R.-D Hilgers

9.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
190 papers, 5.4k citations indexed

About

R.-D Hilgers is a scholar working on Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Ophthalmology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, R.-D Hilgers has authored 190 papers receiving a total of 5.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 37 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, 36 papers in Ophthalmology and 28 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in R.-D Hilgers's work include Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials (24 papers), Intraocular Surgery and Lenses (19 papers) and Retinal and Macular Surgery (18 papers). R.-D Hilgers is often cited by papers focused on Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials (24 papers), Intraocular Surgery and Lenses (19 papers) and Retinal and Macular Surgery (18 papers). R.-D Hilgers collaborates with scholars based in Germany, United States and Austria. R.-D Hilgers's co-authors include Heinrich Heimann, Karl Ulrich Bartz‐Schmidt, N Heussen, Norbert Bornfeld, Michael Foerster, Christiane Kühl, Simone Schrading, Hans H. Schild, Kevin Strobel and Heribert Bieling and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology and Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

In The Last Decade

R.-D Hilgers

185 papers receiving 5.2k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): First Postcontrast Subtracted Images and Maximum-Intensity Projection—A Novel Approach to Breast Cancer Screening With MRI
    2014 471 citations R.-D Hilgers et al. profile →
  2. Intensive Supportive Care plus Immunosuppression in IgA Nephropathy
    2015 457 citations Frank Eitner, R.-D Hilgers et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
R.-D Hilgers 1.8k 1.4k 671 616 596 190 5.4k
Joachim Gerß 325 0.2× 219 0.2× 1.1k 1.7× 515 0.8× 858 1.4× 154 4.8k
Irene Schmidtmann 726 0.4× 518 0.4× 45 0.1× 412 0.7× 564 0.9× 265 4.1k
Atilla Halil Elhan 473 0.3× 277 0.2× 282 0.4× 965 1.6× 1.4k 2.3× 243 5.7k
Sandra S. Stinnett 3.1k 1.7× 3.9k 2.9× 50 0.1× 596 1.0× 802 1.3× 285 7.2k
Frank Krummenauer 1.4k 0.8× 1.5k 1.1× 22 0.0× 270 0.4× 1.4k 2.3× 197 5.5k
Earl D. Silverman 1.1k 0.7× 574 0.4× 1.0k 1.5× 1.2k 1.9× 1.9k 3.3× 258 12.1k
Pascal N. Tyrrell 588 0.3× 230 0.2× 302 0.5× 684 1.1× 534 0.9× 108 4.1k
Ramin Sadeghi 880 0.5× 99 0.1× 125 0.2× 339 0.6× 1.4k 2.4× 298 4.9k
José L. Hernández 81 0.0× 356 0.3× 246 0.4× 680 1.1× 734 1.2× 308 4.4k
Matthias Schneider 1.1k 0.6× 117 0.1× 152 0.2× 689 1.1× 780 1.3× 398 8.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by R.-D Hilgers

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R.-D Hilgers

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of R.-D Hilgers. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of R.-D Hilgers based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with R.-D Hilgers. R.-D Hilgers is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Wied, Stephanie, Johan Verbeeck, Hussein Abu Daya, et al.. (2024). Multi-stakeholder sessions on major innovation topics in rare disease clinical trials. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 19(1). 467–467.
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Heussen, N, et al.. (2023). Randomization-Based Inference for Clinical Trials with Missing Outcome Data. Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research. 16(4). 456–467. 4 indexed citations
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Sverdlov, Oleksandr, R.-D Hilgers, Colin Everett, et al.. (2023). Which Randomization Methods Are Used Most Frequently in Clinical Trials? Results of a Survey by the Randomization Working Group. Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research. 16(4). 441–455. 5 indexed citations
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Berger, Vance W., Jonathan Chipman, Colin Everett, et al.. (2021). A roadmap to using randomization in clinical trials. BMC Medical Research Methodology. 21(1). 168–168. 60 indexed citations
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Hilgers, R.-D, et al.. (2020). Debris and Smear Layer Removal in Curved Root Canals Using the Dual Wavelength Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode 940 nm Laser and the XP-Endoshaper and Finisher Technique. Photobiomodulation Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 38(3). 174–180. 9 indexed citations
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Uschner, Diane, R.-D Hilgers, & N Heussen. (2018). The impact of selection bias in randomized multi-arm parallel group clinical trials. PLoS ONE. 13(1). e0192065–e0192065. 15 indexed citations
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Berggreen, Christian, et al.. (2018). Fracture characterization of aerospace grade honeycomb core sandwich using SCB and DCB-UBM test methods – A comparison. Infoscience (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne).
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Stevanovic, Ana, Stefan Beckers, Michael Czaplik, et al.. (2017). Telemedical support for prehospital Emergency Medical Service (TEMS trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 18(1). 43–43. 26 indexed citations
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Pawlak, Maciej, et al.. (2015). Comparison of two different concepts of mesh and fixation technique in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial. Surgical Endoscopy. 30(3). 1188–1197. 25 indexed citations
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Holtemöller, Oliver, et al.. (2014). Impact of Personal Economic Environment and Personality Factors on Individual Financial Decision Making. SSRN Electronic Journal. 1 indexed citations
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Gerressen, Marcus, et al.. (2012). Microsurgical Free Flap Reconstructions of Head and Neck Region in 406 Cases: A 13-Year Experience. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 71(3). 628–635. 62 indexed citations
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Eitner, Frank, Diana Ackermann, R.-D Hilgers, & Jürgen Floege. (2008). Supportive Versus Immunosuppressive Therapy of Progressive IgA Nephropathy (STOP) IgAN trial: rationale and study protocol. Journal of Nephrology. 21(3). 284–289. 54 indexed citations
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Heimann, Heinrich, Karl Ulrich Bartz‐Schmidt, Norbert Bornfeld, et al.. (2006). Results of the Scleral Buckling versus Primary Vitrectomy in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Study (SPR Study). Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 47(13). 2690–2690. 3 indexed citations
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Schmitz‐Rode, Thomas, et al.. (2006). Temporary Pulmonary Stent Placement as Emergency Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 48(4). 812–816. 5 indexed citations
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Joussen, Antonia M., Claudia Weiß, Sebastián Wolf, Bernd Kirchhof, & R.-D Hilgers. (2005). Triamcinolone versus Inner–Limiting Membrane Peeling for Diffuse Macular Edema (TIME Study): Design Issues and Implications. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 46(13). 1468–1468. 1 indexed citations
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Hilgers, R.-D. (1999). Design Efficiency and Estimation for Component Amount Models. Biometrical Journal. 41(7). 783–798. 2 indexed citations
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Fanning, James, Parashar J. Nanavati, & R.-D Hilgers. (1996). Surgical Staging and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Endometrial Cancer: Limiting External Radiotherapy to Node-Positive Tumors. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 87(6). 1041–1044. 90 indexed citations
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Ds, Alberts, et al.. (1979). Combination chemotherapy for alkylator-resistant ovarian carcinoma: a preliminary report of a Southwest Oncology Group trial.. Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich). 63(2). 301–5. 13 indexed citations

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