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Microsurgery
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Microsurgery

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2591 21 31 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 30
Documents by Best Scientists*: 44
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 79
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.822
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Microsurgery?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Surgery, Microsurgery, Anatomy, Anastomosis and Free flap. The journal covers various topics on Surgery such as Transplantation, Soft tissue, Vein, Artery and Surgical Flaps. Research on Transplantation addressed in it frequently intersections with the field of Pathology.

In the journal, Breast reconstruction, Thrombosis, Anesthesia and Replantation are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Microsurgery research. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Anesthesia but it intersects with the subject of Ischemia. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Replantation and the similar topic of Amputation.

The research on Anatomy discussed in Microsurgery draws on the closely related field of Regeneration (biology). Surgical anastomosis is a focus of the presented Anastomosis works and it dives deep in Surgical anastomosis. The study on Free flap presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Plastic surgery.

  • Surgery (71.71%)
  • Microsurgery (33.25%)
  • Anatomy (20.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Schwann cells, neurotrophic factors, and peripheral nerve regeneration (423 citations)
  • Nerve repair by means of tubulization: literature review and personal clinical experience comparing biological and synthetic conduits for sensory nerve repair. (286 citations)
  • Complications from silicon-polymer intubulation of nerves. (257 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Microsurgery:

The most cited articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Surgery, Microsurgery, Anatomy, Anastomosis and Free flap. The works on Microsurgery tackled in the journal articles bring together disciplines like Lymphedema, Anesthesia, Replantation, Thrombosis and Surgical Flaps. The published articles facilitate discussions on Anatomy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Vein and Regeneration (biology).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Surgery, Free flap, Anastomosis, Lymphedema and Breast reconstruction are tackled in Microsurgery. Aside from discussions in Surgery, the journal also deals with the subject of Lymphatic system which intersects with Indocyanine green disciplines. Topics in Free flap were tackled in line with various other fields like Microsurgery, Soft tissue, Mandible and Head and neck.

Soft tissue research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Posterior tibial artery and Anatomy. The studies on Anastomosis discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Vein and Dissection (medical). Issues in Lymphedema were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Groin and Lymph node.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A prospective study on combined lymphedema surgery: Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph nodes transfer and lymphaticovenous anastomosis followed by suction lipectomy (11 citations)
  • Use of the BHS robotic scope to perform lymphovenous anastomosis. (4 citations)
  • Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) for treatment of iatrogenic lymphocele in the thigh (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Microsurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hung-Chi Chen (65 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • William C. Lineaweaver (51 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Warren M. Rozen (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mario F. Scaglioni (42 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Takumi Yamamoto (41 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Microsurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (82 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Chang Gung University (76 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (74 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend (70 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • China Medical University (Taiwan) (65 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 26.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.03% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.62% of all publications and 63.79% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Microsurgery

This thriving field of medicine provides ample career opportunities, especially for those with a knack for intricate hand-eye coordination and precision. Aspiring surgeons wanting to specialize in microsurgery must complete medical school, followed by a residency in general surgery and fellowship in this delicate subspecialty. Much like any specialized field in medicine, pursuing a career in microsurgery entails fulfilling specific requirements, which might vary depending on your geographical location.

For instance, obtaining a medical license in the state of Kansas, for instance, requires applicants to satisfy a set of defined kansas nursing license requirements. Qualifications include, but are not limited to, completing an approved nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN examination, and providing proof of identity and citizenship. Furthermore, applicants should submit fingerprints for a state and federal background check and complete the Kansas Registered Nurse License by Examination Application. Details of license fees and processing times can be explored on this page.

Becoming a successful microsurgeon requires extensive practice and continuous professional development, including regular engagement with the latest research and keeping abreast of emerging trends in the field. Up-and-coming microsurgeons are encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge in the field by undertaking original research and publishing their findings in reputable journals such as Microsurgery.

Top Publications

  • Preoperative vascular mapping for anterolateral thigh flap surgeries: A clinical trial of photoacoustic tomography imaging.

    Itaru Tsuge;Susumu Saito;Goshiro Yamamoto;Hiroyuki Sekiguchi

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • A meta-analysis of functional outcomes in rat sciatic nerve injury models.

    Anthony DeLeonibus;Majid Rezaei;Vahe Fahradyan;Jerry Silver

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Muscle/musculocutaneous versus fasciocutaneous free flap reconstruction in the lower extremity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Cervical paraspinal skeletal muscle index outperforms frailty indices to predict postoperative adverse events in operable head and neck cancer with microvascular reconstruction

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Evaluation of <scp>MR‐neurography</scp> in diagnosis and treatment in peripheral nerve surgery of the upper extremity: A matched cohort study

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Surgical anatomy of ovine facial and hypoglossal nerves for facial nerve reconstruction and regeneration research: An experimental study in sheep.

    Yosuke Niimi;Hajime Matsumine;Satoshi Fukuda;John R. Salsbury

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Management of postoperative microvascular compromise and ischemia reperfusion injury in breast reconstruction using autologous tissue transfer: Retrospective review of 2103 flaps.

    Michelle Coriddi;Paige Myers;Babak Mehrara;Jonas Nelson

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • The correlation of the perforators and the accessory saphenous vein in a profunda femoris artery perforator flap for additional venous anastomosis: A cadaveric study and clinical application.

    Ryo Karakawa;Hidehiko Yoshimatsu;Yuma Fuse;Akitatsu Hayashi

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Evaluation of dual release of stromal cell‐derived factor‐1 and basic fibroblast growth factor with nerve conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration: An experimental study in mice

    Kosuke Shintani;Takuya Uemura;Takuya Uemura;Kiyohito Takamatsu;Takuya Yokoi

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Thigh reconstruction between form and function: An algorithm for flap selection based on a series of 70 oncological patients.

    (2023)
    8 Citations

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