OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery is 25. 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.)

Article	Citations
Reducing the incidence of problematic seroma formation and skin necrosis post-lymphadenectomy: Triple action of topical tranexamic acid, negative pressure wound therapy, and prolonged drainage	61
Letter to the editor regarding ‘Immediate lymphatic reconstruction: Lessons learned over eight years’	58
Letter comments on: “A nationwide analysis of the association between parental age and incidence of cleft lip/palate”	49
The next frontier in plastic surgery innovation: Quantum computing	43
A validation study of a novel metacarpal simulator: The next step in hand fracture fixation training	43
ASSESSING SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LOWER BODY LIFT AND ABDOMINOPLASTY AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS	40
Comparison of leg volume ratio between inguinal lymphadenectomy and inguino-pelvic lymphadenectomy in patients with skin cancer of the lower extremity	39
Staged breast reconstruction utilizing primary nipple repositioning surgery prior to nipple-sparing mastectomy	38
Letter comments on: ‘The missing conversation? Intimacy and sexuality in facial palsy patients’	37
Letter Re: “Cost analysis and clinical outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery for head and neck free flap reconstruction”	37
Two-step cluster analysis based on three-dimensional CT measurements of craniofacial structures in severe craniofacial microsomia	32
Reporting bias in breast reconstruction clinical trials: Which and when clinical trials get published	32
Dual perfusion superomedial pedicle in reduction mammaplasty – A prospective intraoperative radiographic study	30
Promoting applicant engagement via website development for transgender fellowship training programs in plastic surgery	30
Re: Assessing patient frailty in plastic surgery: A systematic review	30
The diagnostic accuracy of hand-held ultrasonography in evaluation of costal cartilage calcification for grafting in rhinoplasty: A cadaveric study	29
How do we solve a problem like bullying & harassment?	29
Reconstruction of fingertip defects with the anterograde homodigital neuroarterial island flap under local anesthesia	28
The surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa in the United Kingdom: a national survey of care pathways informing the THESEUS study	28
Human capital and productivity in plastic surgery research during COVID-19: An artificial intelligence approach	27
Metabolic Changes After Surgical Fat Removal: A Dose–Response Meta-analysis	27
Dividing the flap: 3-week temporary syndactyly to reconstruct multidigital soft tissue injuries with single free flaps. A proof of principle	26
Assessing the quality of reporting on quality improvement initiatives in plastic surgery: A systematic review	26
Experimental study on polycaprolactone scaffold cell-based nasal implant using 3D printing	26
Response to: Impact of telemedicine on medical student training	25

Outpatient model for reduced utilization of narcotics following breast reduction	25
Letter to the Editor: Insights into migraine surgery – An ACS-NSQIP data analysis over a 13- year period	25