General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important	54
Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?	37
Uniportal left S1 + 2 segmentectomy	31
Aortic wall degeneration late after ascending aortic wrapping	30
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical outcomes of lung cancer in a medium-burden region of Japan	21
Evaluating air leakage from staple line reinforcements in anatomical pulmonary resection (AIRSTOP): a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol	19
Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	16
Hemodynamic predictors of negative false lumen remodeling after frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection	16
Reconstruction of resected unilateral phrenic nerve using autologous intercostal nerve during malignant mediastinal tumor resection	15
Comparison of radiological and pathological tumor sizes in resected non-small cell lung cancer	14
Enhancing identification of early-stage lung adenocarcinomas through solid component analysis of three-dimensional computed tomography images	13
Total tumor size as a robust prognostic factor for pulmonary metastasectomy	12
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study	12
Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve	12
Surgical aortic valve replacement provides better left ventricular mass regression than transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic annulus	11
Novel transparent patch as an adjunct to adult pulmonary valve replacement	11
Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery	10
Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors	9
Indications for segmentectomy in early-stage lung cancer based on solid volume analysis using three-dimensional computed tomography	9
Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients	8
Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein	8
A sealant with a hemostatic mechanism independent of the blood coagulation function was effective in both elective and emergency surgery for thoracic aorta	8
Impact of ascending aortic length to detect surgical intervention for ascending aortic aneurysms	8
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: does FEV1.0 change accurately reflect the postoperative cardiopulmonary function?	8
Reevaluating echocardiographic indicators in bilateral pulmonary artery banding	8

No survival benefit of primary tumor resection for non-small cell lung cancer patients with unexpectedly detected pleural disseminated nodules in the era of targeted therapy	8
Brachial plexus injury and upper rib fracture after median sternotomy in cardiac surgery	7
Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy	7
Sequential composite BIMA grafting for 3v-CAD: factors that predict successful outcome of the one-inflow and two-inflow revascularization techniques	7
Ground glass opacity: can we correlate radiological and histological features to plan clinical decision making?	7
Postoperative outcomes of valve reoperation are associated with the number of previous cardiac operations	7
Neurological prognosis stratified by computed tomography perfusion in patients with cerebral malperfusion secondary to acute type A aortic dissection	7
Utility of interfacility patient transfer after radiofrequency identification marker placement for precise sublobar resection of small pulmonary nodules	7
Trends of aortic valve-preserving surgery in japan: an updated five-year nationwide survey	6
Skeletal muscle volume by 3D imaging and long-term survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with neoadjuvant chemotherapy	6
Video-assisted thoracoscopic tracheal resection with only endobronchial intubation	6
Postoperative pneumothorax occurrence in patients with Marfan syndrome	6
Minimally invasive surgery for anterior flail chest injury in the acute phase: series of 10 cases	6
Mid-term results of the floating stitch for systolic anterior motion in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy	6
Comment on “postoperative outcomes of cardiovascular surgery managed by nurse practitioners”	6
Predictors of late outcomes after concomitant tricuspid valve repair with left-sided valve surgery	6
Correction: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	6
Self-expandable transcatheter valve is a potentially useful option for a failing small surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve	6
Vagus nerve/recurrent laryngeal nerve ratio: proposal of a new parameter predicting left vocal cord palsy using intraoperative nerve monitoring during esophagectomy	6
A modified Cerfolio technique for robotic pulmonary resection: a retrospective comparison with the conventional approach	6
IABP use and outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery: a closer look!	6
Modification of the Nuss procedure: the crossed bar technique for new subtypes of pectus excavatum	6
Hypercoagulable state and effect of low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis on coagulation after lung cancer resection: results from thrombo-elastography	5
Complex lung segmentectomy: comparative perioperative outcomes of robotic and video-assisted approaches	5
Reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a retrospective cohort study using health insurance claims in Japan	5
Blood loss and prolonged air leak reduction by applying TenaTac® gelatine patch after major pulmonary minimal-invasive resection	5
Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis	5
Comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different covering methods	5
Preoperative assessment of pleural adhesions using computed tomography scan and positron emission tomography in patients with lung cancer	5
A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer	5
Correction to: Prognostic significance of preoperative to postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen ratio after lobectomy for lung adenocarcinoma	5
Mid-term outcomes and hemodynamic performances of Abbott Epic mitral bioprosthesis: a single-center study	5
Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A	5
“Critical insights into the analysis of the changes in health‑related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer”	5
Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child	5
Letter to editor: to cover or not to cover, to promote adhesions or not? Comment on: “comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different c	5
Commando procedure in cardiac surgery: a narrative review	5
An accurate prediction of negative lymph node metastasis with consideration of glucose metabolism in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer	5
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated type B acute aortic dissection from a multicenter Japanese post-market surveillance study	5
Unilateral upper lung field pulmonary fibrosis after primary lung cancer surgery as a late complication to be recognized	5
A comparison between stand-alone left atrial appendage occlusion and resection as a method of preventing cardiogenic thromboembolic stroke	4
Surgical outcomes of the systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt: risk factors of post-operative acute events and effectiveness of regulation of pulmonary blood flow with metal clips	4
Critical appraisal of “Prognostic impact of pure-solid non-small cell lung cancer in the superior versus basal segment of the lower lobe following lobectomy”	4
Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation	4
Upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgery	4
Real-world observation of pain scores using patient-reported outcome measures in lung cancer surgery	4
Critical insights into the ‘’New risk model for prognostic prediction after surgical aortic valve replacement in Hemodialysis patients’’	4
Impact of the expanded indication of robot-assisted thoracic surgery for mediastinal tumors	4
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus video-assisted thoracic surgery for patients undergoing lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Characteristic computed tomography findings in patients with left upper limb edema after innominate vein resection	4

Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve	4
Risks factors of adverse clinical outcomes in asymptomatic mitral regurgitation patients with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Initial experience of mitral valve repair using the Physio Flex Annuloplasty Ring	4
A comparison of robot-assisted thoracic surgery and median sternotomy for the treatment of early-stage thymoma: a propensity score matching study	4
The efficacy of rhomboid intercostal block for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized-controlled trial	4
Differences of mid-term outcomes in debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair between zone 0 and zone 1–2 landing	4
Preoperative physical activity is associated with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy	4
The effect of adding an open distal anastomosis to proximal aneurysm repairs in bicuspid aortopathy	4
WTAP-mediated m6A modification on BASP1 mRNA contributes to ferroptosis in AAA	3
Unilateral versus bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion during aortic arch surgery: an updated meta-analysis of comparative studies	3
Comment on “Prognostic impact of lung diffusion capacity in patients with early-stage lung cancer achieving 5-year postoperative recurrence-free survival: propensity score matching analysis”	3
Robotic vs. sternotomy mitral valve replacement in rheumatic disease: early postoperative outcomes compared	3
A new strategy for open surgery of giant aortoiliac aneurysms with preservation of the hypogastric artery	3
Association between recovery from desaturation after stair climbing and postoperative complications in lung resection	3
Long-term results of the frozen elephant trunk technique in primary chronic type B aortic dissection	3
CircRUNX1 drives the malignant phenotypes of lung adenocarcinoma through mediating the miR-5195-3p/HMGB3 network	3
Correction: Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	3
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of local anesthetic volume—a prospective, randomized study	3
Aortic floating thrombus and COVID‑19	3
Prognosis for clinical early-stage lung cancer patients with subclinical malignant pleural effusion: Is anatomical resection a reasonable option?	3
An independent prognostic factor in surgical cases of pleural empyema caused by common bacteria is the presence of a fistula	3
One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass	3
Intraoperative robotic surgical system-related problems in robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	3
Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience	3
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	3
Postoperative pulmonary function of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung abnormalities	3
Evaluation of the blood flow in reconstructed gastric tube and its relation to anastomosis leakage	3
Successful bridge to transplantation with long-term support using Berlin heart EXCOR in a child with failing Fontan	3
Study on the relationship among typhoon, climate change, and acute Stanford type A aortic dissection in southern of Zhejiang in China	3
Cardioprotective effect of St. Thomas’ Hospital No. 2 solution against age-related changes in aquaporin-7-deficient mice	3
Radial artery versus right mammary artery: the fight is always open, and statistics rule	3
Aortic floating thrombus in patients with COVID-19: a report of eight cases	3
Activated partial thromboplastin time is a potential risk factor for prolonged chest drain placement following surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a case–control study	3
Comparison of the short-term outcomes and the incidence of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome between dual-portal and multi-portal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery	3
Reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract with severe calcification: lantern procedure	3
Risk factors for distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure in chronic aortic dissection	3
Robotic portal right upper sleeve lobectomy with pulmonary arterioplasty	3
Short-term surgical outcomes of tritube flow-controlled ventilation versus crossfield ıntubation ın patients undergoing surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis	3
Importance of the ratio of surgical margin to nodule size in pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal carcinoma	3
Acknowledgment to reviewers	3
Evaluation of myocardial work changes after lung resection—the significance of surgical approach: an echocardiographic comparison between VATS and thoracotomy	3
Surgical techniques for thoracoscopic secondary carinal reconstruction with stepwise barbed sutures	2
Influence of preoperative and intraoperative factors on recovery after aortic root surgery	2
Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis	2
Outcomes of heart transplantation using ECMO-supported donation in brain dead donors	2
A novel approach to the lung apex avoiding dissection of severe pleural adhesions	2
Significance of geriatric nutritional risk index in predicting lung-transplant waiting list mortality of patients with interstitial lung disease regardless of percentage forced vital capacity	2
Neck vessels geometry and diameter change in patients with acute type A aortic dissection	2
Prognostic nomogram and novel risk-scoring system for small cell lung cancer with different patterns of metastases	2
Short- and Midterm outcomes of modified robotic tricuspid annuloplasty for secondary tricuspid regurgitation	2
Perioperative nutritional status in cardiac surgery patients: a multicenter observational study in Shanghai, China	2
Residual middle lobectomy after right upper or lower lobectomy: indications and outcome	2
Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury	2
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis	2
Improved surgical outcomes and predictors of prolonged hospitalization in descending necrotizing mediastinitis: A 20-Year retrospective study	2
Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles	2
The effect of lobar shifting following right upper lobectomy on postoperative pulmonary function	2
Early and mid-term outcomes of the fenestrated versus standard frozen elephant trunk technique for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation	2
Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study	2
A 30 year experience of truncus arteriosus repair at a single institution: usefulness of staged approach for complicated lesions	2
Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart	2
Oxygenated blood perfusion provides no additional benefit beyond flow control in lung ischemia–reperfusion injury	2
Correction: Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	2
Early major adverse kidney events after lung transplantation: risk of chronic kidney disease and prognostic impact	2
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation with bioprosthetic balloon expandable valve	2
First case of major lung resection using the hinotori™ surgical robot system	2
Effects of temperature on transient neurologic dysfunction after total arch replacement	2
Performance of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer in thoracic procedures in a Japanese cohort: a case series report	2
Coronary ostial angioplasty for juvenile Takayasu arteritis involving the coronary artery using external iliac artery grafts	2
Surgical outcomes and prognoses of patients with clinical stage I lung cancer and interstitial lung disease	2
A balanced mitral leaflet and large ring strategy avoids systolic anterior motion in Barlow’s disease	2
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Prognostic value of TCBI for short-term outcomes in ATAD patients undergoing surgery	2
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2023	2
Physiological assessment of endoscopic mitral valve repair using cardiopulmonary exercise testing	2
PANORAMITRA: a novel polyetheretherketone-based perivalvular tissue retractor for use in minimally invasive and conventional cardiac surgery	2
Optimal size of Frozenix for true thoracic aneurysms: is downsizing an option?	2
The erector spinae plane block is not superior to perioperative systemic lidocaine infusion for postoperative analgesia management after thoracotomy: a randomized double-blind study	2
Critical appraisal of claims-based analysis of reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair	2

Comments on “The outcome of extracardiac lateral tunnel total cavopulmonary connection with growing conduit using expanded polytetrafuoroethylene graft”	2
Simultaneous transapical transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement in patients with severe valve dysfunction: initial experience	2
Learning curve of robotic surgery for lung cancer: analysis for two surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Survival impact of pathologic features after salvage lung resection following definitive chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy for initially unresectable lung cancer	2
Determining optimal pretreatment in cardiac surgery: an experimental study	2
Prognosis after non-surgical therapy for acute type A aortic dissection	2
15-year outcomes of the JOCRI study (JOCRIED study): a randomised comparison of off-pump and on-pump multiple arterial coronary revascularisation	2
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy is effective in improving right ventricular function in patients receiving ECPELLA support	2
Clover stitch technique for aortic valve in mitral valve repair	2
Valve-sparing root replacement versus Bentall procedure with bioprosthetic valves in patients with aortic insufficiency: a meta-analysis	2
A comparative study of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and conventional approaches for short-term outcomes of anatomical segmentectomy	2
Myocardial ischemia risk in Fontan candidates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum	2
Impacts of complications after esophageal cancer surgery on health-related quality of life and nutritional status	2
Temporary chest closure and open chest management for severe chest trauma: a retrospective study of 10 cases at a single hospital	2
Long-term outcomes after aortic valve surgery in patients with aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular dilation	2
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	2
Novel pulmonary abdominal normothermic regional perfusion circuit for simultaneous in-donor evaluation and preservation of lungs and abdominal organs in donation after circulatory death	2