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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Metastasectomy in Head and Neck Cancers	31
Extended Tracheal Resection	23
Lung Malignancies	19
Precision Medicine in Thoracic Surgery	19
Teaching Thoracic Surgery in a Low-Resource Setting:	17
Advances in Systemic Therapy for Lung Cancer	17
Copyright	15
Update on Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Trials	15
Advanced Fellowships After Training	13
Oncologic Outcomes following Resection for Primary Chest Wall Tumors	13
Lung Transplantation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome	13
Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections	13
Contributors	12
Contributors	12
Global Health Equity: A Vision for Engaging Thoracic Surgeons	12
Managing Esophageal Disasters: What to Expect and What to Do	11
Robotic Segmentectomy	10
Emergency Conversion During Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery	10
Forthcoming Issues	9
A Review of Robotic Thoracic Surgery Adoption and Future Innovations	9
Asian Perspective on Lung Cancer Screening	9
Congenital Hernias in Adults	9
New Paradigms in Management of Metastatic Disease to the Lungs	9
Intraoperative Molecular Imaging of Lung Cancer	8
Nonallograft Complications of Lung Transplantation	8

Intraoperative Complications During Esophagectomy	8
Tracheal Resection for Post-intubation/Post-tracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis	8
Three-dimensional Printing and Surgical Planning for Complex Chest Wall Resections	7
Metastasectomy in Thymic and Germ Cell Tumors	7
Pulmonary Metastasectomy	7
Copyright	7
Conduit Ischemia After Esophagectomy	7
Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Access from the Perspective of the Patient and Current Interventions	7
The Evolving Role of Adjuvant TKI in Lung Cancer	7
Contributors	7
Contributors	6
Copyright	6
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Ablation Versus Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer in High-Risk Patients	6
Lymph Node Dissection for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma	6
Endoscopic Management of Laryngotracheal Disease	5
Advances in Systemic Therapy for Lung Cancer	5
Copyright	5
Just the Facts, Ma’am	5
Well-being Through the Synergy of Community Engagement, Health Equity, and Advocacy	5
Esophageal Cancer	5
Thermoablative Techniques to Treat Excessive Central Airway Collapse	5
Contributors	5
Surgical Management of Pulmonary Hydatid Disease	5
The More Things Change…	5
Well-being for Thoracic Surgeons	5
Current Management of Carcinoid Tumor	5
Forthcoming Issues	4
Neoadjuvant, Adjuvant, or Both? Optimizing Perioperative Systemic Therapy in Lung Cancer	4
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer	4
Surgery for Active and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis	4
Resident Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	4
Management of the Potential Lung Donor	4
Semi-rigid and Rigid Chest Wall Reconstruction	4
Safety and Optimizing Ergonomics for Cardiothoracic Surgeons	4
Aorto-esophageal Fistula Management	4
Early Postoperative Management of Lung Transplant Recipients	4
Management of Congenital Hernias in Adults	4
Soft Tissue Reconstruction and Flap Considerations for Chest Wall Defects	4
Copyright	3
Contributors	3
Precision Medicine in Lung, Trauma, and Benign Chest Wall Disease	3
Complex Robotic Lung Resection	3
Surgical Complications of Lung Transplantation	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction	3
Lung Retransplantation	3
Tracheobronchomalacia vs Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse	3
Pleural Tuberculosis	3
Collaboration, Innovation, Investigation: The Safe— and Creative—Path to Managing Tracheal Complexities	3
Controversies in Thoracic Surgery	3

Surgery for Pulmonary Aspergillosis	3
Centralized Organ Recovery and Reconditioning Centers	3
Esophageal-Pericardial and Esophageal-Atrial Fistulae	2
Contents	2
Contributors	2
Copyright	2
History and Current Status of Well-being Among Organizations (Impact of Wellness on a Section, Division, Institution and Profession, ACGME Requirements, Policies)	2
TB or Not TB—Septic or Resect? That Is the Question	2
Optimizing Work Relationships for Well-Being	2
Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Sarcoma	2
Single Setting Robotic Lung Nodule Diagnosis and Resection	2
Chest Trauma Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	2
Surgical Conditions of the Diaphragm	2
Contributors	2
Management of Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tracheoinnominate Fistula	2
Molecular Therapy and Targeted Treatment for Cancer (with Surgical Lenses)	2
Lung Cancer Screening: Where Are We, and How Can We Improve?	2
Contents	2
Laryngotracheal Resection for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis	2
Contributors	2
Technical Aspects of Robotic First Rib Resection	2
Copyright	2
Operative Challenges After Induction Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer	2
Non-intubated Airway Surgery	2
Management of Complications in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	2
Neoadjuvant Therapy in Esophageal Cancer	2
To Eat and To Breathe, Respect the Diaphragm	2
Management of Complications After Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy	2
Management of Intraoperative Disasters	2
Maintaining Health Equity in Precision Surgery	2
Imaging of the Diaphragm	2
The Mid-Career Crisis	2
Improving Precision in Precision Surgery	2
Tracheobronchoplasty	2
Copyright	2