OOIR: Observatory of International Research

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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Surgeon personality diversity across generations and subspecialties	82
Are all surgeons the same? Assessing emotional intelligence and gender differences amongst surgical residency applicants in Ireland	48
The environmental impact of hip and knee arthroplasty: An analysis of carbon emissions and disposal costs	46
Sustainable surgery in Ireland: Policy, practice, and the role of institutions	39
Contents list	38
A thematic review of the use of electronic logbooks for surgical assessment in sub-Saharan Africa	38
The positive effects of preoperative chlorhexidine rinse to reduce postoperative pneumonia after kidney transplantation surgery	38
Risk-stratified screening for the early detection of kidney cancer	35
An Australian-based nomogram predicting nodal positivity for breast cancer in older patients	34
Are pelvic binders an effective measure to lower mortality and decrease blood loss after high energy pelvic ring injuries? A systematic review	33
International registry on aortic balloon occlusion in major trauma: Partial inflation does not improve outcomes in abdominal trauma	33
The introduction of an emergency safety protocol coupled with simulation training in robotic surgery, has enabled a more cohesive and efficient response to emergencies	33
Under viral attack: An orthopaedic response to challenges faced by regional referral centres during a national cyber-attack	32
List of editors	32
SHIELD Project (Study of Hernia Interventions and Evaluation of Length of Stay and Complications)	30
List of editors	29
Readmission rates following major colorectal surgery	29
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 study	29
Sustainable surgical practices: A comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact	28
Factors predicting residual disease on re-excision after breast conserving surgery	27
AI generated literature reviews in musculoskeletal radiology: Comment	26
Modified Zadek osteotomy without excision of the intratendinous calcific deposit is effective for the surgical treatment of calcific insertional Achilles tendinopathy	26
List of editors	25
Global surgery and burn injuries; experience from a 25 year partnership in Malawi	24
Assessing the impact of rurality on oesophagogastric cancer survival in the North-East of Scotland- a prospective population cohort study	23

The progress in the classification and treatment of scaphoid nonunion	23
Contents list	23
Pelvic and acetabular trauma in amateur equestrian enthusiasts – A retrospective review	23
A cross-sectional study examining the association between MRCS performance and surgeons receiving sanctions against their medical registration	22
Minimally invasive anterolateral approach versus lateral transmuscular approach for total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Prognostic factors in the management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A systematic review	20
Biomechanical and ergonomic risks associated with cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction amongst surgeons: A systematic review	19
Supporting trainees in difficulty: A guiding hand through challenging times	18
Return to sport after arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement	18
Radiofrequency as a method of localizing impalpable breast lesions	18
Comparative study of the outcomes of one-stage versus two-stage reconstruction of chronic multiligament knee injury	18
Management and patient outcomes following admission with acute cholecystitis in Ireland: A national registry-based study	18
A comparison of the accuracy of Tzanakis and Alvarado Score in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Establishing the predictive validity of the intercollegiate membership of the Royal Colleges of surgeons written examination: MRCS Part A	17
The introduction of day-case total knee arthroplasty in a national healthcare system: A review of the literature and development of a hospital pathway	17
The effect of population density on outcomes of major trauma patients in Ireland	17
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
Liver stiffness measurement predicts short-term and long-term outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after curative liver resection	16
Increased team familiarity for surgical time savings: Effective primarily in complex surgical cases	16
Management of post-iliac crest bone harvesting hernias: Insights from a case series and systematic review	16
Essential anatomy for total mesorectal excision and lateral lymph node dissection, in both trans-abdominal and trans-anal perspective	16
Childcare provision for on-call workers in the NHS: Is the 24/7 service ideal matched by reality?	15
Reduction of carbon footprint is a benefit of the virtual interview	15
The effect of self-confidence, life satisfaction and death anxiety on organ donation in student nurses: Moderator effect	15
Surgical interventions in acute complicated mastoiditis - is a cortical mastoidectomy always required? A 5-year retrospective cohort study	15
Examining the transition from print to electronic journals through the lens of sustainability	15
Unsolicited emails from presumed predatory journals: An early-career surgical trainee's perspective	15
Do social media use and patient satisfaction scores correlate with online award recognition among hip and knee arthroplasty specialists?	15
Small bowel obstruction secondary to peritoneal tuberculosis: A case report	15
Poor patient awareness of peripheral arterial disease, it is time to optimize the clinical visit	14
Surgeons' personality, characteristics and presence of meaning in life	14
The reliability of trabeculectomy surgical videos on the internet for educational purposes in the changing world	14
Bilateral musculus sternalis – An anatomical and clinical review	13
The epidemiology, current evidence and controversies in diagnosis and management of patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases	13
Women in Irish urology: An examination of female representation amongst attendees of the Irish Society of Urology annual meeting (2008–2020)	13
A systematic review of the role of systemic inflammation-based prognostic scores in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm	13
Cognitive and motor skill competence are different: Results from a prospective randomized trial using virtual reality simulator and educational video in laparoscopic cholecystectomy	13
Losing your head? An evaluation of the readability and reliability of patient information available online for avascular necrosis of the head of the femur	13
Improved adherence to hip fracture standards reduces mortality after hip fractures	13
The current standard of the shoulder trauma series in Ireland – A national audit	13
Intra-operative consultation: The benefits and optimization of asking for second surgical opinions	12
Collaborative Overview of coronaVIrus impact on ORTHopaedic training in the UK (COVI - ORTH UK)	12
The formidable challenges faced by surgeons in war zones	12
Increased range of motion but otherwise similar clinical outcome of arthroscopy over open osteoplasty for femoroacetabular impingement at midterm follow-up: A systematic review	12
A risk stratification system developed to predict contralateral incidental malignant foci in early papillary thyroid carcinoma preoperatively	12
Low-cost and bendable patient-specific three-dimensional pulmonary vessel models for lung segmentectomy	12
Sick-leave duration after elective day case surgery in ENT: Is it affected by the type of employment?	11
SVS WIfI score as a predictor of amputation after onset of CLI: Validation in an Irish tertiary vascular unit	11
Melatonin and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: The present evidence	11
List of editors	11

Defining minimum work priorities in emergency general surgery in a national cohort	11
Pelvic floor imaging in women with hemorrhoidal disease: An anatomical feasibility study	11
General surgeons' occupational musculoskeletal injuries: A systematic review	11
Survivorship and clinical outcomes of ‘cup–cage’ reconstruction in revision of hip arthroplasty for chronic pelvic discontinuity: A systematic review	10
Development and validation of a novel nomogram predicting 10-year actual survival after curative hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma	10
Mini-invasive bilateral transfacet screw fixation with reconstruction of the neural arch for lumbar stenosis: A two centre case series	10
Mental rehearsal: A useful simulation adjunct to surgical training	10
Cycling injuries requiring orthopaedic intervention during the first COVID-19 lockdown period: A multi-centre SCottish Orthopaedic Research collaborativE (SCORE) study	10
Tight application of a surgical tourniquet prior to inflation increases venous pressure in the upper limb; Potentially resulting in increased blood loss and poorer visibility	10
Outcomes of perioperative intravenous iron infusion in femoral fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	10
Ventriculo-pleural shunt --- A second line option in the management of complex hydrocephalus	10
Prosthetic femoral interposition arthroplasty with adult humeral implant, for children with cerebral palsy and symptomatic hips	10
Impact of frailty on oncological outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer – A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy as a therapeutic modality in venous ulceration	10
Letter to the Editors Re: Frailty and the incidence of surgical site infection after total hip or knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis	10
Enhancing medical student learning in the operating theatre: the need for integrated preparation	10
Mentorship may benefit medical student learning in theatre as well as career aspirations in surgery	9
The surgical outpatient clinic and the environment	9
List of editors	9
Comment on: Phallus preservation and reconstruction: 5-Year outcomes of national penile cancer centralisation in the Republic of Ireland	9
Thirty-day outcomes of Asian Americans in endovascular repair of intact infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm	9
Peri-procedural thromboprophylaxis in the prevention of DVT in varicose vein interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Call Yourself a Surgeon? The use of the title surgeon among non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in the United Kingdom	9
The use of digital technologies to support home-based prehabilitation prior to major surgery: A systematic review	9
Comparative surgical outcomes of navigated vs non-navigated posterior spinal fusions in ankylosing spondylitis patients	8
Designing, implementing, and evaluating a basic surgical skills bootcamp: An effective approach to enhance competency in surgical residency training	8
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 evidence	8
Perspective on test accuracy measures for surgical trainee under evidence-based medical education management	8
Transmetatarsal amputation versus multiple toes amputations for non-ischemic diabetic foot infection management	8
Review of prophylactic prescribing of antibiotics during the management of fractured mandibles	8
A tale of three pandemics: Shining a light on a hidden problem	8
Low-cost laparoscopic simulator – viable way of enabling access to basic laparoscopic training for medical students?	8
Evaluation of Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) Service in a Fracture Clinic: A Comprehensive Service Evaluation and Patient Satisfaction Audit	8
List of editors	8
The opportunity cost of arthroplasty training in orthopaedic surgery	8
Rectus sheath catheter analgesia versus standard care following major abdominal surgery: An observational study of 911 patients	7
One-year comparative outcomes of robotic vs. laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections in a UK district hospital	7
Anxiety and depression in surgeons: A systematic review	7
The natural neck crease as an anatomic landmark for thyroid surgery incision	7
Frailty and emergency abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Sustainable surgery in Ireland: A national perspective on practices, perceptions, and challenges	7
Expiry dates in surgical equipment: What are the options?	7
Early failure following pelvic exenteration: Who are the bad actors?	6
Introduction of a bleepless intern on-call era	6
Massive ingestion of water-absorbent polymer beads in an adult requiring surgical management	6
List of editors	6
Applied anatomy of accessory tendons of extensor hallucis longus muscle and hallux valgus deformity: a cadaveric and radiologic study	6
Frailty and the incidence of surgical site infection after total hip or knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis	6
Laparoscopic-assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane Block versus Port-site Infiltration in Appendectomy: A Multicentre, Single-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial	6
Comparative analysis of bone and soft tissue vs. visceral synovial sarcoma: Demographic, clinical, and survival outcomes; a retrospective population-based study	6
Which criteria is a better predictor of ICU admission in trauma patients? An artificial neural network approach	6
Muscle herniae: Conservative and surgical management. Systematic review	6
Feasibility of pancreaticoduodenectomy for octogenarian based on safety and postoperative nutritional recovery	6
Retrospective case series of vertebral artery injuries associated with cervical spine trauma	6
Transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) to treat acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Efficacy of mesh coverage in surgical bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
BEST of Surgical Training: the pan-London Core Surgical Training induction programme	6
To fuse or not to fuse: The elderly patient with lumbar stenosis and low-grade spondylolisthesis. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	6
Contents	6
Online information for incisional hernia repair: What are patients reading?	5
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein is a valid alternative to autologous bone graft for long bone non-unions: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Use of the contour ® curved cutter stapler device for rectal transection during robotic assisted surgery	5
Trend of presenters in an annual major surgical scientific meeting in Hong Kong S. A. R., China – a retrospective study	5
Practice patterns in management of differentiated thyroid cancer since the 2014 British Thyroid Association (BTA) guidelines	5
The rise and fall of “marginal gains” – Lessons for surgery?	5
Effect and safety of peritoneal lavage for appendectomy: A meta-analysis	5
Career barriers for women in surgery	5
Moral injury and second victim syndrome in healthcare providers: A continuum	5
Clinical outcome measures in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Clinician vs patient completed knee scores	5
Beyond the operating theatre: The psychological burden of surgical complications on surgeons	5
List of editors	5
Facial injuries in major trauma patients in Ireland	5
Letter to the editor on the efficacy of remote virtual care in comparison to traditional clinical visits for elective orthopaedic patients: A meta-analysis of prospective randomised controlled trials	5
A boost to concentration or a distracting noise? A systematic review of surgeon and anaesthetist perspectives of the benefit of intra-operative music	5
Primary closure versus Graham patch omentopexy in perforated peptic ulcer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Trainees as primary operators do not significantly impact perioperative complication rates in breast surgery	5
How much time do surgeons spend operating?	5
Assessing ChatGPT's ability to pass the FRCS orthopaedic part A exam: A critical analysis	5
Prehabilitation services for people diagnosed with cancer in Scotland – Current practice, barriers and challenges to implementation	5