World Journal of Emergency Surgery

Papers
(The median citation count of World Journal of Emergency 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
Role of the admission muscle injury indicators in early coagulopathy, inflammation and acute kidney injury in patients with severe multiple injuries137
Are we ready for "green surgery" to promote environmental sustainability in the operating room? Results from the WSES STAR investigation134
Outcome of necrotizing fasciitis and Fournier's gangrene with and without hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a retrospective analysis over 10 years122
Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF): the WSES and CWIS position paper99
Non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children, why not? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials75
Efficacy of a novel polyoxazoline-based hemostatic patch in liver and spleen surgery60
Periappendiceal fluid collection on preoperative computed tomography can be an indication for interval appendectomy: a retrospective study55
Enhancing operative documentation of emergency laparotomy: a systematic review and development of a synoptic reporting template48
Continuous versus interrupted abdominal wall closure after emergency midline laparotomy: CONTINT: a randomized controlled trial [NCT00544583]46
A risk prediction model for venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients with thoracic trauma: a machine learning, national multicenter retrospective study45
Delayed laparoscopic peritoneal washout in non-operative management of blunt abdominal trauma: a scoping review44
Science fiction or clinical reality: a review of the applications of artificial intelligence along the continuum of trauma care39
Emergency surgery admissions and the COVID-19 pandemic: did the first wave really change our practice? Results of an ACOI/WSES international retrospective cohort audit on 6263 patients37
Prediction of morbidity and mortality after early cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis: results of the S.P.Ri.M.A.C.C. study36
Structured approach with primary and secondary survey for major trauma care: an overview of reviews36
Accuracy of pre-hospital triage tools for major trauma: a systematic review with meta-analysis and net clinical benefit35
Perceptions and practices surrounding the perioperative management of frail emergency surgery patients: a WSES-endorsed cross-sectional qualitative survey35
Unlocking the potential of TIPS placement as a bridge to elective and emergency surgery in cirrhotic patients: a meta-analysis and future directions for endovascular resuscitation in acute care surger31
Improving clinical suspicion of acute mesenteric ischemia among patients with acute abdomen: a cross-sectional study from an intestinal stroke center31
Clinical presentation and surgical management of perforated peptic ulcer in a tertiary hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia: a 5-year retrospective study28
Utility of modified Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (MLRINEC) score in distinguishing necrotizing from non-necrotizing soft tissue infections28
Prophylactic PICO◊ dressing shortens wound dressing requirements post emergency laparotomy (EL-PICO◊ trial)27
Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) enhances hemodynamic stability decreasing analgesic requirements in surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRFs)27
Vacuum-assisted closure versus on-demand relaparotomy in patients with secondary peritonitis—the VACOR trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial26
Multidisciplinary management of elderly patients with rectal cancer: recommendations from the SICG (Italian Society of Geriatric Surgery), SIFIPAC (Italian Society of Surgical Pathophysiology), SICE (26
Acute abdomen in the immunocompromised patient: WSES, SIS-E, WSIS, AAST, and GAIS guidelines23
Accuracy of the WSES classification system for pelvic ring disruptions: an international validation study23
Delayed embolization associated with increased mortality in pelvic fracture with hemodynamic stability at hospital arrival22
Hybrid emergency rooms reduce the requirement of blood transfusion in patients with severe trauma22
Postoperative pain management in non-traumatic emergency general surgery: WSES-GAIS-SIAARTI-AAST guidelines22
Emergency angiography for trauma patients and potential association with acute kidney injury22
A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing nonoperative and operative management of chest trauma with multiple rib fractures21
Systematic review of the efficacy of a hybrid operating theatre in the management of severe trauma21
The 2023 WSES guidelines on the management of trauma in elderly and frail patients21
Timing of pharmacologic venous thromboembolism prophylaxis initiation for trauma patients with nonoperatively managed blunt abdominal solid organ injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis21
The effectiveness of trauma care systems at different stages of development in reducing mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis21
Source control in emergency general surgery: WSES, GAIS, SIS-E, SIS-A guidelines20
2023 WSES guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of iatrogenic urinary tract injuries (IUTIs) during emergency digestive surgery17
Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery: the WSES position paper17
Goodbye Hartmann trial: a prospective, international, multicenter, observational study on the current use of a surgical procedure developed a century ago17
An explainable predictive machine learning model of gangrenous cholecystitis based on clinical data: a retrospective single center study16
Effectiveness and safety of tourniquet utilization for civilian vascular extremity trauma in the pre-hospital settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis16
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy complicated by liver rupture or hematoma: a systematic review of 391 reported cases16
The rise of ACS and its importance15
Outcomes and prognosis of postpartum hemorrhage according to management protocol: an 11-year retrospective study from two referral centers15
Differentiating necrotizing soft tissue infections from cellulitis by soft tissue infectious fluid analysis: a pilot study15
ECLAPTE: Effective Closure of LAParoTomy in Emergency—2023 World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines for the closure of laparotomy in emergency settings15
A prospective multicentre study evaluating the outcomes of the abdominal wall dehiscence repair using posterior component separation with transversus abdominis muscle release reinforced by a retro-mus15
Intra-abdominal infections survival guide: a position statement by the Global Alliance For Infections In Surgery15
Laparoscopic versus open emergent colectomy for ischemic colitis: a propensity score-matched comparison15
Correction: Surgeons’ perspectives on artificial intelligence to support clinical decision-making in trauma and emergency contexts: results from an international survey14
Correction to: Team dynamics in emergency surgery teams: results from a first international survey14
Feasibility and accuracy of continuous intraabdominal pressure monitoring with a capsular device in human pilot trial14
Diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction in virgin abdomen: a WSES position paper13
Robot-assisted puncture versus conservative treatment for severe brainstem hemorrhage: clinical outcomes comparison with experience of 138 cases in a single medical center13
Management of abdominal tuberculosis in a community-based hospital in a high-income developing country13
The ground is the limit: epidemiology of skydiving accidents over 25 years and in 2.1 million jumps in the Netherlands with sub-analysis of injuries reported by medical professionals in the past five 12
Follow-up strategies for patients with splenic trauma managed non-operatively: the 2022 World Society of Emergency Surgery consensus document12
Cost analysis of negative-pressure wound therapy versus standard treatment of acute conflict-related extremity wounds within a randomized controlled trial11
Rethinking preparedness planning in disaster emergency care: lessons from a beyond-surge-capacity event11
Diagnostic accuracy of biomarkers to detect acute mesenteric ischaemia in adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis11
Hybrid gastroenterostomy using a lumen-apposing metal stent: a case report focusing on misdeployment and systematic review of the current literature11
The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the clinical outcomes of necrotizing soft tissue infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis11
Team dynamics in emergency surgery teams: results from a first international survey10
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of artificial intelligence in emergency and trauma surgery, the ARIES project: an international web-based survey10
WSES/GAIS/SIS-E/WSIS/AAST global clinical pathways for patients with intra-abdominal infections10
Intraoperative transcystic laparoscopic common bile duct stone clearance with SpyGlass™ discover during emergency and elective cholecystectomy: a single-center case series10
Anorectal emergencies: WSES-AAST guidelines10
Limb salvage and survival after urgent surgical treatment of popliteal artery aneurysm9
Reduced preoperative serum choline esterase levels and fecal peritoneal contamination as potential predictors for the leakage of intestinal sutures after source control in secondary peritonitis9
Lung failure after polytrauma with concomitant thoracic trauma in the elderly: an analysis from the TraumaRegister DGU®9
Efficacy of intraosseous access for trauma resuscitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis9
Outpatient management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis after laparoscopic appendectomy: a randomized controlled trial9
Trauma deaths of hospitalized patients in Abu Dhabi Emirate: a retrospective descriptive study9
Penetrating renal injuries: an observational study of non-operative management and the impact of opening Gerota’s fascia9
Association of initial lactate levels and red blood cell transfusion strategy with outcomes after severe trauma: a post hoc analysis of the RESTRIC trial9
The outcomes of right-sided and left-sided colonic diverticulitis following non-operative management: a systematic review and meta-analysis8
The application of deep learning in abdominal trauma diagnosis by CT imaging8
A clinical predictive model for risk stratification of patients with severe acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding8
Mortality risk estimation in acute calculous cholecystitis: beyond the Tokyo Guidelines8
Microbiological profile of patients treated for postoperative peritonitis: temporal trends 1999–20198
Validation of continuous intraabdominal pressure measurement: feasibility and accuracy assessment using a capsular device in in-vivo studies8
Variation in use of damage control laparotomy for trauma by trauma centers in the United States, Canada, and Australasia8
WSES-AAST guidelines: management of inflammatory bowel disease in the emergency setting8
Motorized 2–3 wheelers death rates over a decade: a global study8
Periappendiceal fat-stranding models for discriminating between complicated and uncomplicated acute appendicitis: a diagnostic and validation study8
Emergency surgery for splenic flexure cancer: results of the SFC Study Group database8
Robotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper7
Effectiveness of intraoperative peritoneal lavage with saline in patient with intra-abdominal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis7
Effectiveness and safety of low molecular weight heparin in the management of acute pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis7
International cross-sectional survey on current and updated definitions of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome7
International Delphi consensus on the management of percutaneous choleystostomy in acute cholecystitis (E-AHPBA, ANS, WSES societies)7
A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis comparing nonoperative versus operative management for uncomplicated appendicitis: a focus on randomized controlled trials7
Correction to: Two years later: Is the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic still having an impact on emergency surgery? An international cross-sectional survey among WSES members7
Prophylactic transcatheter arterial embolization for high-risk ulcers following endoscopic hemostasis: a meta-analysis6
Management of intra-abdominal infections: recommendations by the Italian council for the optimization of antimicrobial use6
Correction to: Intraoperative surgical site infection control and prevention: a position paper and future addendum to WSES intra-abdominal infections guidelines6
Abdominal emergency surgery in patients with hematological malignancies: a retrospective single-center analysis6
Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action6
Early management of isolated severe traumatic brain injury patients in a hospital without neurosurgical capabilities: a consensus and clinical recommendations of the World Society of Emergency Surgery6
Declaration on infection prevention and management in global surgery6
Correction: Utility of modified Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (MLRINEC) score in distinguishing necrotizing from non-necrotizing soft tissue infections6
Correction: Early management of isolated severe traumatic brain injury patients in a hospital without neurosurgical capabilities: a consensus and clinical recommendations of the World Society of Emerg6
WSES guidelines on blunt and penetrating bowel injury: diagnosis, investigations, and treatment5
The uniportal VATS in the treatment of stage II pleural empyema: a safe and effective approach for adults and elderly patients—a single-center experience and literature review5
The optimal timing and intervention to reduce mortality for necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis5
It’s time for a minimum synoptic operation template in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review5
2020 WSES guidelines for the detection and management of bile duct injury during cholecystectomy5
Hypertonic saline infusion does not improve the chance of primary fascial closure after damage control laparotomy: a randomized controlled trial5
WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management5
Machine-learning based prediction of appendicitis for patients presenting with acute abdominal pain at the emergency department5
Hyperoxemia during resuscitation of trauma patients and increased intensive care unit length of stay: inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis5
The weekend effect on the provision of Emergency Surgery before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: case–control analysis of a retrospective multicentre database5
Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma4
Thromboembolic complications among multiple injured patients with pelvic injuries: identifying risk factors for possible patient-tailored prophylaxis4
Correction: Minimally invasive surgery in emergency surgery: a WSES survey4
Emergency administration of fibrinogen concentrate for haemorrhage: systematic review and meta-analysis4
Antithrombotic drugs have a minimal effect on intraoperative blood loss during emergency surgery for generalized peritonitis: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Japan4
Elective adhesiolysis for chronic abdominal pain reduces long-term risk of adhesive small bowel obstruction4
Efficacy of direct-to-operating room trauma resuscitation: a systematic review4
Complex duodenal fistulae: a surgical nightmare4
The necessity of abdominal drainage for patients with complicated appendicitis undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy: a retrospective cohort study4
Systematic review and meta-analysis of endovascular therapy versus open surgical repair for the traumatic lower extremity arterial injury4
Who would benefit from open abdomen in severe acute pancreatitis?—a matched case-control study4
Do we need repeated CT imaging in uncomplicated blunt renal injuries? Experiences of a high-volume urological trauma centre4
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