Edwin G. Wilkins

12.9k total citations · 3 hit papers
141 papers, 9.6k citations indexed

About

Edwin G. Wilkins is a scholar working on Surgery, Cancer Research and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, Edwin G. Wilkins has authored 141 papers receiving a total of 9.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 112 papers in Surgery, 36 papers in Cancer Research and 33 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in Edwin G. Wilkins's work include Breast Implant and Reconstruction (86 papers), Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (70 papers) and Breast Cancer Treatment Studies (36 papers). Edwin G. Wilkins is often cited by papers focused on Breast Implant and Reconstruction (86 papers), Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (70 papers) and Breast Cancer Treatment Studies (36 papers). Edwin G. Wilkins collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Italy. Edwin G. Wilkins's co-authors include Julie C. Lowery, Amy K. Alderman, Hyungjin Myra Kim, Christopher J. Pannucci, Andrea L. Pusic, Jennifer B. Hamill, Ji Qi, Jennifer Davis, Latoya Kuhn and Randy S. Roth and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

In The Last Decade

Edwin G. Wilkins

138 papers receiving 9.3k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Identifying and Avoiding Bias in Research

2010 619 citations Christopher J. Pannucci, Edwin G. Wilkins Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery profile →
Long-term Patient-Reported Outcomes in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

2018 300 citations Katherine B. Santosa, Ji Qi et al. profile →
Determinants of Patient Satisfaction in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

2000 251 citations Amy K. Alderman, Edwin G. Wilkins et al. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Edwin G. Wilkins United States	52	7.3k	2.7k	1.7k	857	828	141	9.6k
Amy K. Alderman United States	45	5.1k 0.7×	2.3k 0.9×	1.7k 1.0×	722 0.8×	590 0.7×	88	6.7k
Jane Barrett United States	37	4.2k 0.6×	759 0.3×	685 0.4×	283 0.3×	211 0.3×	52	7.1k
Mark Bernstein Canada	50	2.6k 0.4×	595 0.2×	978 0.6×	989 1.2×	157 0.2×	325	11.1k
Xinjun Li Sweden	51	1.3k 0.2×	493 0.2×	1.8k 1.1×	753 0.9×	425 0.5×	366	9.6k
Brian L. Egleston United States	52	2.6k 0.4×	1.2k 0.4×	2.6k 1.5×	1.7k 1.9×	222 0.3×	243	11.6k
Samuel J. Lin United States	40	3.4k 0.5×	446 0.2×	594 0.4×	652 0.8×	321 0.4×	324	5.4k
Forough Farrokhyar Canada	49	4.2k 0.6×	394 0.1×	1.0k 0.6×	625 0.7×	92 0.1×	310	9.2k
Theresa H.M. Keegan United States	57	860 0.1×	1.3k 0.5×	4.7k 2.8×	2.6k 3.0×	298 0.4×	295	10.9k
Jane M. Armer United States	40	2.0k 0.3×	854 0.3×	4.7k 2.8×	305 0.4×	265 0.3×	170	5.9k
Louise Davies United States	39	3.0k 0.4×	359 0.1×	2.1k 1.2×	1.1k 1.3×	269 0.3×	130	10.6k

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Blasdel, Gaines, Jennifer B. Hamill, Emily C. Sluiter, et al.. (2025). Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty Improves Quality of Life in Transfeminine Individuals. Annals of Surgery.

Pfob, André, Babak J. Mehrara, Jonas A. Nelson, et al.. (2021). Machine learning to predict individual patient-reported outcomes at 2-year follow-up for women undergoing cancer-related mastectomy and breast reconstruction (INSPiRED-001). The Breast. 60. 111–122. 29 indexed citations

Khavanin, Nima, Mark W. Clemens, Andrea L. Pusic, et al.. (2017). Shaped versus Round Implants in Breast Reconstruction: A Multi-Institutional Comparison of Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 139(5). 1063–1070. 41 indexed citations

Sorkin, Michael, Ji Qi, Hyungjin Myra Kim, et al.. (2017). Acellular Dermal Matrix in Immediate Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Multicenter Assessment of Risks and Benefits. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 140(6). 1091–1100. 120 indexed citations

Santosa, Katherine B., Ji Qi, Hyungjin Myra Kim, et al.. (2016). Effect of Patient Age on Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction: Results from a Multicenter Prospective Study. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 223(6). 745–754. 83 indexed citations

Sinha, Indranil, Andrea L. Pusic, Edwin G. Wilkins, et al.. (2016). Late Surgical-Site Infection in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 139(1). 20–28. 74 indexed citations

Cohen, Wess A., Tiffany N.S. Ballard, Jennifer B. Hamill, et al.. (2015). Understanding and Optimizing the Patient Experience in Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 77(2). 237–241. 30 indexed citations

Pannucci, Christopher J., George Dreszer, Steven H. Bailey, et al.. (2011). Postoperative Enoxaparin Prevents Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism in High-Risk Plastic Surgery Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 128(5). 1093–1103. 140 indexed citations

Pannucci, Christopher J., Amy K. Alderman, Sandra Brown, Thomas W. Wakefield, & Edwin G. Wilkins. (2011). The effect of abdominal wall plication on intra-abdominal pressure and lower extremity venous flow: A case report. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 65(3). 392–394. 24 indexed citations

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Pannucci, Christopher J. & Edwin G. Wilkins. (2010). Identifying and Avoiding Bias in Research. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 126(2). 619–625. 619 indexed citations breakdown →

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McCarthy, Colleen M., Patrick L. Reavey, Amie Scott, et al.. (2009). A Systematic Review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures after Facial Cosmetic Surgery and/or Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 123(6). 1819–1827. 150 indexed citations

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Hu, Emily S., Andrea L. Pusic, Jennifer F. Waljee, et al.. (2009). Patient-Reported Aesthetic Satisfaction with Breast Reconstruction during the Long-Term Survivorship Perio. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 124(1). 1–8. 247 indexed citations

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Roth, Randy S., Julie C. Lowery, Jennifer Davis, & Edwin G. Wilkins. (2007). Persistent Pain Following Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 58(4). 371–376. 39 indexed citations

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Alderman, Amy K., Latoya Kuhn, Julie C. Lowery, & Edwin G. Wilkins. (2006). Does Patient Satisfaction with Breast Reconstruction Change over Time? Two-Year Results of the Michigan Breast Reconstruction Outcomes Study. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 204(1). 7–12. 126 indexed citations

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Wilkins, Edwin G. & Amy K. Alderman. (2004). Breast Reconstruction Practices in North America: Current Trends and Future Priorities. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 18(2). 149–155. 73 indexed citations

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Sabel, Michael S., Amy C. Degnim, Edwin G. Wilkins, et al.. (2004). Mastectomy and concomitant sentinel lymph node biopsy for invasive breast cancer. The American Journal of Surgery. 187(6). 673–678. 8 indexed citations

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Krueger, Editha A., Edwin G. Wilkins, Myla Strawderman, et al.. (2001). Complications and patient satisfaction following expander/implant breast reconstruction with and without radiotherapy. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics. 49(3). 713–721. 313 indexed citations

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Kerrigan, Carolyn L., Dale E. Collins, Dana Striplin, et al.. (2001). The Health Burden of Breast Hypertrophy. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 108(6). 1591–1599. 130 indexed citations

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Alderman, Amy K., Edwin G. Wilkins, Julie C. Lowery, Myra Kim, & Jennifer Davis. (2000). Determinants of Patient Satisfaction in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 106(4). 769–776. 251 indexed citations breakdown →

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Kazerooni, Ella A., et al.. (1999). Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flaps: Normal and Abnormal Appearances at CT. Radiographics. 19(6). 1593–1603. 13 indexed citations

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