Highlights
- •The 16 classic cited AJS papers were characterized.
- •Were based on careful clinical observations, innovation, and build on prior published work.
- •Citation recapitulated surgical history.
Abstract
Background
We performed a bibliometric analysis of the American Journal of Surgery (AJS) to identify,
characterize and place within a historical context, its published classic cited papers
(CCPs).
Methods
Bibliometric data from papers published in the AJS between January 1, 1945, and December
31, 2021 was extracted from the Web of Science database. Analysis was performed utilizing
Bibliometrix and VOSViewer software.
Results
27,070 papers were published in the AJS over the study period. There were 16 CCPs,
including 5 Top CCPs, identified. Review of the Top CCPs reveals that they are based
on careful clinical observations, innovation and generally build on prior published
work. Top CCPs usually are specific to a particular diagnosis or a commonly performed
procedure, as such papers frequently present a scoring or classification system, or
important details related to new operative approaches or techniques.
Conclusions
Bibliometric study of the AJS has allowed for identification, characterization and
appreciation of many of the key changes that have occurred in the discipline throughout
the history of modern surgery.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: January 06, 2023
Accepted:
January 6,
2023
Received:
December 9,
2022
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