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Texas Plastic Surgery

In research, Texas Plastic Surgery stands highest in Surgery (#1,087 of 3,248 worldwide), Health Sciences (#6,442 of 16,688 worldwide) and Medicine (#6,453 of 14,558 worldwide), over all time. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Surgery and Medicine (Surgery is 16.4× its share of world research).

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World rank, all time
#20,350
of 34,923
Rank in United States
#4,230
of 7,310
Research works
583
◆ 0% vs 2018-21
Citations
14k
23.7 per fractional work
Top-10% rate
9.8%
all institutions 10.0%
vs its own fields
0.80×
1.00× is exactly expected
Open access
17%
world 40%
International
22%
world 18%
Texas Plastic Surgery

What is Texas Plastic Surgery known for in research?

The fields where it stands highest, over all time, ranked among every institution above the floor in each field.

FieldWorld rankWhere that sitsTop-10% rateWorks
SurgerySubfield #1,087 of 3,248 15.0%217
Health SciencesDomain #6,442 of 16,688 11.4%475
MedicineField #6,453 of 14,558 11.6%454

Each strip is that field's whole ranked pool, with the notch where Texas Plastic Surgery sits in it, in the colour of the band that rank falls in. The track under the rate is the rate itself: it carries no average mark, because the average differs by field (from about 6% in Dentistry to 21% in Economics).

Which fields of science does Texas Plastic Surgery work in?

In 2022-now, 86% of research at Texas Plastic Surgery is in Health Sciences, 8% in Life Sciences. Its largest fields are Medicine (81%), Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (6%), Neuroscience (3%). It does 3.2× the world's share of Health Sciences.

Health Sciences: 49 fractional works · 85.8% of its workMedicine: 47 fractional works · 81.5% of its workSurgery: 22 fractional works · 38.6% of its workDermatology: 6 fractional works · 10.0% of its workOncology: 2 fractional works · 3.2% of its workUrology: 2 fractional works · 2.8% of its workEpidemiology: 2 fractional works · 2.7% of its workRehabilitation: 1 fractional works · 2.5% of its workPulmonary and Respiratory Medicine: 1 fractional works · 2.3% of its workNeurology: 1 fractional works · 2.3% of its workRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging: 1 fractional works · 2.3% of its workPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health: 1 fractional works · 2.1% of its workPathology and Forensic Medicine: 1 fractional works · 2.1% of its workPhysiology: 1 fractional works · 1.6% of its workRheumatology: 1 fractional works · 1.4% of its workOtorhinolaryngology: 1 fractional works · 1.3% of its workGenetics: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workCritical Care and Intensive Care Medicine: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workOrthopedics and Sports Medicine: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workPharmacology: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workHematology: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workTransplantation: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workAnesthesiology and Pain Medicine: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workInternal Medicine: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workHealth Informatics: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workPediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workHealth Professions: 1 fractional works · 2.5% of its workGeneral Health Professions: 1 fractional works · 1.5% of its workEmergency Medical Services: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workMedical Laboratory Technology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workOccupational Therapy: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workDentistry: 1 fractional works · 1.6% of its workOral Surgery: 1 fractional works · 0.9% of its workOrthodontics: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workVeterinary: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmall Animals: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workLife Sciences: 5 fractional works · 8.5% of its workBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 3 fractional works · 5.8% of its workCancer Research: 1 fractional works · 1.8% of its workMolecular Biology: 1 fractional works · 1.7% of its workGenetics: 1 fractional works · 1.7% of its workDevelopmental Biology: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workCell Biology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workNeuroscience: 1 fractional works · 2.5% of its workCognitive Neuroscience: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workSensory Systems: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workCellular and Molecular Neuroscience: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workNeurology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workImmunology and Microbiology: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workSocial Sciences: 2 fractional works · 3.2% of its workPsychology: 1 fractional works · 2.3% of its workClinical Psychology: 1 fractional works · 2.1% of its workSocial Psychology: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workSocial Sciences: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workGender Studies: 0 fractional works · 0.5% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workBusiness, Management and Accounting: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workBusiness and International Management: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workPhysical Sciences: 1 fractional works · 2.5% of its workEngineering: 1 fractional works · 1.6% of its workBiomedical Engineering: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.5% of its workMaterials Science: 0 fractional works · 0.5% of its workMaterials Chemistry: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workComputer Science: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workArtificial Intelligence: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workEnvironmental Science: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workALL ITS WORKTexas PlasticSurgery57fractional works, 2022-now
Life Sciences8%Physical Sciences3%Health Sciences86%Social Sciences3%

Each ring splits the one inside it: the four domains of science, their fields, their subfields. Size is fractional works in 2022-now. Every slice is a page; the interactive view zooms down to single topics and colours each by how much more of it this institution does than the world.

Its 4 domains and 14 fields, with their numbers
    1. Medicine4781.5%
    2. Health Professions12.5%
    3. Dentistry11.6%
    4. Veterinary00.3%
    1. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology35.8%
    2. Neuroscience12.5%
    3. Immunology and Microbiology00.1%
    1. Psychology12.3%
    2. Social Sciences00.6%
    3. Business, Management and Accounting00.2%
    1. Engineering11.6%
    2. Materials Science00.5%
    3. Computer Science00.2%
    4. Environmental Science00.2%
All of science, and how each field's share has moved since 1950: the Science domain explorer

What does Texas Plastic Surgery specialise in?

Where its research is concentrated relative to its size: Surgery takes 16.4× the share of its output that it takes of world research.

  1. SurgerySubfield · 22.1 works16×
  2. MedicineField · 46.7 works4.2×
← less than its size predicts1×more →

Location quotient, a volume reading rather than an impact one. It surfaces small, lopsided specialities.

Field profile

Location quotient across every field it publishes in: outside the ring is more than an institution of this size would be expected to publish, inside it is less.

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 1.09× its world share, 3 worksBiochemistry, Geneti…Immunology and Microbiology: 0.10× its world share, 0 worksImmunology and Micro…Neuroscience: 1.56× its world share, 1 worksNeuroscienceComputer Science: 0.03× its world share, 0 worksComputer ScienceEngineering: 0.11× its world share, 1 worksEngineeringEnvironmental Science: 0.03× its world share, 0 worksEnvironmental ScienceMaterials Science: 0.14× its world share, 0 worksMaterials ScienceDentistry: 3.23× its world share, 1 worksDentistryHealth Professions: 0.96× its world share, 2 worksHealth ProfessionsMedicine: 4.24× its world share, 47 worksMedicineVeterinary: 2.14× its world share, 0 worksVeterinaryBusiness, Management and Accounting: 0.07× its world share, 0 worksBusiness, Management…Psychology: 0.77× its world share, 1 worksPsychologySocial Sciences: 0.05× its world share, 0 worksSocial Sciences1×world share
more than its size predictsabout as predictedless

Rings at 0.5×, 1× and 2×. Widest outward: Medicine, 4.2×. Every wedge is a field page.

All 14 fields, with their numbers
  1. Medicine4.24×47 works
  2. Dentistry3.23×1 works
  3. Veterinary2.14×0 works
  4. Neuroscience1.56×1 works
  5. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology1.09×3 works
  6. Health Professions0.96×2 works
  7. Psychology0.77×1 works
  8. Materials Science0.14×0 works
  9. Engineering0.11×1 works
  10. Immunology and Microbiology0.10×0 works
  11. Business, Management and Accounting0.07×0 works
  12. Social Sciences0.05×0 works
  13. Computer Science0.03×0 works
  14. Environmental Science0.03×0 works

Who are the top researchers at Texas Plastic Surgery?

Ranked on the quality score, Minas T. Chrysopoulo and Jose Enrique Barrera lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Texas Plastic Surgery.

  1. 1 Minas T. Chrysopoulo United States · #2,141,733 worldwide 617 citations · 34 works
  2. 2 Jose Enrique Barrera United States · #5,457,552 worldwide 1.7k citations · 100 works
All ranked researchers at Texas Plastic Surgery

What are the most cited papers from Texas Plastic Surgery?

The most cited paper from Texas Plastic Surgery is "STROCSS 2019 Guideline: Strengthening the reporting of cohort studies in surgery" (Riaz Agha et al., 2019), with 1,598 citations. Next come "Is there publication bias in the reporting of cancer risk in Barrett's esophagus?" (739) and "Phase II Study of Weekly Docetaxel and Trastuzumab for Patients With HER-2–Overexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancer" (574).

Most cited papers
#PaperReleasedCitations
1 STROCSS 2019 Guideline: Strengthening the reporting of cohort studies in surgery Riaz Agha et al. · International Journal of Surgery Open access 6 Nov 2019 1,598
2 Is there publication bias in the reporting of cancer risk in Barrett's esophagus? Nicholas J. Shaheen, Melissa A. Crosby, Eugene M. Bozymski et al. · Gastroenterology Aug 2000 739
3 Phase II Study of Weekly Docetaxel and Trastuzumab for Patients With HER-2–Overexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancer Francisco J. Esteva, Vicente Valero, Daniel J. Booser et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology Apr 2002 574
4 Pyoderma gangrenosum: an updated review Eleonora Ruocco, Sonia Sangiuliano, Antonietta Gerarda Gravina et al. · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 11 Mar 2009 500
5 The Youthful Cheek and the Deep Medial Fat Compartment Rod J. Rohrich, Joel E. Pessa, Brunno Ristow · Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 23 May 2008 318
All 60 most cited papers, with filters and sorting

Which keywords describe research at Texas Plastic Surgery?

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Complications, Quality of Life, Breast Reconstruction, Anatomy, Cosmetic Surgery, Free Flap, Microsurgical Reconstruction and Radiotherapy.

▲ more of its work than of the world's◆ about the world's share▼ less than the world's

Size is fractional works in 2022-now in the topics tagged with each word; colour is the word's share of this institution's work against its share of the world's. The 40 words are chosen for being large and distinctive. Each links to the topic it comes from most.

All 40 words, with their numbers
  1. Complications13▲ 44×7 topics
  2. Quality of Life9▲ 10×14 topics
  3. Breast Reconstruction8▲ 219×2 topics
  4. Epidemiology7▲ 3.1×15 topics
  5. Anatomy6▲ 147×2 topics
  6. Cosmetic Surgery5▲ 205×2 topics
  7. Free Flap5▲ 209×1 topic
  8. Microsurgical Reconstruction5▲ 209×1 topic
  9. Radiotherapy5▲ 20×5 topics
  10. Inflammation4▲ 3.6×13 topics
  11. Dermal Fillers4▲ 288×1 topic
  12. Hyaluronic Acid4▲ 288×1 topic
  13. Wound Healing4▲ 25×7 topics
  14. Nasal Surgery3▲ 269×1 topic
  15. Rhinoplasty3▲ 269×1 topic
  16. Reconstruction3▲ 32×2 topics
  17. Acellular Dermal Matrix3▲ 238×1 topic
  18. Patient-Reported Outcome Measure3▲ 238×1 topic
  19. Regeneration3▲ 26×5 topics
  20. Risk Factors2▲ 3.9×7 topics
  21. Treatment2▲ 3.5×7 topics
  22. Clinical Practice Guidelines2▲ 7.7×6 topics
  23. Craniofacial2▲ 177×1 topic
  24. Nasal2▲ 72×1 topic
  25. Infection Prevention2▲ 43×3 topics
  26. Macrophages2▲ 16×2 topics
  27. Hypertrophic Scarring2▲ 98×1 topic
  28. Keloids2▲ 98×1 topic
  29. Rehabilitation2▲ 6.9×6 topics
  30. Prognostic Markers2▲ 24×2 topics
  31. Wnt Signaling2▲ 24×2 topics
  32. Sepsis1▲ 13×3 topics
  33. Stem Cells1▲ 8.9×4 topics
  34. Cost Analysis1▲ 50×2 topics
  35. Growth Factors1▲ 18×3 topics
  36. Orthopedic Surgery1▲ 38×2 topics
  37. Pain Management1▲ 9.9×6 topics
  38. Body Dysmorphic Disorder1▲ 106×1 topic
  39. Clinical Guidelines1▲ 7.4×2 topics
  40. Psychosocial Outcomes1▲ 33×1 topic

Which research topics does Texas Plastic Surgery publish most on?

By volume in 2022-now: Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques, Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques, Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies and Breast Implant and Reconstruction.

Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques: 5 fractional worksFacial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques: 4 fractional worksNasal Surgery and Airway Studies: 3 fractional worksBreast Implant and Reconstruction: 3 fractional worksReconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques: 2 fractional worksDermatologic Treatments …2Dermatologic Treatments and Research: 2 fractional worksSurgical site infection prevention: 1 fractional worksBody Image and Dysmorphia Studies: 1 fractional worksWound Healing and Treatments: 1 fractional worksBreast Cancer Treatment Studies: 1 fractional works
SurgeryDermatologyClinical PsychologyRehabilitation1 others

Area is fractional works; colour is the subfield each topic belongs to.

  1. 1 Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Surgery 5 works
  2. 2 Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques Dermatology 4 works
  3. 3 Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies Surgery 3 works
  4. 4 Breast Implant and Reconstruction Surgery 3 works
  5. 5 Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques Surgery 2 works
  6. 6 Dermatologic Treatments and Research Dermatology 2 works
  7. 7 Surgical site infection prevention Surgery 1 works
  8. 8 Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies Clinical Psychology 1 works
  9. 9 Wound Healing and Treatments Rehabilitation 1 works
  10. 10 Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Research 1 works

How open and international is its research?

Against the world's own shares: the tick on each track. Both are shares of its output, so they sit on one scale and can be read against each other as well as against the world.

openly available16.9%not open83.1%

World: 40% of research is openly available.

with international co-authors21.9%domestic only78.1%

World: 18% is written across borders.

How has Texas Plastic Surgery's research output changed?

Output in 2022-2025 was 0% higher than in 2018-2021.

still counting1990200020102020
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The same series as a ribbon: one cell per year, darker for more. The line above answers how much; this answers when.

Its share of all research

Growing output can still be a shrinking share: all of science grows. This is Texas Plastic Surgery as a percentage of every work published that year, 0.00018% in 2024.

still counting0.0010%0.0020%Texas Plastic Surgery0.00015% in 202519801990200020102020

Fractional works of Texas Plastic Surgery over all fractional works that year. How the balance of science has shifted.

How much of it reaches the world top 10%

Year by year, against all institutions in the same year.

10%20%30%all institutions10.0% in 2016Texas Plastic Surgery3.0% in 20162010

Of each year's output, the share that reached the world's 10% most cited for its field and year. Peak 21.0% in 2008.

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