Journal of Surgical Research

Article	Citations
Cover 4: AAS Join Journal Ad	87
AAS Join Journal Ad Print	78
Letter Regarding: Perioperative Music Therapy in Colorectal Surgery: A Review of Cost-Effectiveness and Clinical Impact	64
Female Patient Perceptions on Financial Incentives to Promote Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery	57
Peritoneal Metastases After Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm Resection: How Common are They?	47
Featured Articles	44
COVID Stressed, but Not due to the Virus	44
Characterization of Epidural Analgesia Interruption and Associated Outcomes After Esophagectomy	42
Editorial Board	39
Manipulation of Nitric Oxide Levels via a Modified Hydroxyethyl Starch Molecule	37
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Upon Non-elective Admissions and Surgery at a Safety-Net Hospital	35
Assessment of Conflicts of Interest in the Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Literature	34
Timing to Rib Fixation in Patients With Flail Chest	32
Weekend Discharge Is Not Associated With Increased Readmission After Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy	32
Trends in Management of Index Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction in Children	32
COVID-19 and Mortality in the Global Surgical Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	29
Acute Pancreatitis: Presentation and Outcomes at a Safety Net Hospital	29
Adapting Surgical Coaching: Feasibility and Perceptions of Intraoperative Resident Peer Coaching	28
Is REBOA the Last Card to Control a Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding?	28
Looking Beyond Hospital Discharge: One-Year Mortality Following Tracheostomy Creation in Traumatically Injured Older Adults	28
Assessment of Amniotic Fluid as a Preservation Solution in Pig Livers Undergoing Machine Perfusion	28
To Operate or Not to Operate? A Script Concordance Study of Resident Preoperative Decision-Making	28
Law Enforcement and Patient Privacy Among Survivors of Violence: A Nationwide Mixed-Methods Study	27
Discreet Values of Shock Index Pediatric Age-Adjusted (SIPA) to Predict Intervention in Children With Blunt Organ Injuries	27
Association of Economic Recession and Social Distancing With Pediatric Non-accidental Trauma During COVID-19	27

Benefit of Kidney Transplantation for Post Lung Transplantation Renal Failure	27
Letter Regarding: Long-Term Outcomes of Cricothyroidotomy Versus Endotracheal Intubation in Military Personnel: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis Cohort Study	26
Quality Review Committee Audit Improves Thoracic Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Compliance	26
Exploring Limited English Proficiency in the Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Burn Patients	25
Endovascular Perfusion Augmentation After Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta Improves Renal Perfusion and Decreases Vasopressors	25
Letter Regarding: Comparing How Three Frailty Scales Predict Negative Outcomes in Trauma Patients With Rib Fractures	25
Letter Regarding: The Use of Inflammatory Markers for Treatment Response Monitoring in Acute Cholangitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study	24
Vascular Graft Infections Treated With Bioabsorbable Antibiotic Beads	24
Bile Spillage as a Prognostic Factor for Gall Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	24
Investigating the Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Pathological Responses Among Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy	24
Development and Feasibility Testing of a Decision Aid for Acute Appendicitis	24
Management of the Pregnant Trauma Patient: A Systematic Literature Review	23
A Comparative Analysis of Zip Code Discordance in Pediatric Gunshot Wounds	23
Assessing Fall Mortality by Field-Relevant Categories at an Urban Level I Trauma Center	22
Young Age as a Predictor of Chemotherapy Recommendation and Treatment in Breast Cancer: A National Cancer Database Study	22
How Accurate Are Surgeons at Assessing the Quality of Their Critical View of Safety During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?	22
Incidence and Mortality of Pediatric Abdominal Compartment Syndrome	22
Determining Outcomes in Nonpenetrating Trauma With qSOFA	21
Implementation of a Breast Intraoperative Oncoplastic Form to Aid Management of Oncoplastic Surgery	21
Association Between Psychiatric Illness and Short-Term Outcomes Among Patients With Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer	21
The First Step Is Knowing: Quantifying Social Need Through Screening in a Pediatric Surgery Clinic	21
Drugs, Delirium, and Trauma: Substance Use and Incidence of Delirium After Traumatic Brain Injury	21
Omission of Routine Chest X-Rays After Chest Tube Removal Is Safe and Feasible After Thoracic Surgery: A Single Institution Quality Improvement Initiative	21
Identification of Clinical Risk Factors Affecting Patient-Physician Communication	20
Discharge to Skilled Nursing Facility Is a Risk Factor for Readmission: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Study	20
Evaluation of Medicare Reimbursement and Surgical Patterns for Male and Female Colorectal Surgeons	20
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Incidental Colonic Diverticulosis	20
Association of High BMI With Morbidity and Mortality in Common Emergency General Surgery Procedures	20
Complications Following Splenic Embolization for Trauma: Have Things Changed Over Time?	20
Association Between Conduit Type and Outcomes After Open Repair of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms	20
Mortality and Morbidity in Rib Fracture Surgery: Pulmonary Contusion Versus Extrathoracic Trauma	19
Analysis of Surgical Residents’ Salaries and Associated Funding During Eight Residency Training Cycles: Toward Improving Future Residents’ Benefits and Compensation	19
The COVID-19 Era Is Associated With Delays in Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment	19
To PEG or Not to PEG: Trends in Gastrostomy Tube Needs in Patients Requiring Tracheostomy	19
Firearm Violence Surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Reopening Phenomenon	19
Association Between Race, Gender, and Pediatric Postoperative Outcomes: An Updated Retrospective Review	19
Increased Hospital System Utilization After Gastrostomy in Children Is Related to Neighborhood	19
Outcomes of Transfusion With Whole Blood, Component Therapy, or Both in Adult Civilian Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	19
I Am Here to Spend Time With You	18
Delayed Treatment Associated With Worse Survival in High-grade Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma	18
Scoping Review of Operative Management of Thoracic Malignancies in Patients With Psychiatric Comorbidities	18
Annual Structured Communication Skills Training for Surgery Residents	18
Can Artificial Intelligence Coach Faculty to Utilize Growth Mindset Language? A Qualitative Analysis of Feedback Statements	18
Qualitative Analysis of Program Director Perspectives on Conscientious Objection Policies to Gender-Affirming Care	18
Referral of Burn Patients in the Absence of Guidelines: A Rwandan Study	18
Serum Amyloid P Attenuates Hypertrophic Scarring in Large Animal Models	18
Documentation and Follow-Up of Incidental Findings Found on Trauma CT Scan Imaging: A Scoping Review	17
Meta-Analysis of Interhospital Transfer and Mortality After Emergency General Surgery Operations	17
Pharmacological Approaches for the Prevention of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture	17
A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes, Healthcare Encounters, and Costs of Small Bowel Obstruction	17

Letter Regarding: Utilizing Relative Citation Ratio to Compare Academic Productivity by Gender in Plastic Surgery	17
Fibrinogen in Resuscitation of Older Adult Trauma Patients: Are They Too Old to Receive New Adjuncts?	17
Overnight Decision-Making for Equivocal Appendicitis Often Involves Unnecessary Hospital Admissions	17
A Primer on Restricted Mean Survival Time in Surgical Research	17
Assessing the Association Between Endoscopic Tattooing and Lymph Node Yield in Rectal Cancer	16
Prophylactic Sartorius Flap Reconstruction is Associated With Reduced Vascular Graft Infection	16
Response Regarding: Surgical Residencies Need in Person Interviews	16
Using Human-Centered Design to Improve a Surgery Resident Well-Being Program	16
Accuracy of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Risk Calculator Among Elderly Patients Undergoing Pancreas Resection	16
The Importance of General Surgery Residency Program’s Online Presence Varies Among Applicant Groups	16
On The Cover	16
Journal of Surgical Research	16
On the Cover	16
Admission Triage With Pain, Inspiratory Effort, Cough Score can Predict Critical Care Utilization and Length of Stay in Isolated Chest Wall Injury	16
“The Itsy-Bitsy Water Bead Went Down the Baby's Mouth. Will Drinking Gastrografin Help to Flush It Out?”	16
Geriatric Motorcycle-Related Outcomes: A Pennsylvania Multicenter Study	16
Table of Contents	16
Readmissions After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Influence of Prosthesis Type	16
Aspirin Administration Mitigates Platelet Hyperaggregability After Splenectomy in a Murine Model	15
Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Traumatic Splenectomy: A Morbid and Costly Complication	15
Registration and Reporting Quality of Systematic Reviews on Surgical Intervention: A Meta-epidemiological Study	15
Associations of Fatty Liver Disease With Recovery After Traumatic Injury	15
Ex Vivo Comparison of the Elastic Properties of Vascular Substitutes Used for Pulmonary Artery Replacement	15
Screening for Intimate Partner Violence After Traumatic Injury: A Community-Based Participatory Qualitative Research Study	15
AAS Get involved JSR Ad	15
Implementation Requires Evaluation of Adoption: Lessons From a Multimodal Pain Regimen Order Set	15
Overlapping Surgeries From the Patient's Perspective	15
Predictors of Receiving Mental Health Services in Trauma Patients With Positive Drug Screen	15
Implementation of an Intensive Surgical Simulation Week for Medical Students in Rwanda	15
Correlation Between Postoperative Complications and Number of Colorectal Liver Metastases Resected	14
Predictors of Cytomegalovirus Recurrence Following Cessation of Posttransplant Prophylaxis	14
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Breast Cancer Surgery: A Multicontinental Survey Study	14
Machine Learning to Predict Early Death Despite Pancreaticoduodenectomy	14
Trauma and Aftercare: Adolescent Firearm Injuries at Pediatric Versus Adult Trauma Centers	14
Predicting Unilateral Aldosterone Secretion in Primary Aldosteronism	14
TREO Aortic Endograft Demonstrates Superior Aneurysmal Sac Regression Over Mid-Term Follow-Up	14
Insurance Not Socioeconomic Status is Associated With Access to Postacute Care After Injury: A Multicenter Cohort Study	14
Complication Timing, Failure to Rescue, and Readmission After Inpatient Pediatric Surgery	14
Letter Regarding: Adenosine 2A Receptor Agonism Improves Survival in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	14
Comparison of Adjunctive Anesthesia Within an ERAS Protocol: A Retrospective Cohort Study	14
Trisomy 21 Children With Duodenal Atresia or Anorectal Malformation: NSQIP-P Surgical Outcomes Study	14
ASC 2026 Save the Date Journal Ad	14
Early Operative Intervention in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax for Active-Duty Service Members	13
A Scoping Review Focused on Cooperative Group Involvement in Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials	13
Syndecan-1 as the Effect or Effector of the Endothelial Inflammatory Response?	13
Trends in Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicant, Resident, and Junior Attending Research Productivity	13
Combination Therapy of Niacin and Apocynin Attenuates Lung Injury During Sepsis in Rats	13
Surgical Residents’ Experience With a Perinatal Resident Policy: A Qualitative Study	13
Distribution and Application of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies in Patients With Macrovascular Diseases	13
Psychiatric Consults Associated With Longer Length of Stay in Trauma Patients—A Retrospective Study	13
Modern Impact of Surgery Journals: Associations Between Impact Factor, H5-Index, and Altmetric Score	13
Effectiveness and Validity of Informed Consent in Patients Undergoing Surgery in Cameroon: A Prospective Survey	13
The Relationship Between Nodal Metastases and Primary Location in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	13
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Are Associated With Less Bleeding Risk Than Warfarin in Patients Undergoing Liver Resections	13
Predictive Modeling for One-Year Lower Extremity Endovascular Revascularization Failure in Black Persons	13
Telestration With Augmented Reality in Surgery: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	13
The Alarming Surge of Driving Under the Influence-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes	13
Surgical Stress and Liver Response: Injury, Regeneration, and Protection	13
Automating Injury Severity Score Calculation Using Large Language Models: A Feasibility Study With Large Language Model–Assisted Trauma Scoring	13
Improving College Readiness Through a High School Surgery Exposure Program	13
Spatial Analysis in Surgical Research	13
Timing of Pediatric Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Review of Nationwide Readmissions Data	13
Response Regarding: “Incisional Hernia After Liver Transplant: A Population-Level Retrospective Cohort Analysis”	13
Predicting Survivability of Noncardiac Pediatric Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	13
Occupational Exposures During Emergency Department Thoracotomies	13
Clinical Comparative Analyses of Thymectomy Between Subxiphoid and Subcostal Arch Thoracoscopic Resection and Median Sternotomy for the Treatment of Thymoma With Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Patients	13
Getting Started in Leadership: Mindsets and Skillsets for Leading in Complex Systems	12
Mild and Severe Blood Alcohol Concentration Effects on Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes	12
Enhancing Surgical Teaching Effectiveness: A Needs Assessment Study Using a Modified Delphi Process	12
Age-Adjusted Modified Frailty Index: Association With Hip Fracture Discharge Functional Dependence	12
Editorial Board	12
Implantation of an Impedance Sensor for Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leaks	12
Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients on Hydroxyurea Have Higher Rates of Surgical Splenectomy	12
Expression of the Calcium-Sensing Receptor on Normal and Abnormal Parathyroid and Thyroid Tissue	12
Nondestructive Evaluation of Mechanical and Histological Properties of the Human Aorta With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy	12
Tolerance and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Geriatric Breast Cancer Patients	12
Pediatric Patient and Caregiver Agreement on Perioperative Expectations and Self-Reported Outcomes	12
Comparison of Instructor-Led and Video-Based Instruction in Teaching Suturing to Medical Students	12
Cardiothoracic Surgery Interviews and Selection in a Pandemic Era – Lessons to Learn	12
Alcohol-Containing Versus Aqueous-Based Solutions for Skin Preparation in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	12

Does Long-Term Bowel Function Change After Colectomy for Colon Malignancy?	12
AI-Based Video Segmentation: Procedural Steps or Basic Maneuvers?	12
Mortality Trends in Contemporary Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs Among Veterans	12
Renal Dysfunction at Discharge and Long-Term Survival in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection	12
Identifying Young Adults at High Risk for Weight Gain Using Machine Learning	12
Avoiding Overtreatment of Women ≥70 With Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Provider-Level Deimplementation Strategy	12
Interests and Barriers to Medical Students Participation in a Dedicated Global Surgery Curriculum	12
Oncologic Efficacy of Robotic Compared to Open Total Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer	12
Are 99mTC-Sestamibi Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Scan Results Associated to the Parathyroid Cell Type in Primary Hyperparathyroidism?	12
Implemented Interventions for Surgeon Well-Being: A Scoping Review	12
The Effect of Tension on Gene Expression in Primary Nerve Repair via the Epineural Suture Technique	12
Prenatal Imaging Predicts Need for Early Intervention in Neonates With Congenital Lung Malformations	11
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Trauma Patients Undergoing Pericardiotomy: A Retrospective Analysis	11
Fragmentation of Care After Admissions for Burn: An Analysis of the National Readmissions Database	11
Treatment of Severe Blunt Splenic Injury Varies Across Race and Insurance Type of Pediatric Patients	11
Guess Who's Coming to Clinic? Companions in a Pediatric Urology Clinic	11
Medical Student Perceptions of Family Planning During Residency Training in Surgical Fields	11
Preferences in Suture Skills Instruction: Virtual Versus In-Person Instruction	11
Letter Regarding: “Alcohol-Containing Versus Aqueous-Based Solutions for Skin Preparation in Abdominal Surgery”	11
Cover 1: Update	11
Understanding Entrustable Professional Activity Micro-assessment Quality and Entrustability: Impact of Gender and Experience Level	11
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Alcohol-Related Road Traffic Injuries in Cameroon	11
Anatomical Variations of Portal Vein Branches in Subsegment IVb: A 3D Reconstruction-Based Classification to Inform Radical Resection for Gallbladder Cancer	11
Depression Is Associated With Non-Home Discharge After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft	11
Cover 4: AAS_Job_Board_ad for JSR_2022	11
Racial Disparities in Surgical Outcomes of Acute Diverticulitis: Have We Moved the Needle?	11
Letter Regarding: A Step Beyond Mortality: Identifying Factors of Prolonged Hospital Stay for Emergency General Surgery Conditions in a Low- and Middle-Income Country	11
Editorial Board	11
The Next Generation: Surgeon Learning Curve in a Mature Operative Rib Management Program	11
Increased Complications of Emergent Surgical Procedures During the First Wave of COVID-19	11
Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Choledochal Cysts: An American Case Series and Literature Review	11
Thyroid Cancer–Related Fear & Anxiety in Patients With Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Mixed-Methods Study	11
Journal of Surgical Research	11
Modeling the COVID Pandemic: Do Delays in Surgery Justify Using Stereotactic Radiation to Treat Low-Risk Early Stage Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer?	11
Early Hypercalcemia Is Associated With Mortality in Critically Ill, Transfused Trauma Patients	11
Text Messaging, Telephone, or In-Person Outpatient Visit to the Surgical Clinic: A Randomized Trial	11
Key Indicators Associated With Survival in Pediatric Trauma Massive Transfusion Protocol	11
Propranolol Reduces p-tau Accumulation and Improves Behavior Outcomes in a Polytrauma Murine Model	11
Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Esophageal Injuries: Exploratory Analysis of Success	11
AAS Join Journal Ad 2025	11
On The Cover	11
Editorial Board	11
Surgeon and Hospital Factors Associated With Outcomes in the New York State Database	11
Which Model Is Better to Teach How to Perform Tube Thoracostomy: Synthetic, Cadaver, or Animal?	11
Experiences of Acute Surgical Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Among Patients and Their Next of Kin	11
Lost in Follow-Up: Predictors of Patient No-Shows to Clinic Follow-Up After Abdominal Injury	11
Treatment Options for Buerger Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes	11
Partial Versus Complete Cholecystectomy: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Complications	11
Assessment of MRI and Ultrasound Screening for Tethered Cord Syndrome in Patients Diagnosed With Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula	11
Journal of Surgical Research	11
Current Views on the New United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Pass/Fail Format: A Review of the Literature	11
Associations of Well-Being Measures With Suicidal Ideation in Surgeons	11
Aging Impairs the Capacity of Cardiac Functional Recovery Following Endotoxemia: Modulation of Myocardial Klotho Level for Remedy	11
Letter Regarding: An In-Depth Analysis of the State Laws That License International Medical Graduates Without American Residency Training	11
Design and Development of a Clot Burst Pressure Device to Investigate Resuscitation Strategies	11
Evaluation of Limited English Proficiency in the Management and Outcomes of Appendicitis in Children	10
Effect of Intra-arterial Bemiparin Sodium on Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Animal Model	10
Factors Affecting Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement During Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation	10
Long-Term Opioid Use After Colon and Rectal Surgery	10
Colon Cancer Survival Among South Asian Americans: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a National Dataset	10
Rhabdomyolysis After Tracheobronchoplasty: Incidence, Predictors, and Association With Postoperative Outcomes	10
Hospital Unit Variation in Pediatric Postoperative Opioid Administration Is Associated With Increased Neonatal Opioid Exposure	10
Application of Component Separation and Short-Term Outcomes in Ventral Hernia Repairs	10
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Before 34 Wks’ Gestation: A Single-Center Experience	10
Reconsidering the Role of Frozen Section in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Mastectomy Patients	10
Gender Differences With Ibutilide Effectiveness and Safety in Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation	10
Blood Product Utilization in Patients With COVID-19 on ECMO	10
Assessing Adequacy: A Meta-Analysis of Rapid Onsite Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules	10
Journal of Surgical Research	10
Systematic Literature Review of Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measures for Caregivers of Older Adult Trauma Patients	10
Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain Among Plastic Surgeons: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	10
Assessing the Readability of Clinical Trial Consent Forms for Surgical Specialties	10
Feasibility of Low-Volume Atomized Povidone-Iodine as a Peritoneal Antiseptic in Complicated Appendicitis	10
Hernia Recurrence Risk Matters More Than Mesh Type to Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair	10
Early Tracheostomy in Older Trauma Patient Is Associated With Comparable Outcomes to Younger Cohort	10
Novel Application of Hydrodissection in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gangrenous Gallbladders	10
Journal of Surgical Research	10
Do Perioperative Probiotics/Synbiotics Reduce Postoperative Infection Rates Following Elective Colorectal Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
Fatal Pediatric Firearm Injuries: When and Where Are Children at Risk?	10
Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Abdominal Surgery Morbidity, Mortality, and Hospital Readmission	10
A Structured Guide to Univariate Test Selection Based on Normality, Variance Homogeneity, and Graphical Data Exploration	10
The Mediating Effect of Operative Approach on Racial Disparities in Bariatric Surgery Complications	10
Changes in Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 in Conventional Versus Robotic Bypass Graft Surgery	10
Specificity of Presepsin as a Biomarker of Bacterial Infection in Mouse Sepsis Models	10
Clinical Consequences Associated With Bypassing Local Surgical Care for Urgent and Emergent Surgery	10
Corrigendum to “Gender Parity Among Vascular Surgeons: Progress and Attrition” [Journal of Surgical Research, Volume 303 (2024) P281-286]	10
Under Pressure: Rapid Infusion of Stored Whole Blood Alters Coagulation Parameters	10
Supply and Demand: Pediatric Surgical Specialties Fellowship Match Trends	10
A Prescribing Guideline Decreases Postoperative Opioid Prescribing in Emergency General Surgery	10
Sex-Based Disparities in Acute Appendicitis: A Nationwide Analysis	10
Emergency Department Shock Index Outperforms Prehospital and Delta Shock Indices in Predicting Outcomes of Trauma Patients	10
Short-Term Prognostic Effect of Comprehensive Complication Index in Patients With Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma	10
Challenging Dogma by Skipping the Emergency Department Thoracotomy: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Database	10
Journal of Surgical Research	10
Barriers to Participation in a Structured Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Emergency Department Visits—A Qualitative Study	10