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Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
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1
|
Short-term outcomes following open versus minimally invasive esophagectomy for cancer in England: a population-based national study.
|
Ann Surg
|
2012
|
4.12
|
|
2
|
Transthoracic versus transhiatal esophagectomy for the treatment of esophagogastric cancer: a meta-analysis.
|
Ann Surg
|
2011
|
1.80
|
|
3
|
Reduced risk of medical morbidity and mortality in patients selected for laparoscopic colorectal resection in England: a population-based study.
|
Arch Surg
|
2011
|
1.59
|
|
4
|
Anti-reflux surgery for lung transplant recipients in the presence of impedance-detected duodenogastroesophageal reflux and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome: a study of efficacy and safety.
|
J Heart Lung Transplant
|
2013
|
1.52
|
|
5
|
Interventions designed to prevent healthcare bed-related injuries in patients.
|
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
|
2012
|
1.51
|
|
6
|
Learning curve and case selection in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: systematic review and international multicenter analysis of 4852 cases.
|
Dis Colon Rectum
|
2012
|
1.50
|
|
7
|
High reliability in health care.
|
BMJ
|
2010
|
1.49
|
|
8
|
Instrument for objective assessment of appropriateness of surgical bed occupancy: validation study.
|
BMJ
|
2003
|
1.45
|
|
9
|
Systematic review on mentoring and simulation in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
|
Ann Surg
|
2010
|
1.34
|
|
10
|
Hospital volume, proportion resected and mortality from oesophageal and gastric cancer: a population-based study in England, 2004-2008.
|
Gut
|
2012
|
1.29
|
|
11
|
The performance of master surgeons on the Advanced Dundee Endoscopic Psychomotor Tester: contrast validity study.
|
Arch Surg
|
2002
|
1.24
|
|
12
|
Technical factors that affect anastomotic integrity following esophagectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis.
|
Ann Surg Oncol
|
2013
|
1.18
|
|
13
|
Laparoscopic assisted distal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer: is it an alternative to the open approach?
|
Surg Oncol
|
2008
|
1.16
|
|
14
|
Surgical adverse events: a systematic review.
|
Am J Surg
|
2013
|
1.07
|
|
15
|
Development, validation and implementation of a monitoring tool for training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the English National Training Program.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2010
|
1.07
|
|
16
|
Analysis of laboratory-based laparoscopic colorectal surgery workshops within the English National Training Programme.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2010
|
1.06
|
|
17
|
Design, delivery, and validation of a trainer curriculum for the national laparoscopic colorectal training program in England.
|
Ann Surg
|
2015
|
1.06
|
|
18
|
Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: International Registry Results of the First 720 Cases.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.99
|
|
19
|
Observational clinical human reliability analysis (OCHRA) for competency assessment in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at the specialist level.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2011
|
0.99
|
|
20
|
Abdominal wall lift versus positive-pressure capnoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: randomized controlled trial.
|
Ann Surg
|
2004
|
0.97
|
|
21
|
Risk prediction score in laparoscopic colorectal surgery training: experience from the English National Training Program.
|
Ann Surg
|
2015
|
0.97
|
|
22
|
Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry analysis of exhaled breath for volatile organic compound profiling of esophago-gastric cancer.
|
Anal Chem
|
2013
|
0.97
|
|
23
|
Influence of Surgical Resection of Hepatic Metastases From Gastric Adenocarcinoma on Long-term Survival: Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.96
|
|
24
|
Metabolic profiling detects field effects in nondysplastic tissue from esophageal cancer patients.
|
Cancer Res
|
2010
|
0.96
|
|
25
|
Observational tools for assessment of procedural skills: a systematic review.
|
Am J Surg
|
2011
|
0.96
|
|
26
|
Is competency assessment at the specialist level achievable? A study for the national training programme in laparoscopic colorectal surgery in England.
|
Ann Surg
|
2013
|
0.96
|
|
27
|
Selected ion flow tube-MS analysis of headspace vapor from gastric content for the diagnosis of gastro-esophageal cancer.
|
Anal Chem
|
2012
|
0.95
|
|
28
|
Randomized controlled trial on the effect of coaching in simulated laparoscopic training.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2013
|
0.95
|
|
29
|
Long-term survival after gastrectomy for cancer in randomized, controlled oncological trials: comparison between West and East.
|
Ann Surg Oncol
|
2013
|
0.95
|
|
30
|
Clinical and educational proficiency gain of supervised laparoscopic colorectal surgical trainees.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2013
|
0.94
|
|
31
|
The effects of stress and coping on surgical performance during simulations.
|
Ann Surg
|
2010
|
0.94
|
|
32
|
Hospital volume and survival in oesophagectomy and gastrectomy for cancer.
|
Eur J Cancer
|
2011
|
0.92
|
|
33
|
Optimum shadow-casting illumination for endoscopic task performance.
|
Arch Surg
|
2004
|
0.92
|
|
34
|
Morphological analysis of optical coherence tomography images for automated classification of gastrointestinal tissues.
|
Biomed Opt Express
|
2011
|
0.91
|
|
35
|
Laser-pumped endoscopic illumination source.
|
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
|
2008
|
0.91
|
|
36
|
Objective evidence for optimum knot configuration.
|
World J Surg
|
2008
|
0.90
|
|
37
|
Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry analysis of volatile metabolites in urine headspace for the profiling of gastro-esophageal cancer.
|
Anal Chem
|
2013
|
0.90
|
|
38
|
Laparoscopic revision of failed antireflux surgery: a systematic review.
|
Am J Surg
|
2011
|
0.90
|
|
39
|
A systematic proactive risk assessment of hazards in surgical wards: a quantitative study.
|
Ann Surg
|
2012
|
0.89
|
|
40
|
Ergonomic assessment of optimum operating table height for hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2008
|
0.88
|
|
41
|
Surgeon Volume and Cancer Esophagectomy, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy: A Population-based Study in England.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.87
|
|
42
|
Failure to rescue patients after reintervention in gastroesophageal cancer surgery in England.
|
JAMA Surg
|
2013
|
0.87
|
|
43
|
Assessment of specialists in cardiovascular practice.
|
Nat Rev Cardiol
|
2009
|
0.87
|
|
44
|
Is It Time to Centralize High-risk Cancer Care in the United States? Comparison of Outcomes of Esophagectomy Between England and the United States.
|
Ann Surg
|
2015
|
0.86
|
|
45
|
Evidence-based choice of esophageal stent for the palliative management of malignant dysphagia.
|
World J Surg
|
2008
|
0.86
|
|
46
|
Poor 1-year survival in elderly patients undergoing nonelective colorectal resection.
|
Dis Colon Rectum
|
2012
|
0.85
|
|
47
|
On-line, real time monitoring of exhaled trace gases by SIFT-MS in the perioperative setting: a feasibility study.
|
Analyst
|
2011
|
0.85
|
|
48
|
Gastrointestinal images: complete tubular duplication of the oesophagus in an adult.
|
J Gastrointest Surg
|
2010
|
0.85
|
|
49
|
Influence of instrument size on endoscopic task performance in pediatric intracorporeal knot tying: smaller instruments are better in infants.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2007
|
0.84
|
|
50
|
Meta-analysis of D1 versus D2 gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma: let us move on to another era.
|
Ann Surg
|
2014
|
0.84
|
|
51
|
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2012
|
0.84
|
|
52
|
Quantitative analysis of intraoperative communication in open and laparoscopic surgery.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2012
|
0.84
|
|
53
|
Optimal angle between instrument shaft and handle for laparoscopic bowel suturing.
|
Arch Surg
|
2004
|
0.83
|
|
54
|
In vivo thermography during small bowel fusion using radiofrequency energy.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2010
|
0.82
|
|
55
|
Stress management training for surgeons-a randomized, controlled, intervention study.
|
Ann Surg
|
2011
|
0.82
|
|
56
|
Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Exhaled Breath for the Identification of Volatile Organic Compound Biomarkers in Esophageal and Gastric Adenocarcinoma.
|
Ann Surg
|
2015
|
0.81
|
|
57
|
National outcomes and uptake of laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer in England.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2013
|
0.81
|
|
58
|
A Comparison of DESI-MS and LC-MS for the Lipidomic Profiling of Human Cancer Tissue.
|
J Am Soc Mass Spectrom
|
2016
|
0.79
|
|
59
|
Visual exposure using single-handed magnet-driven intra-abdominal wireless camera in minimal access surgery: is better than 30 degrees endoscope.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2008
|
0.79
|
|
60
|
Exhaled breath analysis for the diagnosis and assessment of endoluminal gastrointestinal diseases.
|
J Clin Gastroenterol
|
2015
|
0.79
|
|
61
|
Influence of respiratory variables on the on-line detection of exhaled trace gases by PTR-MS.
|
Thorax
|
2011
|
0.79
|
|
62
|
Techniques to increase lymph node harvest from gastrointestinal cancer specimens: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
|
Histopathology
|
2012
|
0.79
|
|
63
|
Impact of established skills in open surgery on the proficiency gain process for laparoscopic surgery.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2010
|
0.78
|
|
64
|
Non-vascular experimental and clinical applications of advanced bipolar radiofrequency thermofusion technology in the thorax and abdomen: a systematic review.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2014
|
0.78
|
|
65
|
The Influence of Gastric Cancer Screening on the Stage at Diagnosis and Survival: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies in the Far East.
|
J Clin Gastroenterol
|
2016
|
0.77
|
|
66
|
Information needs in operating room teams: what is right, what is wrong, and what is needed?
|
Surg Endosc
|
2010
|
0.77
|
|
67
|
Repeatability of the measurement of exhaled volatile metabolites using selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry.
|
J Am Soc Mass Spectrom
|
2010
|
0.77
|
|
68
|
Linked Hospital and Primary Care Database Analysis of the Incidence and Impact of Psychiatric Morbidity Following Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery in England.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.77
|
|
69
|
Methods of quality assurance in multicenter trials in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review.
|
Ann Surg
|
2014
|
0.76
|
|
70
|
Interventions designed to prevent healthcare bed-related injuries in patients.
|
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
|
2011
|
0.76
|
|
71
|
Root cause analysis of internal hernia and Roux limb compression after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass using observational clinical human reliability assessment.
|
Surg Obes Relat Dis
|
2011
|
0.76
|
|
72
|
The feasibility, safety and outcomes of laparoscopic re-operation for achalasia.
|
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
73
|
Is an intra-oesophageal bougie of use during Nissen fundoplication?
|
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
74
|
Solid-state semiconductors are better alternatives to arc-lamps for efficient and uniform illumination in minimal access surgery.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2008
|
0.75
|
|
75
|
Effectiveness of an audible reminder on hand hygiene adherence.
|
Am J Infect Control
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
76
|
Emergency Presentation of Esophagogastric Cancer: Predictors and Long-term Prognosis.
|
Ann Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
77
|
Investigation of C3-C10 aldehydes in the exhaled breath of healthy subjects using selected ion flow tube-mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS).
|
J Breath Res
|
2014
|
0.75
|
|
78
|
Optical, thermal, and electrical monitoring of radio-frequency tissue modification.
|
J Biomed Opt
|
2010
|
0.75
|
|
79
|
Real time cancer prediction based on objective tissue compliance measurement in endoscopic surgery.
|
Ann Surg
|
2014
|
0.75
|
|
80
|
Real-time optical monitoring of radio-frequency tissue fusion by continuous wave transmission spectroscopy.
|
J Biomed Opt
|
2009
|
0.75
|
|
81
|
Recertification: what do specialists think about skill assessment?
|
Surgeon
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
82
|
Making meaning from sensory cues: a qualitative investigation of postgraduate learning in the operating room.
|
Acad Med
|
2015
|
0.75
|
|
83
|
Optimal trocar placement for ergonomic intracorporeal sewing and knotting in laparoscopic hiatal surgery.
|
Am J Surg
|
2010
|
0.75
|
|
84
|
Effect of Esophageal Cancer Surgeon Volume on Management and Mortality From Emergency Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions: Population-based Cohort Study.
|
Ann Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
85
|
Understanding Administrative Data.
|
Ann Surg
|
2015
|
0.75
|
|
86
|
Raman spectroscopic evidence of tissue restructuring in heat-induced tissue fusion.
|
J Biophotonics
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
87
|
Practice Patterns and Outcomes After Hospital Admission With Acute Para-esophageal Hernia in England.
|
Ann Surg
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
88
|
Exhaled nitric oxide as biomarker of acute lung injury: an unfulfilled promise?
|
J Breath Res
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
89
|
Radiofrequency-induced small bowel thermofusion: an ex vivo study of intestinal seal adequacy using mechanical and imaging modalities.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
90
|
Optimisation of sampling parameters for standardised exhaled breath sampling.
|
J Breath Res
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
91
|
Understanding Administrative Data.
|
Ann Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
92
|
A real-time compliance mapping system using standard endoscopic surgical forceps.
|
IEEE Trans Biomed Eng
|
2009
|
0.75
|
|
93
|
Application of Gold Nanorods for Photothermal Therapy in Ex Vivo Human Oesophagogastric Adenocarcinoma.
|
J Biomed Nanotechnol
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
94
|
Employing bending beam transducer design and statistical algorithms to develop a clinical real time tissue compliance mapping system.
|
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
|
2007
|
0.75
|
|
95
|
Breath Volatile Organic Compound Profiling of Colorectal Cancer Using Selected Ion Flow-Tube Mass Spectrometry.
|
Ann Surg
|
2017
|
0.75
|