Operative Neurosurgery

Top Research Topics at Operative Neurosurgery?

Operative Neurosurgery generally zeroes in on subjects such as Surgery, Radiology, Aneurysm, Anatomy and Microsurgery. It facilitated presentations on Surgery research, particularly Craniotomy, Endoscopy, Lumbar, Decompression and Preoperative care. The research on Radiology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Lesion and Resection.

Topics in Aneurysm explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Internal carotid artery, Occlusion, Middle cerebral artery and Subarachnoid hemorrhage. The study on Magnetic resonance imaging presented in it intersects with the topics under Nuclear medicine.

• Surgery (47.02%)
• Radiology (24.68%)
• Aneurysm (11.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Graded repair of cranial base defects and cerebrospinal fluid leaks in transsphenoidal surgery. (232 citations)
• Functional brain mapping and its applications to neurosurgery. (138 citations)
• Endoscopic transnasal approach to the cavernous sinus versus transcranial route: anatomic study. (131 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Operative Neurosurgery:

The most cited articles explore disciplines such as Surgery, Radiology, Occipital nerve stimulation, Anatomy and Magnetic resonance imaging. In the Surgery research discussed in the journal papers, Aneurysm, Microsurgery, Embolization, Craniotomy and Base of skull are all tackled. Issues in Radiology were discussed in the published papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Navigation system, Transtentorial approach and Pathology.

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.

Top authors and change over time

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

• Michael T. Lawton (101 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
• Robert F. Spetzler (73 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 44 less than at the previous edition,
• Benjamin K Hendricks (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Arnau Benet (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Ossama Al-Mefty (41 papers) published 39 papers at the last edition, 38 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (146 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 51 less than at the previous edition,
• University of California, San Francisco (110 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Mayo Clinic (103 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 16 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Miami (73 papers) published 38 papers at the last edition, 17 more than at the previous edition,
• Brigham and Women's Hospital (56 papers) published 40 papers at the last edition, 31 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, 10.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.05% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.36% of all publications and 31.71% 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 and Growth in Operative Neurosurgery

Operative neurosurgery is a complex and constantly evolving field, offering a myriad of opportunities for both established professionals and those looking to begin their careers. Neurosurgery professionals can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, research laboratories and more. The field is ripe with potential for scientific discovery and advancements in patient care. Those interested in pursuing a career in this discipline often start with a solid foundation of study in the biological and physical sciences. Advanced education at the doctoral level, as well as a residency program, is typically the next step for these professionals. For those looking to initiate their career journey, it is beneficial to understand the detailed educational and certification requirements. You can get more information on starting your journey with this comprehensive guide on how to become a nurse in Colorado. Aside from the direct healthcare providers, there are also numerous career opportunities for individuals interested in the administrative, research, and educational sectors of neurosurgery. These can include positions such as medical science liaisons, clinical research coordinators, and neurosurgery educators. It's important to note that the field of operative neurosurgery is continuously evolving with advancements in technology and medical research. Professionals must stay up-to-date with the latest advancements, techniques and research findings to offer the best patient care. By doing so, they not only provide the best possible care to their patients, but also contribute to the future development and evolution of the field of operative neurosurgery.