Surgery papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 137 papers from Surgery (1948–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk (2019, 8,984 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 101,819 citations between them.
- 17 of the 19 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 16 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: New England Journal of Medicine, European Heart Journal, Circulation.
- Published between 2012 and 2019.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk
European Heart Journal · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 808.80 · 8,984 citations · Open access
These 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines provide updated recommendations for managing dyslipidaemias to reduce cardiovascular risk, emphasizing lipid modification.
MIMIC-III, a freely accessible critical care database
Scientific Data · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · 8,216 citations · Open access
MIMIC-III is a new, large, freely accessible database containing comprehensive critical care patient data from a single tertiary hospital.
Guidance for conducting systematic scoping reviews
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare · 2015 · FWCI 90.10 · 7,529 citations
This article introduces systematic scoping reviews, a method for mapping the existing research landscape of a topic, particularly when the literature is complex or has not been previously synthesized.
Classification of acute pancreatitis—2012: revision of the Atlanta classification and definitions by international consensus
Gut · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 180.78 · 7,050 citations · Open access
A revised Atlanta classification for acute pancreatitis has been established through international consensus, defining the disease in two phases (early and late) and classifying severity into mild, moderate, or severe based on organ failure duration and local complications.
Comprehensive molecular characterization of gastric adenocarcinoma
Nature · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 19.00 · FWCI 343.99 · 6,542 citations · Open access
A molecular classification of gastric cancer into four subtypes (EBV-positive, microsatellite unstable, genomically stable, and chromosomal unstable) has been proposed based on the analysis of 295 primary tumors.
2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines
Circulation · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 706.47 · 6,210 citations · Open access
This document presents the 2018 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol, offering updated recommendations for cardiovascular health based on systematic evidence evaluation.
Evolocumab and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
New England Journal of Medicine · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 571.42 · 6,031 citations · Open access
In patients with cardiovascular disease already on statins, adding evolocumab significantly reduced major cardiovascular events by 15% compared to placebo, achieving LDL cholesterol levels as low as 30 mg/dL.
Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy for Esophageal or Junctional Cancer
New England Journal of Medicine · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 253.66 · 5,511 citations · Open access
Preoperative chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery significantly improved median overall survival by over 25 months compared to surgery alone for patients with potentially curable esophageal or esophagogastric-junction cancer.
Signet-Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Colon: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Case Reports in Oncology · 2015 · Q3 · FWCI 1156.81 · 5,277 citations · Open access
A rare case of early-stage signet-ring cell carcinoma of the colon in a 36-year-old woman was successfully treated with adjuvant capecitabine, leading to an 18-month disease-free survival.
2019 ESC/EAS guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: Lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk
Atherosclerosis · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 546.42 · 4,872 citations · Open access
These guidelines update recommendations for managing dyslipidaemias to reduce cardiovascular risk, emphasizing lipid modification strategies.
Ezetimibe Added to Statin Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndromes
New England Journal of Medicine · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 435.42 · 4,433 citations · Open access
Adding ezetimibe to statin therapy in patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndromes further reduced cardiovascular events by 7% compared to statin monotherapy over a median of 6 years.
Understanding Bland Altman analysis
Biochemia Medica · 2015 · Q2 · FWCI 149.78 · 4,000 citations · Open access
Bland Altman (B&A) analysis offers a superior method for assessing agreement between two quantitative measurements compared to correlation and regression studies.
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement for Health Professionals From the American Heart Association
Circulation · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 232.54 · 3,726 citations
This American Heart Association scientific statement updates guidance for diagnosing and managing Kawasaki disease, a childhood vasculitis that can cause coronary artery aneurysms.
Alirocumab and Cardiovascular Outcomes after Acute Coronary Syndrome
New England Journal of Medicine · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 311.23 · 3,545 citations · Open access
Adding alirocumab to high-intensity statin therapy significantly reduced the risk of recurrent ischemic cardiovascular events by 15% in patients who recently experienced an acute coronary syndrome.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017
JAMA Surgery · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 248.85 · 3,495 citations
New evidence-based recommendations aim to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs), which are increasingly costly and affect complex patients.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
JAMA Surgery · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 233.49 · 3,436 citations
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach to perioperative care that significantly improves clinical outcomes and reduces costs.
Pembrolizumab as Second-Line Therapy for Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma
New England Journal of Medicine · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 331.80 · 3,410 citations · Open access
Pembrolizumab significantly extended overall survival by approximately 3 months compared to chemotherapy in patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma progressing after platinum-based treatment.
2017 ESC Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Diseases, in collaboration with the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
European Heart Journal · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 229.00 · 3,293 citations · Open access
These 2017 ESC guidelines, developed with the European Society for Vascular Surgery, provide updated evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating peripheral arterial diseases.
2016 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidaemias
European Heart Journal · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 450.09 · 3,192 citations · Open access
These guidelines consolidate and assess current evidence to aid healthcare professionals in choosing optimal management strategies for dyslipidaemia patients, balancing outcomes with the risk-benefit of interventions.
Comprehensive molecular characterization of urothelial bladder carcinoma
Nature · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 19.00 · FWCI 289.45 · 3,067 citations · Open access
A large-scale molecular analysis of 131 urothelial bladder carcinomas identified recurrent mutations in 32 genes, including 9 not previously linked to cancer, and found potential therapeutic targets in 69% of tumors.
Recently added
Phrenic nerve considerations in continuous brachial plexus blocks for shoulder surgery
Anaesthesia · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations · Open access
Continuous interscalene brachial plexus blocks, while beneficial for rest pain and early opioid use post-shoulder surgery, carry a significant risk of phrenic nerve paresis and respiratory compromise, especially in high-risk patients.
Peri‐operative glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonist use and outcomes: a national prospective multicentre cohort study
Anaesthesia · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations · Open access
A national study of 47,039 patients found that 2.9% (1 in 36) were taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), and these patients had an 11.39-fold higher incidence of pulmonary aspiration and/or regurgitation (1.41% vs. 0.12%) during anaesthesia.
Pulmonary artery catheter trials in cardiac surgery and haemodynamic decision states
Anaesthesia · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations · Open access
Future trials on pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) in cardiac surgery must define patient subgroups, specific clinical triggers for PAC data use, and resulting management changes, moving beyond simple feasibility to evidence-based decision-making.
Developmental xenocortication using human-derived organoids in mice
Nature · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 19.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations
Researchers created "xenocortical mice" by transplanting human cortical organoids (hCOs) into mouse brains genetically engineered to lack their own glutamatergic neurons, enabling robust hCO growth and integration.
Distal middle scalene catheter analgesia: separating infusion effect from catheter‐tip position
Anaesthesia · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations · Open access
A letter questions whether a trial showing distal middle scalene catheter efficacy truly isolates catheter-tip position from continuous infusion effects, or confirms distal drug spread and respiratory safety.
A rare guest in the hernia sac: Preoperatively diagnosed Amyand’s hernia with gangrenous appendicitis
Radiology Case Reports · 2026 · Open access
A 57-year-old male with a known right inguinal hernia presented with pain, found to have a gangrenous appendix within the hernia sac via CT scan and confirmed during laparoscopic exploration.
Treatment and Outcomes of Kawasaki Disease Over 40 Years
PEDIATRICS · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations
Over 40 years, Kawasaki disease (KD) treatment evolved, with IVIG use rising from 53% to 99%, yet coronary lesion rates peaked between 2011-2020 before declining. Aneurysms, though uncommon (27/533), were the sole cause of persistent coronary issues.
Lifelong Genetic Inhibition of PCSK9 and Hepatic Safety
JAMA Network Open · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 7.74 · 1 citations
Rare loss-of-function variants in PCSK9 are associated with a reduced risk of liver-related outcomes, suggesting lifelong PCSK9 inhibition is safe for the liver.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Journal of Medicine | Q1 | 18.00 | 1275 | 15 | 376 |
| American Journal of Sports Medicine | Q1 | 2.00 | 292 | 15 | 33 |
| Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Q1 | 1.00 | 167 | 9 | 14 |
| European Heart Journal | Q1 | 5.00 | 385 | 5 | 50 |
| Anaesthesia | Q1 | 2.00 | 159 | 5 | 15 |
| Nature | Q1 | 19.00 | 1495 | 4 | 48 |
| Gut | Q1 | 8.00 | 385 | 3 | 15 |
| JAMA Surgery | Q1 | 3.00 | 226 | 3 | 7 |
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