and resection for treatment of multiple brain metastases: a systematic review and analysis7
Introduction. Evolving perspectives on the intersection between neurosurgery and neurocutaneous disorders7
Comparative effectiveness of standalone middle meningeal artery embolization versus surgical evacuation in noncritical patients with nonacute subdural hematomas7
Fully automatic anatomical landmark localization and trajectory planning for navigated external ventricular drain placement7
Erratum. The role of miRNA-10b and miRNA-21 in radioresistance and temozolomide resistance of high-grade glioma patients: a systematic review7
The neurosurgeon workforce: a geographical gender-focused analysis of the trends in representation of neurosurgeons and choices in training over 70 years7
Design and use of assistant robotic arm in endoscopic transnasal surgery7
Clival dural reconstruction via transnasal approaches: fat graft fixation technique7
Introduction. Neurosurgical neuroscience7
Effect of the enhanced recovery protocol in patients with brain tumors undergoing elective craniotomies: a systematic review and meta-analysis7
Cortical mapping in glioma surgery: correlation of fMRI and direct electrical stimulation with Human Connectome Project parcellations7
Teaching through the screen: a toolbox for creating a virtual neurosurgical subinternship program7
The role of extent of resection, chemoradiation, and MGMT promoter methylation in overall survival in a large cohort of IDH-wildtype glioblastoma7
Robot-assisted stylomastoid foramen puncture and radiofrequency ablation for hemifacial spasm treatment: clinical outcomes and technique assessment7
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