Surgeon-Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ire

Papers
(The TQCC of Surgeon-Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ire is 5. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Are all surgeons the same? Assessing emotional intelligence and gender differences amongst surgical residency applicants in Ireland90
The introduction of an emergency safety protocol coupled with simulation training in robotic surgery, has enabled a more cohesive and efficient response to emergencies48
Surgeon personality diversity across generations and subspecialties48
Contents list44
An Australian-based nomogram predicting nodal positivity for breast cancer in older patients41
Risk-stratified screening for the early detection of kidney cancer40
The positive effects of preoperative chlorhexidine rinse to reduce postoperative pneumonia after kidney transplantation surgery40
International registry on aortic balloon occlusion in major trauma: Partial inflation does not improve outcomes in abdominal trauma36
Are pelvic binders an effective measure to lower mortality and decrease blood loss after high energy pelvic ring injuries? A systematic review36
Sustainable surgery in Ireland: Policy, practice, and the role of institutions36
Under viral attack: An orthopaedic response to challenges faced by regional referral centres during a national cyber-attack34
Psoas abscess management: A multimodal approach to treatment modalities, predictors of clinical outcomes and a novel treatment algorithm"29
List of editors29
The environmental impact of hip and knee arthroplasty: An analysis of carbon emissions and disposal costs29
SHIELD Project (Study of Hernia Interventions and Evaluation of Length of Stay and Complications)28
Computed tomography scan–guided preoperative identification of the appendicular root as an indicator of the best skin incision site in open appendicectomy: a retrospective single-center study28
List of editors28
AI generated literature reviews in musculoskeletal radiology: Comment27
Readmission rates following major colorectal surgery27
Sustainable surgical practices: A comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact27
Pelvic and acetabular trauma in amateur equestrian enthusiasts – A retrospective review24
The progress in the classification and treatment of scaphoid nonunion24
Assessing the impact of rurality on oesophagogastric cancer survival in the North-East of Scotland- a prospective population cohort study22
Return to sport after arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement22
Factors predicting residual disease on re-excision after breast conserving surgery22
Management and patient outcomes following admission with acute cholecystitis in Ireland: A national registry-based study21
A cross-sectional study examining the association between MRCS performance and surgeons receiving sanctions against their medical registration20
Prognostic factors in the management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A systematic review19
Minimally invasive anterolateral approach versus lateral transmuscular approach for total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis19
The effect of population density on outcomes of major trauma patients in Ireland18
Radiofrequency as a method of localizing impalpable breast lesions18
Supporting trainees in difficulty: A guiding hand through challenging times18
Comparative study of the outcomes of one-stage versus two-stage reconstruction of chronic multiligament knee injury18
Establishing the predictive validity of the intercollegiate membership of the Royal Colleges of surgeons written examination: MRCS Part A18
Biomechanical and ergonomic risks associated with cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction amongst surgeons: A systematic review18
Sick leave and predictive factors for sick leave at 12 months after breast cancer surgery in the randomized controlled physical activity trial (PhysSURG-B)16
A comparison of the accuracy of Tzanakis and Alvarado Score in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis16
Increased team familiarity for surgical time savings: Effective primarily in complex surgical cases16
The reliability of trabeculectomy surgical videos on the internet for educational purposes in the changing world16
Management of post-iliac crest bone harvesting hernias: Insights from a case series and systematic review16
Losing your head? An evaluation of the readability and reliability of patient information available online for avascular necrosis of the head of the femur16
Small bowel obstruction secondary to peritoneal tuberculosis: A case report15
Cognitive and motor skill competence are different: Results from a prospective randomized trial using virtual reality simulator and educational video in laparoscopic cholecystectomy15
The effect of self-confidence, life satisfaction and death anxiety on organ donation in student nurses: Moderator effect15
A systematic review of the role of systemic inflammation-based prognostic scores in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm15
Women in Irish urology: An examination of female representation amongst attendees of the Irish Society of Urology annual meeting (2008–2020)15
Surgical interventions in acute complicated mastoiditis - is a cortical mastoidectomy always required? A 5-year retrospective cohort study14
Increased range of motion but otherwise similar clinical outcome of arthroscopy over open osteoplasty for femoroacetabular impingement at midterm follow-up: A systematic review14
Unsolicited emails from presumed predatory journals: An early-career surgical trainee's perspective14
Childcare provision for on-call workers in the NHS: Is the 24/7 service ideal matched by reality?14
Surgeons' personality, characteristics and presence of meaning in life14
The epidemiology, current evidence and controversies in diagnosis and management of patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases14
Reduction of carbon footprint is a benefit of the virtual interview13
Do social media use and patient satisfaction scores correlate with online award recognition among hip and knee arthroplasty specialists?13
Low-cost and bendable patient-specific three-dimensional pulmonary vessel models for lung segmentectomy13
The current standard of the shoulder trauma series in Ireland – A national audit13
Can we reduce the residual use of Hartmann's procedure in generalized peritonitis due to perforated colonic diverticulitis ?13
Improved adherence to hip fracture standards reduces mortality after hip fractures13
Poor patient awareness of peripheral arterial disease, it is time to optimize the clinical visit13
Examining the transition from print to electronic journals through the lens of sustainability13
Intra-operative consultation: The benefits and optimization of asking for second surgical opinions12
Pelvic floor imaging in women with hemorrhoidal disease: An anatomical feasibility study12
Bilateral musculus sternalis – An anatomical and clinical review12
Sick-leave duration after elective day case surgery in ENT: Is it affected by the type of employment?12
A risk stratification system developed to predict contralateral incidental malignant foci in early papillary thyroid carcinoma preoperatively12
Defining minimum work priorities in emergency general surgery in a national cohort12
General surgeons' occupational musculoskeletal injuries: A systematic review11
List of editors11
Melatonin and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: The present evidence11
Prosthetic femoral interposition arthroplasty with adult humeral implant, for children with cerebral palsy and symptomatic hips11
Influence of surgeon sub-specialty on rates of index cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis. Are we doing enough? A multi-centre retrospective analysis11
Cycling injuries requiring orthopaedic intervention during the first COVID-19 lockdown period: A multi-centre SCottish Orthopaedic Research collaborativE (SCORE) study10
The formidable challenges faced by surgeons in war zones10
Neurodiversity in surgery: Embracing cognitive difference in a demanding profession10
Enhancing medical student learning in the operating theatre: the need for integrated preparation10
SVS WIfI score as a predictor of amputation after onset of CLI: Validation in an Irish tertiary vascular unit10
Impact of frailty on oncological outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer – A systematic review and meta-analysis10
Mentorship may benefit medical student learning in theatre as well as career aspirations in surgery9
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy as a therapeutic modality in venous ulceration9
List of editors9
Call Yourself a Surgeon? The use of the title surgeon among non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in the United Kingdom9
Letter to the Editors Re: Frailty and the incidence of surgical site infection after total hip or knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis9
Tight application of a surgical tourniquet prior to inflation increases venous pressure in the upper limb; Potentially resulting in increased blood loss and poorer visibility9
Mini-invasive bilateral transfacet screw fixation with reconstruction of the neural arch for lumbar stenosis: A two centre case series9
Comment on: Phallus preservation and reconstruction: 5-Year outcomes of national penile cancer centralisation in the Republic of Ireland9
Peri-procedural thromboprophylaxis in the prevention of DVT in varicose vein interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis8
Outcomes of perioperative intravenous iron infusion in femoral fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials8
Evaluation of Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) Service in a Fracture Clinic: A Comprehensive Service Evaluation and Patient Satisfaction Audit8
The opportunity cost of arthroplasty training in orthopaedic surgery8
Ventriculo-pleural shunt --- A second line option in the management of complex hydrocephalus8
The surgical outpatient clinic and the environment8
Designing, implementing, and evaluating a basic surgical skills bootcamp: An effective approach to enhance competency in surgical residency training8
Thirty-day outcomes of Asian Americans in endovascular repair of intact infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm8
Comparative surgical outcomes of navigated vs non-navigated posterior spinal fusions in ankylosing spondylitis patients8
The use of digital technologies to support home-based prehabilitation prior to major surgery: A systematic review8
Perspective on test accuracy measures for surgical trainee under evidence-based medical education management8
Have advances in surgical implants and techniques in hemiarthroplasty for intracapsular hip fractures improved patient outcomes compared to THA? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence8
One-year comparative outcomes of robotic vs. laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections in a UK district hospital7
Frailty and emergency abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis7
Retrospective case series of vertebral artery injuries associated with cervical spine trauma7
Sustainable surgery in Ireland: A national perspective on practices, perceptions, and challenges7
Transmetatarsal amputation versus multiple toes amputations for non-ischemic diabetic foot infection management7
Feasibility of pancreaticoduodenectomy for octogenarian based on safety and postoperative nutritional recovery7
Rectus sheath catheter analgesia versus standard care following major abdominal surgery: An observational study of 911 patients7
A tale of three pandemics: Shining a light on a hidden problem7
Low-cost laparoscopic simulator – viable way of enabling access to basic laparoscopic training for medical students?7
Muscle herniae: Conservative and surgical management. Systematic review7
Medical student perceptions and attitudes towards a career in vascular surgery – Comparing pre- and post-pandemic cohorts6
Assessing ChatGPT's ability to pass the FRCS orthopaedic part A exam: A critical analysis6
Laparoscopic-assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane Block versus Port-site Infiltration in Appendectomy: A Multicentre, Single-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial6
Frailty and the incidence of surgical site infection after total hip or knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis6
Applied anatomy of accessory tendons of extensor hallucis longus muscle and hallux valgus deformity: a cadaveric and radiologic study6
List of editors6
Anxiety and depression in surgeons: A systematic review6
Introduction of a bleepless intern on-call era6
Expiry dates in surgical equipment: What are the options?6
Efficacy of mesh coverage in surgical bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: A systematic review and meta-analysis6
Contents6
BEST of Surgical Training: the pan-London Core Surgical Training induction programme6
To fuse or not to fuse: The elderly patient with lumbar stenosis and low-grade spondylolisthesis. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials6
Early failure following pelvic exenteration: Who are the bad actors?6
Which criteria is a better predictor of ICU admission in trauma patients? An artificial neural network approach6
Comparative analysis of bone and soft tissue vs. visceral synovial sarcoma: Demographic, clinical, and survival outcomes; a retrospective population-based study6
Massive ingestion of water-absorbent polymer beads in an adult requiring surgical management6
Transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) to treat acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis5
Beyond the operating theatre: The psychological burden of surgical complications on surgeons5
Facial injuries in major trauma patients in Ireland5
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein is a valid alternative to autologous bone graft for long bone non-unions: a systematic review and meta-analysis5
How much time do surgeons spend operating?5
List of editors5
Comparing economic viability and peri-operative outcomes of open and robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy5
Perspectives on research and surgical opportunities for UK medical students (PRiSM): A national survey highlighting barriers to access and impact on career aspirations5
Trainees as primary operators do not significantly impact perioperative complication rates in breast surgery5
New consultant syndrome: authority without dominance5
Primary closure versus Graham patch omentopexy in perforated peptic ulcer: A systematic review and meta-analysis5
Practice patterns in management of differentiated thyroid cancer since the 2014 British Thyroid Association (BTA) guidelines5
The rise and fall of “marginal gains” – Lessons for surgery?5
List of editors5
Prehabilitation services for people diagnosed with cancer in Scotland – Current practice, barriers and challenges to implementation5
‘Keeping kids close to home for surgery’: The environmental impact of Ireland’s newest surgical subspecialty5
Trend of presenters in an annual major surgical scientific meeting in Hong Kong S. A. R., China – a retrospective study5
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