OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is 2. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Delays in Managing Lung Cancer	26
Lung Cancer 2021, Part I	17
Teaching Thoracic Surgery in a Low-Resource Setting:	15
Lung Transplantation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome	14
Copyright	14
Extended Tracheal Resection	13
Management of Air Leaks and Residual Spaces Following Lung Resection	11
Can Biologic Aggressiveness and Metastatic Potential of Primary Lung Cancer Be Predicted from Clinical Staging Alone?	11
Recognition and Management of Acute and Late Complications of Pneumonectomy	11
Metastasectomy in Head and Neck Cancers	10
Robotic Segmentectomy	9
Advanced Fellowships After Training	8
Disparities in Lung Transplantation	8
Global Health Equity: A Vision for Engaging Thoracic Surgeons	8
Intraoperative Molecular Imaging of Lung Cancer	7
Guiding Principles on the Importance of Thoracic Surgical Education on Establishing Integrated Thoracic Surgery Program, Interdisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Conferences, and an Interdisciplinary Appro	7
Contributors	7
Congenital Hernias in Adults	7
Managing Esophageal Disasters: What to Expect and What to Do	7
Nonallograft Complications of Lung Transplantation	6
Pulmonary Metastasectomy	6
A Review of Robotic Thoracic Surgery Adoption and Future Innovations	6
Bronchoscopic Valve Treatment of End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Asian Perspective on Lung Cancer Screening	6
New Paradigms in Management of Metastatic Disease to the Lungs	6

First Steps in Addressing Health Disparities in Thoracic Surgery	5
Lymph Node Dissection for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma	5
Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Access from the Perspective of the Patient and Current Interventions	5
Copyright	5
Tracheal Resection for Post-intubation/Post-tracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis	5
Forthcoming Issues	5
Endoscopic Management of Laryngotracheal Disease	4
Esophageal Cancer	4
Recent Advances in Small Cell and Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer, Diagnosis, Staging, and Surgical Treatment: A Tribute to Jean Deslauriers	4
Future Treatment of Emphysema with Roles for Valves, Novel Strategies and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery	4
Conduit Ischemia After Esophagectomy	4
Contributors	4
Metastasectomy in Thymic and Germ Cell Tumors	4
Copyright	4
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Ablation Versus Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer in High-Risk Patients	4
Social Disparities in Thoracic Surgery	4
Resident Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	3
Early Postoperative Management of Lung Transplant Recipients	3
Just the Facts, Ma’am	3
Thermoablative Techniques to Treat Excessive Central Airway Collapse	3
Health Disparities in Recruitment and Enrollment in Research	3
Tribute and Dedication for Dr Jean Deslauriers (1945-2019)	3
Safety and Optimizing Ergonomics for Cardiothoracic Surgeons	3
Management of the Potential Lung Donor	3
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer	3
Well-being for Thoracic Surgeons	3
Social Disparities in Lung Cancer	3
The More Things Change…	3
Management of Congenital Hernias in Adults	3
Anesthetic Management for Pulmonary Resection	3
Copyright	3
Copyright	3
Contributors	3
Implications of Adverse Biological Factors and Management of Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura	3
Well-being Through the Synergy of Community Engagement, Health Equity, and Advocacy	3
Current Management of Carcinoid Tumor	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
Aorto-esophageal Fistula Management	3
Lung Cancer Screening: Where Are We, and How Can We Improve?	2
Laryngotracheal Resection for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis	2
Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Sarcoma	2
Optimizing Work Relationships for Well-Being	2
The Mid-Career Crisis	2
Single Setting Robotic Lung Nodule Diagnosis and Resection	2
Contributors	2
Collaboration, Innovation, Investigation: The Safe— and Creative—Path to Managing Tracheal Complexities	2
Centralized Organ Recovery and Reconditioning Centers	2
Controversies in Thoracic Surgery	2
Surgical Complications of Lung Transplantation	2
Contributors	2

Chest Trauma Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	2
Neoadjuvant Therapy in Esophageal Cancer	2
Social Disparities in the Thoracic Surgery Workforce	2
Surgical Conditions of the Diaphragm	2
Technical Aspects of Robotic First Rib Resection	2
Far from Benign: Thoracic Management of Emphysema	2
Complex Robotic Lung Resection	2
Tracheobronchomalacia vs Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse	2
Non-intubated Airway Surgery	2
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Patients with Homogeneous Emphysema	2
Assessment of Operability and Resectability in Lung Cancer	2
Contributors	2
Copyright	2
Management of Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tracheoinnominate Fistula	2
Imaging of the Diaphragm	2
Management of Complications in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Racial Disparities in Esophageal Cancer	2
Copyright	2
Systemic Therapy in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer and the Role of Biomarkers in Selection of Treatment	2
Lung Retransplantation	2
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction	2
Tracheobronchoplasty	2