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Mark Krauthammer1, Elad Moisseiev2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Ophthalmology. Retina
|January 21, 2020
Summary
This study analyzed the 100 most-cited articles on pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), revealing its evolution and broad application in retinal conditions. Key publications predominantly come from the United States and major ophthalmology journals.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a cornerstone surgical procedure in ophthalmology.
- Understanding the foundational and highly impactful research in PPV is crucial for current and future practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the 100 most-cited articles related to pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).
- To provide a historical perspective on the development and application of PPV.
Main Methods:
- Bibliographic study utilizing the ISI Web of Knowledge database.
- Inclusion of research articles published in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals between 1971 and 2018.
- Analysis based on citation count as the primary outcome measure.
Main Results:
- The 100 most-cited PPV articles were published across 11 journals, with a significant concentration in 'Ophthalmology', 'American Journal of Ophthalmology', and 'Archives of Ophthalmology'.
- The United States was the predominant country of origin for these influential articles (64%).
- Topics covered a broad range of retinal conditions, reflecting the evolving indications and techniques of PPV over time.
Conclusions:
- This analysis offers a historical overview of the progression of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).
- It highlights the key contributions and research trends in the field of PPV since its inception.
