Eric Buchser

10.6k total citations · 2 hit papers
84 papers, 5.5k citations indexed

About

Eric Buchser is a scholar working on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Pharmacology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Eric Buchser has authored 84 papers receiving a total of 5.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 56 papers in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 30 papers in Pharmacology and 24 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Eric Buchser's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (30 papers), Pain Management and Treatment (30 papers) and Pain Management and Opioid Use (23 papers). Eric Buchser is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (30 papers), Pain Management and Treatment (30 papers) and Pain Management and Opioid Use (23 papers). Eric Buchser collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. Eric Buchser's co-authors include Rod S Taylor, Sam Eldabe, Jean‐Pierre Van Buyten, Krishna Kumar, Richard B. North, Mario Meglio, Kamiar Aminian, Simon Thomson, Germain Milbouw and Line Jacques and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Eric Buchser

82 papers receiving 5.2k citations

Hit Papers

Spinal cord stimulation v... 2007 2026 2013 2019 2007 2008 250 500 750
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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.

  1. Spinal cord stimulation versus conventional medical management for neuropathic pain: A multicentre randomised controlled trial in patients with failed back surgery syndrome
    2007 763 citations Krishna Kumar, Rod S Taylor et al. Pain profile →
  2. THE EFFECTS OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IN NEUROPATHIC PAIN ARE SUSTAINED
    2008 446 citations Krishna Kumar, Rod S Taylor et al. Neurosurgery profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Eric Buchser 3.7k 2.5k 1.5k 1.2k 832 84 5.5k
Jan Van Zundert 1.1k 0.3× 2.2k 0.9× 1.2k 0.8× 1.3k 1.1× 121 0.1× 125 4.3k
Steen Petersen‐Felix 1.2k 0.3× 1.5k 0.6× 1.6k 1.0× 1.1k 0.9× 57 0.1× 55 3.7k
Esther Pogatzki‐Zahn 2.3k 0.6× 922 0.4× 1.3k 0.9× 3.6k 3.0× 91 0.1× 202 6.0k
O.H.G. Wilder‐Smith 1.0k 0.3× 691 0.3× 1.1k 0.7× 1.4k 1.1× 81 0.1× 83 3.8k
Min Cheol Chang 342 0.1× 653 0.3× 793 0.5× 854 0.7× 610 0.7× 383 4.5k
Catherine Mercier 493 0.1× 784 0.3× 420 0.3× 401 0.3× 758 0.9× 154 3.3k
Philippe Rigoard 810 0.2× 873 0.3× 282 0.2× 340 0.3× 259 0.3× 157 1.8k
Johannes J. Struijk 820 0.2× 569 0.2× 246 0.2× 406 0.3× 898 1.1× 218 4.6k
John Chae 553 0.1× 610 0.2× 328 0.2× 672 0.6× 633 0.8× 109 4.1k
Roberto Casale 353 0.1× 624 0.2× 625 0.4× 307 0.3× 106 0.1× 119 2.5k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Eric Buchser

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All Works

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Eldabe, Sam, et al.. (2025). P182 UTILITY OF BACLOFEN, INTRATHECALLY ADMINISTERED BY BOLUS IN THE TREATMENT OF SPASTICITY. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 28(1). S277–S277.
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Shanthanna, Harsha, Sam Eldabe, David Provenzano, et al.. (2023). Evidence-based consensus guidelines on patient selection and trial stimulation for spinal cord stimulation therapy for chronic non-cancer pain. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. 48(6). 273–287. 24 indexed citations
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Deer, Timothy R., Tim J. Lamer, Jason E. Pope, et al.. (2017). The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC) Safety Guidelines for the Reduction of Severe Neurological Injury. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 20(1). 15–30. 74 indexed citations
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Eldabe, Sam, Eric Buchser, & Rui Duarte. (2015). Complications of Spinal Cord Stimulation and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Techniques: A Review of the Literature. Pain Medicine. 17(2). 325–336. 234 indexed citations
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Baron, Ralf, M. Backonja, Paul Eldridge, et al.. (2013). Refractory Chronic Pain Screening Tool (RCPST): A Feasibility Study to Assess Practicality and Validity of Identifying Potential Neurostimulation Candidates. Pain Medicine. 15(2). 281–291. 4 indexed citations
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Perruchoud, Christophe, et al.. (2010). Intrathecal administration of Ziconotide: does single-shot injection predict efficacy?. IRIS. 1 indexed citations
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Taylor, Rod S, Jessica de Vries, Eric Buchser, & Mike J.L. DeJongste. (2009). Spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of refractory angina: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 9(1). 13–13. 86 indexed citations
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Kumar, Krishna, Rod S Taylor, Line Jacques, et al.. (2008). THE EFFECTS OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IN NEUROPATHIC PAIN ARE SUSTAINED. Neurosurgery. 63(4). 762–770. 446 indexed citations breakdown →
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Buyten, Jean‐Pierre Van, G.H. Spincemaille, Volker Tronnier, et al.. (2008). The Restore Rechargeable, Implantable Neurostimulator: Handling and Clinical Results of a Multicenter Study. Clinical Journal of Pain. 24(4). 325–334. 22 indexed citations
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Kumar, Krishna, Rod S Taylor, Line Jacques, et al.. (2007). Spinal cord stimulation versus conventional medical management for neuropathic pain: A multicentre randomised controlled trial in patients with failed back surgery syndrome. Pain. 132(1). 179–188. 763 indexed citations breakdown →
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Décosterd, Isabelle, Ahmed Beggah, Anne Durrer, & Eric Buchser. (2006). Opioïdes intrathécaux dans le traitement des douleurs chroniques : mécanismes d’action et aspects cliniques. Revue Médicale Suisse. 2(71). 1636–1640. 1 indexed citations
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Buchser, Eric, Anne Durrer, & Éric Albrecht. (2006). Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Management of Refractory Angina Pectoris. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 31(4). S36–S42. 19 indexed citations
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Perren, Fabienne, et al.. (2004). Spinal cord lesion after long-term intrathecal clonidine and bupivacaine treatment for the management of intractable pain. Pain. 109(1). 189–194. 18 indexed citations
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Buchser, Eric, et al.. (2004). Efficacy of Intrathecal Bupivacaine: How Important Is the Flow Rate?. Pain Medicine. 5(3). 248–252. 22 indexed citations
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Smith, Thomas J., Peter S. Staats, Timothy R. Deer, et al.. (2002). Randomized Clinical Trial of an Implantable Drug Delivery System Compared With Comprehensive Medical Management for Refractory Cancer Pain: Impact on Pain, Drug-Related Toxicity, and Survival. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 20(19). 4040–4049. 439 indexed citations
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Rainov, N. G. & Eric Buchser. (2002). Making a Case for Programmable Pumps Over Fixed Rate Pumps for the Management of Fluctuations in Chronic Pain and Spasticity: A Literature Review. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 5(2). 89–99. 9 indexed citations
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Meyer, Sylvain, Chahin Achtari, Patrick Hohlfeld, P. De Grandi, & Eric Buchser. (2002). Effects of Epidural Analgesia on Pelvic Floor Function after Spontaneous Delivery: A Longitudinal Retrospective Study. International Urogynecology Journal. 13(6). 359–365. 5 indexed citations
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Morin, Diane, et al.. (1989). Isolated phrenic nerve injury after apparently atraumatic puncture of the internal jugular vein. Intensive Care Medicine. 15(2). 132–134. 9 indexed citations

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