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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Global surgery special issue: Introduction	68
An Australian-based nomogram predicting nodal positivity for breast cancer in older patients	48
Comparative surgical outcomes of navigated vs non-navigated posterior spinal fusions in ankylosing spondylitis patients	45
List of editors	35
Contents list	34
Predicting length of stay after proximal femoral endoprosthetic replacement for oncological conditions	33
Contents list	29
Direct to implant reconstruction with adjustable permanent Becker implant expanders with ADM following de-epithelised skin reducing mastectomy in high-risk overweight and obese patients with severe pt	29
Minimally invasive fasciotomy for symptomatic tibialis anterior muscle hernia	27
How has COVID-19 affected surgical practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the East Midlands, UK?	27
The opportunity cost of arthroplasty training in orthopaedic surgery	25
Prophylactic administration of alpha-blockers for the prevention of post-operative urinary retention following inguinal hernia repair: A meta-analysis of randomized control trials	24
Black clouds in surgery: A study of surgical resident workload and burnout	24
A thematic review of the use of electronic logbooks for surgical assessment in sub-Saharan Africa	23
Contemporary modern total ankle arthroplasty (TAA): A systematic review and meta-analysis of indications, survivorship and complication rates	22
Risk stratification of best medical therapy for acute uncomplicated type B intramural hematoma	22
First metatarsophalangeal joint arthroscopy: Unearthing clinical evidence – A systematic review	21
Prognostic factors for isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: A systematic review	21
The positive effects of preoperative chlorhexidine rinse to reduce postoperative pneumonia after kidney transplantation surgery	20
The translational implications of the science behind the overactive bladder and the role of OnabotulinumtoxinA	20
A tale of three pandemics: Shining a light on a hidden problem	19
Spinal metastasis: The rise of minimally invasive surgery	19
Rectus sheath catheter analgesia versus standard care following major abdominal surgery: An observational study of 911 patients	19
Potentially undiagnosed cognitive impairment in patients with peripheral arterial disease: A systematic review of the literature	18
Closed suction drainages in Lower Limb Joint Arthroplasty: A level I evidence based meta-analysis	18

Choledochal cysts: Management and long-term follow-up	18
Squamous cell carcinoma complicating chronic osteomyelitis: A systematic review and case series	18
Evidence based treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children under 6 months of age. Systematic review and exploratory analysis	17
Innovation in the time of SARS-CoV-2: A collaborative journey between NHS clinicians, engineers, academics and industry	17
The virtual knee clinic – A tool to streamline new outpatient referrals	17
Improving the efficiency of ankle fracture care through home care and day-surgery units: Delivering safe surgery on a value-based healthcare model	16
Frailty and emergency abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
The prevalence of anconeus epitrochlearis muscle and Osborne's ligament in cubital tunnel syndrome patients and healthy individuals: An anatomical study with meta-analysis	15
Surgical trainee experiences from 2013 to 2023 within the United Kingdom as reported by the General Medical Council National Training Survey	15
The natural neck crease as an anatomic landmark for thyroid surgery incision	15
Awake craniotomy for high-grade gliomas – a prospective cohort study in a UK tertiary-centre	14
Review of prophylactic prescribing of antibiotics during the management of fractured mandibles	14
Low-cost laparoscopic simulator – viable way of enabling access to basic laparoscopic training for medical students?	13
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	13
The introduction of an emergency safety protocol coupled with simulation training in robotic surgery, has enabled a more cohesive and efficient response to emergencies	13
The double-barrel wet colostomy: An alternative for urinary diversion after pelvic exenteration	13
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
The acute management of ankle fractures (Augment) study: A prospective trainee led national collaborative audit of the Boast 12 guidelines	12
The effect of methotrexate monotherapy on treatment-resistant idiopathic granulomatous mastitis patients	12
Perspective on test accuracy measures for surgical trainee under evidence-based medical education management	12
Anatomy and biomechanics of the medial patellotibial ligament: A systematic review	12
Positive and negative framing of complication risk and long-term outcomes influences decision-making in hip and knee arthroplasty	12
The environmental impact of hip and knee arthroplasty: An analysis of carbon emissions and disposal costs	12
Diagnostic performance of the FDG-PET/CT in patients with resected mucinous colorectal liver metastases	11
The American College of Surgeons as an advocate for global surgery awareness	11
The quest for excellence in surgical research	11
Barbed suture in gastro-intestinal surgery: A review with a meta-analysis	11
Letter comments on: Incidence, risk factors, and consequences of emergence delirium after elective brain tumor resection	11
Comparison of extreme lateral approach with posterior approach in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: A meta-analysis of clinical and imaging findings	11
The risk of pressure ulcers in a proned COVID population	10
Thirty-day outcomes of Asian Americans in endovascular repair of intact infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm	10
Are all surgeons the same? Assessing emotional intelligence and gender differences amongst surgical residency applicants in Ireland	10
International registry on aortic balloon occlusion in major trauma: Partial inflation does not improve outcomes in abdominal trauma	10
“We are very family like”: How do relationships with colleagues affect career satisfaction for surgeons?	10
The impact of COVID-19 on emergency general surgery admissions and operative volumes: A single centre experience	10
Under viral attack: An orthopaedic response to challenges faced by regional referral centres during a national cyber-attack	10
Ameloblastoma: A succinct review of the classification, genetic understanding and novel molecular targeted therapies	10
The impact of COSECSA in developing the surgical workforce in East Central and Southern Africa	9
Editorial penile cancer – Super-regional centres	9
Reprocessing capabilities of newly approved devices for use in surgery	9
Percutaneous cholecystostomy as bridge to surgery vs surgery in unfit patients with acute calculous cholecystitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The cost of cosmetic surgery tourism complications to the NHS: A retrospective analysis	9
The surgical outpatient clinic and the environment	9
No benefits of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty via Watson-Jones approach: A retrospective cohort study	9
Risk-stratified screening for the early detection of kidney cancer	9
Designing, implementing, and evaluating a basic surgical skills bootcamp: An effective approach to enhance competency in surgical residency training	8
List of editors	8
Management of the intraoperative loss of microsurgical needles: A literature review and clinical survey	8
Factors predicting residual disease on re-excision after breast conserving surgery	8
The effect of forced-air warming blanket position during spinal surgery on patients’ intra-operative body temperature	8

Assessing the impact of rurality on oesophagogastric cancer survival in the North-East of Scotland- a prospective population cohort study	8
List of editors	8
The STING in the tale of Teflon®: Delayed ureteric obstruction after subureteric transurethral injection with polytetrafluoroethylene paste for vesicoureteral reflux	8
Challenging NICE guidelines on parathyroid surgery	8
Contents	8
Assessing ChatGPT's ability to pass the FRCS orthopaedic part A exam: Correspondence	8
Global surgery and burn injuries; experience from a 25 year partnership in Malawi	7
Acute surgical admissions at the end of life–an analysis of non-operative hospital deaths	7
Effect of Covid-19 on best practice care of hip fracture patients: An analysis from the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD)	7
Virtual teaching in the COVID era: Providing surgical core trainee teaching via online webinars and videoconferencing	7
Contents list	7
Modification of hurling helmets causing penetrating upper limb injury: A case series demonstrating opportunity for improved player safety	7
Results from an expedited spinal nerve root block clinic at a UK tertiary neurosurgical centre	7
Contents list	7
List of editors	7
Old unreduced elbow dislocation: Patients’ perspectives on outcome of open reduction	7
Contents list	7
List of editors	7
Global surgery is an essential component of global health	7
The important role of in-situ simulation in preparing surgeons for the COVID-19 pandemic	7
The effect of suture techniques on the outcome of tracheal reconstruction: An observational study and review of literature	7
Expiry dates in surgical equipment: What are the options?	7
Role of aorto(bi)femoral bypass in treatment of patients with critical limb threatening ischemia	7
Online case-based educational meetings can increase knowledge, skills, and widen access to surgical training: The nationwide Virtual Trauma & Orthopaedic Meeting series	7
Contents list	7
Emergency surgery comparison of right versus left acute colonic diverticulitis: A 10-year outcome analysis	7
Biomechanical and ergonomic risks associated with cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction amongst surgeons: A systematic review	7
Introduction of a bleepless intern on-call era	7
Is the use of a routine intraoperative cholangiogram necessary in laparoscopic cholecystectomy?	7
Contents list	7
List of editors	6
Future liver volume combined with platelet count predicts liver failure after major hepatectomy	6
Arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: A meta-analysis	6
Perceptions of online surgical-focused learning amongst surgeons during the COVID pandemic: A scoping review 2020–22	6
Single-port laparoscopic appendicectomy versus conventional three-port approach for acute appendicitis: A systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials	6
Complex surgery and optimal consent: A variety of opinions exist among healthcare professionals	6
Oncological outcomes in differentiated thyroid cancer in South East Scotland	6
Benefica chirurgia. A global surgery project focusing on hernia surgery	6
GP access to FIT increases the proportion of colorectal cancers detected on urgent pathways in symptomatic patients in Nottingham	6
Tourism and the Highlands: A cross-sectional study on trauma and orthopaedic service use by tourists in 2017	6
Routine drain or no drain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis	6
A report of the number of adolescents screened as warranting further investigation for depression and social anxiety in a pre-operative cohort with idiopathic scoliosis	6
Pelvic and acetabular trauma in amateur equestrian enthusiasts – A retrospective review	6
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in non-metastatic breast cancer: The surgeon's perspective	6
Which criteria is a better predictor of ICU admission in trauma patients? An artificial neural network approach	6
BEST of Surgical Training: the pan-London Core Surgical Training induction programme	6
List of editors	5
Muscle herniae: Conservative and surgical management. Systematic review	5
Variations in colorectal cancer surgery practice across the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic – ‘Every land has its own law’	5
A rare presentation of mesenteric cyst as persistent ascites: A case report	5
Diagnosing surgical site infections using telemedicine: A Systematic Review	5
Modified Zadek osteotomy without excision of the intratendinous calcific deposit is effective for the surgical treatment of calcific insertional Achilles tendinopathy	5
Quetiapine for delirium prophylaxis in high-risk critically ill patients	5
Dento-facial infections in children - A potential red flag for child neglect?	5
Surgical reconstruction of major bile duct injuries: Long-term results and risk factors for restenosis	5
Assessing current undergraduate orthopaedic education: In response to Giordano et al.	5
Bone cement in total hip arthroplasty – Is it really green?	5
Environmentally sustainable kidney care through transplantation: Current status and future challenges	5
AI generated literature reviews in musculoskeletal radiology: Comment	5
The impact of psychiatric comorbidities on emergency general surgical patients’ outcomes	5
The progress in the classification and treatment of scaphoid nonunion	5
Contents list	5
Talent Drain in Neurosurgery	5
In-hospital complications and readmission patterns in 13,937 patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip undergoing total hip arthroplasty: Evidence from the Chinese national database	5
List of editors	5
Stapled intestinal anastomoses are more cost effective than hand-sewn anastomoses in a diagnosis related group system	5