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Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
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1
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Irrigation versus suction alone during laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a prospective randomized trial.
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Ann Surg
|
2012
|
2.76
|
|
2
|
Open versus laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis: a prospective, randomized trial.
|
Ann Surg
|
2006
|
2.31
|
|
3
|
Single incision versus standard 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy: a prospective randomized trial.
|
Ann Surg
|
2011
|
1.82
|
|
4
|
Single daily dosing ceftriaxone and metronidazole vs standard triple antibiotic regimen for perforated appendicitis in children: a prospective randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
1.74
|
|
5
|
Thoracoscopic decortication vs tube thoracostomy with fibrinolysis for empyema in children: a prospective, randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2009
|
1.62
|
|
6
|
Open vs laparoscopic repair of congenital duodenal obstructions: a concurrent series.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
1.53
|
|
7
|
Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair using surgical U-clips: a novel technique.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2007
|
1.41
|
|
8
|
Initial laparoscopic appendectomy versus initial nonoperative management and interval appendectomy for perforated appendicitis with abscess: a prospective, randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2010
|
1.35
|
|
9
|
Esophageal foreign bodies in the pediatric population: our first 500 cases.
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J Pediatr Surg
|
2006
|
1.27
|
|
10
|
VACTERL anomalies in patients with esophageal atresia: an updated delineation of the spectrum and review of the literature.
|
Pediatr Surg Int
|
2007
|
1.24
|
|
11
|
Surgical repair of pectus excavatum markedly improves body image and perceived ability for physical activity: multicenter study.
|
Pediatrics
|
2008
|
1.19
|
|
12
|
An evidence-based definition for perforated appendicitis derived from a prospective randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
1.14
|
|
13
|
Single cannula technique and robotic telescopic assistance in infants and children who require laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2003
|
1.09
|
|
14
|
Adhesive small bowel obstruction after appendectomy in children: comparison between the laparoscopic and open approach.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
1.08
|
|
15
|
Cost considerations and applicant characteristics for the Pediatric Surgery Match.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2005
|
1.08
|
|
16
|
Prospective multicenter study of surgical correction of pectus excavatum: design, perioperative complications, pain, and baseline pulmonary function facilitated by internet-based data collection.
|
J Am Coll Surg
|
2007
|
1.07
|
|
17
|
Use of a subxiphoid incision for pectus bar placement in the repair of pectus excavatum.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2010
|
1.03
|
|
18
|
Multicenter study of pectus excavatum, final report: complications, static/exercise pulmonary function, and anatomic outcomes.
|
J Am Coll Surg
|
2013
|
1.03
|
|
19
|
Resource utilization and outcomes from percutaneous drainage and interval appendectomy for perforated appendicitis with abscess.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
1.02
|
|
20
|
Laparoscopic fundoplication and gastrostomy.
|
Semin Pediatr Surg
|
2002
|
1.02
|
|
21
|
Use of esophagocrural sutures and minimal esophageal dissection reduces the incidence of postoperative transmigration of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication wrap.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
1.02
|
|
22
|
A complete course of intravenous antibiotics vs a combination of intravenous and oral antibiotics for perforated appendicitis in children: a prospective, randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2010
|
1.00
|
|
23
|
An effective pyloromyotomy length in infants undergoing laparoscopic pyloromyotomy.
|
Surgery
|
2004
|
0.99
|
|
24
|
Management of postoperative infections after the minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2005
|
0.99
|
|
25
|
Epidural vs patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain after pectus excavatum repair: a prospective, randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2012
|
0.98
|
|
26
|
Laparoscopic management of intussusception in pediatric patients.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2009
|
0.98
|
|
27
|
Effective Nissen fundoplication length and bougie diameter size in young children undergoing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2002
|
0.98
|
|
28
|
Abdominal complications related to type of repair for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
|
J Surg Res
|
2007
|
0.98
|
|
29
|
Current significance of meconium plug syndrome.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.97
|
|
30
|
Laparoscopic evaluation for contralateral patent processus vaginalis in children with unilateral inguinal hernia.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2006
|
0.96
|
|
31
|
Esophageal perforation in children: a review of one institution's experience.
|
J Surg Res
|
2010
|
0.96
|
|
32
|
Urachal anomalies in children: the vanishing relevance of the preoperative voiding cystourethrogram.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2005
|
0.95
|
|
33
|
Single incision versus standard 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2013
|
0.94
|
|
34
|
The use of high-frequency oscillating ventilation to facilitate stability during neonatal thoracoscopic operations.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2011
|
0.93
|
|
35
|
Increasing severity of pectus excavatum is associated with reduced pulmonary function.
|
J Pediatr
|
2011
|
0.92
|
|
36
|
Minimally invasive surgery for pediatric trauma-a multicenter review.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2014
|
0.91
|
|
37
|
Physiologic predictors of postoperative abscess in children with perforated appendicitis: subset analysis from a prospective randomized trial.
|
Surgery
|
2009
|
0.90
|
|
38
|
Analysis of the pediatric surgery match: factors predicting outcome.
|
Pediatr Surg Int
|
2011
|
0.90
|
|
39
|
A financial analysis of pediatric laparoscopic versus open fundoplication.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2007
|
0.90
|
|
40
|
Thyroglossal duct infections and surgical outcomes.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2004
|
0.90
|
|
41
|
Contemporary practice patterns in the surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2009
|
0.89
|
|
42
|
Relative value units correlate with pediatric surgeons' operating time: when perceived myth becomes reality.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2006
|
0.89
|
|
43
|
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the pediatric population.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2008
|
0.88
|
|
44
|
Experience with a simple technique for pectus bar removal.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2012
|
0.87
|
|
45
|
The use of biosynthetic mesh to separate the anastomoses during the thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2007
|
0.87
|
|
46
|
The use of stab incisions for instrument access in laparoscopic operations.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2003
|
0.87
|
|
47
|
Experience with an evidence-based protocol using fibrinolysis as first line treatment for empyema in children.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2013
|
0.86
|
|
48
|
Predictors of failed enema reduction in childhood intussusception.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2012
|
0.86
|
|
49
|
The use of fundoplication for prevention of apparent life-threatening events.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.86
|
|
50
|
Morgagni hernia repair in children: comparison of laparoscopic and open results.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2011
|
0.85
|
|
51
|
Current application of thoracoscopy in children.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2008
|
0.85
|
|
52
|
Laparoscopic ileocecectomy in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2011
|
0.85
|
|
53
|
Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair in pediatric patients: a systematic review.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2014
|
0.84
|
|
54
|
A simple and more cost-effective antibiotic regimen for perforated appendicitis.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2006
|
0.84
|
|
55
|
Impact of body habitus on single-site laparoscopic appendectomy for nonperforated appendicitis: subset analysis from a prospective, randomized trial.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2012
|
0.84
|
|
56
|
Decreased resource utilization since initiation of institutional clinical pathway for care of children with perforated appendicitis.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2013
|
0.84
|
|
57
|
Does routine nasogastric tube placement after an operation for perforated appendicitis make a difference?
|
J Surg Res
|
2007
|
0.83
|
|
58
|
Prospective validation of an abbreviated bedrest protocol in the management of blunt spleen and liver injury in children.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2011
|
0.82
|
|
59
|
Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery treated with ultrasound-guided thrombin injection in a pediatric patient.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2009
|
0.82
|
|
60
|
Chronic lung disease after activated charcoal aspiration.
|
Pediatrics
|
2002
|
0.82
|
|
61
|
Is epidural anesthesia truly the best pain management strategy after minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair?
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.82
|
|
62
|
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy in children: a multicenter experience.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2011
|
0.82
|
|
63
|
Financial impact of in-house attending surgeon: a prospective study.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.82
|
|
64
|
Short-term natural history of the standard approaches for gastrostomy tube placement in the pediatric patient.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2009
|
0.82
|
|
65
|
Minimal vs extensive esophageal mobilization during laparoscopic fundoplication: a prospective randomized trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2011
|
0.81
|
|
66
|
The use of biosynthetic mesh to enhance hiatal repair at the time of redo Nissen fundoplication.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.81
|
|
67
|
Patient scar assessment after single-incision versus four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: long-term follow-up from a prospective randomized trial.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2013
|
0.81
|
|
68
|
Thyroid transcription factor-1 expression in the human neonatal tracheoesophageal fistula.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2002
|
0.81
|
|
69
|
Contralateral inguinal hernia after negative laparoscopic evaluation: a rare but real phenomenon.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2011
|
0.80
|
|
70
|
Hernia uterus inguinale: a proposed algorithm using the laparoscopic approach.
|
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
|
2006
|
0.80
|
|
71
|
Minimally invasive management of thoracoabdominal penetrating trauma in a child.
|
J Trauma
|
2006
|
0.80
|
|
72
|
A comparison of chest tubes versus bulb-suction drains in pediatric thoracic surgery.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.80
|
|
73
|
Justification for an abbreviated protocol in the management of blunt spleen and liver injury in children.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.80
|
|
74
|
Follow up of prospective validation of an abbreviated bedrest protocol in the management of blunt spleen and liver injury in children.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2013
|
0.79
|
|
75
|
The role of minimally invasive surgery in pediatric trauma: a collective review.
|
Pediatr Surg Int
|
2013
|
0.79
|
|
76
|
Gallbladder wall inflammatory cells in pediatric patients with biliary dyskinesia and cholelithiasis: a pilot study.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2006
|
0.78
|
|
77
|
Predictors of emesis and time to goal intake after pyloromyotomy: analysis from a prospective trial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.78
|
|
78
|
Management of pediatric acute appendicitis in the computed tomographic era.
|
J Surg Res
|
2008
|
0.78
|
|
79
|
A straightforward technique for removal of the substernal bar after the Nuss operation.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.77
|
|
80
|
The initial experience of antithrombin III in the management of neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.77
|
|
81
|
Outcome after recannulation and a second course of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2002
|
0.77
|
|
82
|
Laparoscopic fundoplication after previous open abdominal operations in infants and children.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2009
|
0.76
|
|
83
|
Laparoscopic variability of the internal inguinal ring: review of anatomical variation in children with and without a patent processus vaginalis.
|
J Urol
|
2002
|
0.76
|
|
84
|
IPEG panel on challenges of medical innovation: case one.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2007
|
0.76
|
|
85
|
Mast cell activation and clinical outcome in pediatric cholelithiasis and biliary dyskinesia.
|
BMC Res Notes
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
86
|
Chest radiograph after central line placement under fluoroscopy: utility or futility?
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.75
|
|
87
|
Blood utilization in children managed non-operatively for blunt solid organ injury.
|
J Surg Res
|
2008
|
0.75
|
|
88
|
Occlusion of a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with surgisis.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2008
|
0.75
|
|
89
|
Does an upper gastrointestinal study change operative management for gastroesophageal reflux?
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2010
|
0.75
|
|
90
|
Nonoperative management of blunt renal injury: a need for further study.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2010
|
0.75
|
|
91
|
Laparoscopic splenopexy and cystectomy for an enlarged wandering spleen and splenic cyst.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.75
|
|
92
|
Thoracoscopic vertebral body stapling for treatment of scoliosis in young children.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
93
|
Single site umbilical laparoscopic surgery. Preface.
|
Semin Pediatr Surg
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
94
|
Reiterative laparoscopic surgery for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux.
|
Semin Pediatr Surg
|
2007
|
0.75
|
|
95
|
Landmarks and legacies in pediatric surgery.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
96
|
Laparoscopic management of small bowel obstruction in children.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
97
|
Should peritoneal lavage be used with suction during laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis?
|
Adv Surg
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
98
|
25th Anniversary State-of-the-Art Expert Discussion With George W. Holcomb, MD, on the Evolution of Minimally Invasive Surgery Techniques with a Close-Up on Laparoscopic Fundoplication.
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2015
|
0.75
|
|
99
|
What's new in appendicitis.
|
Eur J Pediatr Surg
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
100
|
Distribution of feeding styles after pyloromyotomy among pediatric surgical training programs in North America.
|
Eur J Pediatr Surg
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
101
|
The use of stab incisions for instrument access in laparoscopic urological procedures.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
0.75
|
|
102
|
Is there an increased risk of complications with laparoscopy looking for a contralateral patent processus vaginalis?
|
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
103
|
2017 Reviewer Acknowledgement.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
104
|
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy and esophagomyotomy.
|
Semin Pediatr Surg
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
105
|
Computed Tomography Utilization for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children Decreases With a Diagnostic Algorithm.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
106
|
Open versus laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
|
Adv Surg
|
2007
|
0.75
|
|
107
|
Natural history of nonoperative management for grade 4 and 5 liver and spleen injuries in children.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2008
|
0.75
|
|
108
|
Editorial.
|
J Pediatr Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|