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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

0032-1052

Published by: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 592 114 572 32

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 240
Documents by Best Scientists*: 690
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 220
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.222
Impact Factor: 3.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery generally zeroes in on subjects such as Surgery, Anatomy, Orthodontics, Plastic surgery and Pathology. Surgery research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Breast reconstruction and MEDLINE.

  • Surgery (41.38%)
  • Anatomy (12.29%)
  • Orthodontics (6.15%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Hemangiomas and vascular malformations in infants and children: a classification based on endothelial characteristics. (2565 citations)
  • Soft tissue tumors (2317 citations)
  • SYSTEM OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (2010 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:

Surgery, Anatomy, Plastic surgery, Surgical Flaps and Breast reconstruction are the main subjects of interest in the most cited publications. The journal papers connects the study in Surgery with the closely related areas of Mastectomy. The most cited publications hold forums on Breast reconstruction that merge themes from other disciplines such as Mammaplasty and Rectus abdominis muscle.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery primarily focuses on research topics in Surgery, MEDLINE, Plastic surgery, Breast reconstruction and General surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery held discussions to help close the divide between two different fields of study: Surgery and In patient. It explores topics in MEDLINE which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Text mining, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Family medicine and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

It focuses on Plastic surgery as well as the interrelated topic of Medical education. The studies in Breast reconstruction featured incorporate elements of Mastectomy and Implant.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Reply: Changing the Paradigm: Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Advanced Stage Lower Extremity Lymphedema. (9 citations)
  • Evidence-Based Performance Measures for Rhinoplasty: A Multidisciplinary Performance Measure Set (7 citations)
  • Reply: Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction with Simultaneous Nipple-Sparing Mastopexy Utilizing an Inferiorly Based Adipodermal Flap: Our Experience with Prepectoral and Subpectoral Techniques. (7 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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Khoo Boo-Chai (1000 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hal G. Bingham (753 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rod J. Rohrich (620 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Eugene H. Courtiss (518 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Serge Krupp (517 papers) absent at the last 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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (655 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (498 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • New York University (452 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (383 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (333 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 3 less 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, 25.31% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.76% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.12% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.27% of all publications and 42.86% 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.

Nursing Licensing and Educational Requirements in Surgical Fields

A critical component of any surgical team is the presence of qualified nursing staff. Nurses play an integral role, assisting with procedures, providing post-operative care, and helping educate patients about their conditions and treatments. Furthermore, the requirements for becoming a licensed nurse vary widely depending on location and specialty. For instance, the criteria for obtaining a nursing license in Louisiana can be found [here](https://research.com/careers/louisiana-nursing-license-requirements "louisiana nursing license requirements nursing license education requirements"). To be considered eligible to work in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nurses often need to possess specialized knowledge and skills. These can be gained through relevant coursework, clinical experience, and often, additional certification. Understanding the anatomy, common procedures, potential complications, and patient-care protocols specific to plastic and reconstructive surgery is vital. Nursing education programs often include courses designed to familiarize students with surgical settings, and many nurses elect to take additional classes or certification programs in areas of special interest. Core nursing education generally includes topics such as human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and patient care. Clinical rotations provide hands-on experience in a variety of settings. Advanced practice nurses (APNs), such as nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners, must complete a master's or doctoral degree program in nursing and earn additional certification in their area of specialty. APNs who wish to specialize in a surgical field like plastic and reconstructive surgery may also need to complete a fellowship, which provides additional clinical hours and training under the supervision of experienced physicians and nurses. Ultimately, the complexity of plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures requires a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter from all involved healthcare professionals. This an excellent example of the necessity and value of continuous education and specialization in the healthcare field. Nurses interested in this specialty are advised to review their state's requirements, such as the Louisiana nursing license requirements, to aid in their career planning.

Top Publications

  • Giving Meaning to Differences in BREAST-Q Scores: Minimal Important Difference for Breast Reconstruction Patients.

    Sophocles H Voineskos;Anne F Klassen;Stefan J Cano;Andrea L Pusic

    (2020)
    114 Citations
  • Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. Results of a Consensus Conference.

    David W Chang;Joseph Dayan;Arin K Greene;John K MacDonald

    (2021)
    87 Citations
  • Women in Leadership and Their Influence on the Gender Diversity of Academic Plastic Surgery Programs.

    Alexandra M. Keane;Ellen L. Larson;Ellen L. Larson;Katherine B. Santosa;Katherine B. Santosa;Bianca Vannucci;Bianca Vannucci

    (2021)
    76 Citations
  • Prepectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: Safety Outcome Endpoints and Delineation of Risk Factors.

    Kassandra P. Nealon;Rachel E. Weitzman;Nikhil Sobti;Michele Gadd

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Obesity and Breast Reconstruction: Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes in a Multicenter, Prospective Study.

    Dhivya R. Srinivasa;Mark W. Clemens;Ji Qi;Jennifer B. Hamill

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • Autologous Breast Reconstruction versus Implant-Based Reconstruction: How Do Long-Term Costs and Health Care Use Compare?

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Changing Role of Septal Extension versus Columellar Grafts in Modern Rhinoplasty.

    Rod J. Rohrich;Paul D. Durand;Erez Dayan

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • Supercharge End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous–to–Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer Restores Intrinsic Function in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • Prepectoral Two-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction with and without Acellular Dermal Matrix: Do We See a Difference?

    (2020)
    53 Citations
  • Refining Indications for the Supercharge End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous to Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.

    (2020)
    51 Citations

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