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Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
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1
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Randomized trial of mediastinal lymph node sampling versus complete lymphadenectomy during pulmonary resection in the patient with N0 or N1 (less than hilar) non-small cell carcinoma: results of the American College of Surgery Oncology Group Z0030 Trial.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2011
|
5.14
|
|
2
|
Data from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery database: the surgical management of primary lung tumors.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2007
|
4.15
|
|
3
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Clinical features of 5,628 primary lung cancer patients: experience at Mayo Clinic from 1997 to 2003.
|
Chest
|
2005
|
3.51
|
|
4
|
Genetic variants and risk of lung cancer in never smokers: a genome-wide association study.
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Lancet Oncol
|
2010
|
3.49
|
|
5
|
Etiology of chylothorax in 203 patients.
|
Mayo Clin Proc
|
2005
|
2.98
|
|
6
|
Is lymph node dissection required in pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal adenocarcinoma?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
2.86
|
|
7
|
Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura: results of surgical treatment and long-term prognosis.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2009
|
2.33
|
|
8
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open lobectomy for lung cancer: a secondary analysis of data from the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0030 randomized clinical trial.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2010
|
2.31
|
|
9
|
Mediastinoscopy in patients with lung cancer and negative endobronchial ultrasound guided needle aspiration.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2010
|
2.25
|
|
10
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Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer: morbidity and mortality of three distinct multimodality regimens.
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Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
2.16
|
|
11
|
Optimum lymphadenectomy for esophageal cancer.
|
Ann Surg
|
2010
|
2.01
|
|
12
|
Subsequent pulmonary resection for bronchogenic carcinoma after pneumonectomy.
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Ann Thorac Surg
|
2002
|
2.00
|
|
13
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Survival after recurrent nonsmall-cell lung cancer after complete pulmonary resection.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2007
|
1.99
|
|
14
|
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery: update.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2012
|
1.96
|
|
15
|
Surgical treatment of non-small cell lung cancer 1 cm or less in diameter.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2002
|
1.89
|
|
16
|
Predictors of major morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database risk adjustment model.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2009
|
1.86
|
|
17
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Predicting postrecurrence survival among completely resected nonsmall-cell lung cancer patients.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
1.81
|
|
18
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Patient-centered quality indicators for pulmonary resection.
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Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.75
|
|
19
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Quality of life and symptom burden among long-term lung cancer survivors.
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J Thorac Oncol
|
2012
|
1.74
|
|
20
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Chest-wall desmoid tumors: results of surgical intervention.
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Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
1.70
|
|
21
|
High-grade esophageal dysplasia: long-term survival and quality of life after esophagectomy.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2002
|
1.70
|
|
22
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Thoracic surgical operations in patients enrolled in a computed tomographic screening trial.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2004
|
1.67
|
|
23
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Predictors of prolonged length of stay after lobectomy for lung cancer: a Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database risk-adjustment model.
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Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.59
|
|
24
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N2 disease in T1 non-small cell lung cancer.
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Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.58
|
|
25
|
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency carriers, tobacco smoke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer risk.
|
Arch Intern Med
|
2008
|
1.57
|
|
26
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Does surgeon workload per day affect outcomes after pulmonary lobectomies?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
1.52
|
|
27
|
Complete pathologic response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer is associated with enhanced survival.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.51
|
|
28
|
Hiatal hernia after esophagectomy: analysis of 2,182 esophagectomies from a single institution.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
1.49
|
|
29
|
Salvage resections for recurrent or persistent cancer of the proximal esophagus after chemoradiotherapy.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
1.43
|
|
30
|
Combined transabdominal gastroplasty and fundoplication for shortened esophagus: impact on reflux-related and overall quality of life.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.38
|
|
31
|
Surgical management of acquired nonmalignant tracheoesophageal and bronchoesophageal fistulae.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2010
|
1.24
|
|
32
|
Tumor response to induction chemoradiation: influence on survival after esophagectomy.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2003
|
1.22
|
|
33
|
Postpneumonectomy empyema: results after the Clagett procedure.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
1.21
|
|
34
|
Completion pneumonectomy: factors affecting operative mortality and cardiopulmonary morbidity.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2002
|
1.20
|
|
35
|
Selective management of intrathoracic anastomotic leak after esophagectomy.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2005
|
1.17
|
|
36
|
The utility of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the evaluation of carcinoid tumors presenting as pulmonary nodules.
|
Chest
|
2007
|
1.16
|
|
37
|
Re-evaluation of the prognostic value of visceral pleura invasion in Stage IB non-small cell lung cancer using the prospective multicenter ACOSOG Z0030 trial data set.
|
Lung Cancer
|
2012
|
1.15
|
|
38
|
Malignant pleural mesothelioma: surgical management in 285 patients.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.12
|
|
39
|
Preoperative gabapentin for acute post-thoracotomy analgesia: a randomized, double-blinded, active placebo-controlled study.
|
Pain Pract
|
2011
|
1.10
|
|
40
|
Lung cancer in octogenarians: factors affecting long-term survival following resection.
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2007
|
1.08
|
|
41
|
Lung cancer in octogenarians: factors affecting morbidity and mortality after pulmonary resection.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
1.07
|
|
42
|
Surgical management of sternoclavicular joint infections.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2003
|
1.07
|
|
43
|
A comprehensive review of anastomotic technique in 432 esophagectomies.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
1.05
|
|
44
|
The sensitivity of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the evaluation of metastatic pulmonary nodules.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.04
|
|
45
|
Comparison of positron emission tomography, computed tomography, and endoscopic ultrasound in the initial staging of patients with esophageal cancer.
|
Mol Imaging Biol
|
2006
|
1.04
|
|
46
|
An alternative postoperative pathway reduces length of hospitalisation following oesophagectomy.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.02
|
|
47
|
Pulmonary carcinoid tumors with Cushing's syndrome: an aggressive variant or not?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2005
|
1.02
|
|
48
|
Chronic postthoracotomy pain and health-related quality of life.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
1.00
|
|
49
|
Esophagogastrectomy: the influence of stapled versus hand-sewn anastomosis on outcome.
|
J Gastrointest Surg
|
2005
|
0.99
|
|
50
|
Clinical statement on the role of the surgeon and surgical issues relating to computed tomography screening programs for lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.98
|
|
51
|
Fine-needle aspiration cytology findings from a case of pancreatic heterotopia at the gastroesophageal junction.
|
Diagn Cytopathol
|
2004
|
0.98
|
|
52
|
Completely resected N1 non-small cell lung cancer: factors affecting recurrence and long-term survival.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2006
|
0.97
|
|
53
|
Diverticula of the esophagus.
|
Surg Clin North Am
|
2005
|
0.97
|
|
54
|
Clinical outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.
|
Mayo Clin Proc
|
2009
|
0.96
|
|
55
|
Nontraumatic disruption of the fibrocartilaginous trachea: causes and clinical outcomes.
|
Chest
|
2006
|
0.95
|
|
56
|
Gynecologic cancers: factors affecting survival after pulmonary metastasectomy.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
0.94
|
|
57
|
Laparoscopic esophageal myotomy for achalasia: factors affecting functional results.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2005
|
0.94
|
|
58
|
The role of surgical management in recurrent thymic tumors.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.93
|
|
59
|
Failed antireflux surgery: results after reoperation.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
0.90
|
|
60
|
Results of en bloc resection for bronchogenic carcinoma with chest wall invasion.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2002
|
0.90
|
|
61
|
Locally recurrent esophageal carcinoma: when is re-resection indicated?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2005
|
0.89
|
|
62
|
External validation of the recalibrated thoracic revised cardiac risk index for predicting the risk of major cardiac complications after lung resection.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.88
|
|
63
|
Surgical treatment of metachronous second primary lung cancer after complete resection of non-small cell lung cancer.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2013
|
0.87
|
|
64
|
The role of pulmonary resection in small cell lung cancer.
|
Mayo Clin Proc
|
2006
|
0.87
|
|
65
|
Glomus tumor of the trachea: value of multidetector computed tomographic virtual bronchoscopy.
|
Mayo Clin Proc
|
2004
|
0.86
|
|
66
|
Oncologic efficacy of anatomic segmentectomy in stage IA lung cancer patients with T1a tumors.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.85
|
|
67
|
Long-term function and quality of life after esophageal resection for cancer and Barrett's.
|
Surg Clin North Am
|
2005
|
0.85
|
|
68
|
Validation of the lung cancer staging system revisions using a large prospective clinical trial database (ACOSOG Z0030).
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.83
|
|
69
|
Tracheal myxoma: a rare benign tracheal tumor.
|
Mayo Clin Proc
|
2004
|
0.82
|
|
70
|
Conventional resection of pulmonary metastases.
|
Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg
|
2007
|
0.82
|
|
71
|
Effects of antireflux procedures on respiratory symptoms.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2002
|
0.82
|
|
72
|
Prognostic significance of lymph node metastasis found during pulmonary metastasectomy for extrapulmonary carcinoma.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
0.81
|
|
73
|
Microbiology specimens obtained at the time of surgical lung biopsy for interstitial lung disease: clinical yield and cost analysis.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.81
|
|
74
|
Preoperative chemoradiation therapy does not improve early survival after esophagectomy for patients with clinical stage III adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
0.81
|
|
75
|
Barrett's esophagus: the role of laparoscopic fundoplication.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
0.80
|
|
76
|
Minimally invasive resection for mediastinal ectopic parathyroid glands.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.80
|
|
77
|
The impact of induction therapy on morbidity and operative mortality after resection of primary lung cancer.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2010
|
0.79
|
|
78
|
Cognitive and affective components of challenge and threat states.
|
J Sports Sci
|
2012
|
0.79
|
|
79
|
Cancer registries: a novel alternative to long-term clinical trial follow-up based on results of a comparative study.
|
Clin Trials
|
2010
|
0.79
|
|
80
|
Thoracic surgical procedures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
|
J Rheumatol
|
2004
|
0.79
|
|
81
|
Esophageal Cancer: Associations With (pN+) Lymph Node Metastases.
|
Ann Surg
|
2017
|
0.78
|
|
82
|
Plasma transfusion is associated with postoperative infectious complications following esophageal resection surgery: a retrospective cohort study.
|
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
|
2012
|
0.78
|
|
83
|
Routine anticoagulation is not indicated for postoperative general thoracic surgical patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.78
|
|
84
|
Belsey Mark IV after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
0.78
|
|
85
|
Esophagectomy after anti-reflux surgery.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2010
|
0.78
|
|
86
|
Thoracic metastasectomy for thyroid malignancies.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2009
|
0.78
|
|
87
|
The influence of transabdominal gastroplasty: early outcomes of hiatal hernia repair.
|
J Gastrointest Surg
|
2007
|
0.77
|
|
88
|
Mediastinal lymph node dissection for non-small cell lung cancer.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2005
|
0.77
|
|
89
|
Dual-epidural catheter technique and perioperative outcomes after Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy.
|
Reg Anesth Pain Med
|
2012
|
0.77
|
|
90
|
Pulmonary resection for metastatic malignant fibrous histiocytoma: an analysis of prognostic factors.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2005
|
0.76
|
|
91
|
Surgical management of congenital cystic lung malformations in older patients.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.76
|
|
92
|
Critical care: American Board of Thoracic Surgery update.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
93
|
Laparoscopic conversion from Nissen to partial fundoplication for refractory dysphagia.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
94
|
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery: update.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
95
|
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery: update.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
96
|
Esophageal Cancer: Associations With (pN+) Lymph Node Metastases.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
97
|
Chronotype, sport participation, and positive personality-trait-like individual differences.
|
Chronobiol Int
|
2015
|
0.75
|
|
98
|
Surgical treatment of tumors of the proximal stomach with involvement of the distal esophagus: a 26-year experience with Siewert type III tumors.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2006
|
0.75
|
|
99
|
Emotions, cognitive interference, and concentration disruption in youth sport.
|
J Sports Sci
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
100
|
The outcome of pulmonary resection for invasive fungal infection complicating haematological malignancy.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
101
|
Bidirectional Associations between Sport Involvement and Mental Health in Adolescence.
|
Med Sci Sports Exerc
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
102
|
Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy.
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Surg Clin North Am
|
2005
|
0.75
|
|
103
|
Rare tracheal chondroid hamartoma masquerading as asthma in a 14-year-old girl.
|
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol
|
2004
|
0.75
|
|
104
|
Management of the irradiated bronchus after lobectomy for lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2003
|
0.75
|