Robert E. Kelly

6.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
86 papers, 4.1k citations indexed

About

Robert E. Kelly is a scholar working on Surgery, Ophthalmology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert E. Kelly has authored 86 papers receiving a total of 4.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 62 papers in Surgery, 22 papers in Ophthalmology and 7 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Robert E. Kelly's work include Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment (60 papers), Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries (21 papers) and Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (12 papers). Robert E. Kelly is often cited by papers focused on Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment (60 papers), Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries (21 papers) and Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (12 papers). Robert E. Kelly collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Chile. Robert E. Kelly's co-authors include Donald L. Nuss, Daniel P. Croitoru, Michael Katz, Michael J. Goretsky, Robert J. Obermeyer, Robert V. Rice, M. Louise Lawson, M. Ann Kuhn, Richard E. Redlinger and E. Stephen Buescher and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Journal of Biological Chemistry and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Robert E. Kelly

86 papers receiving 3.9k citations

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A 10-year review of a minimally invasive technique for the correction of pectus excavatum

1998 864 citations Donald L. Nuss, Robert E. Kelly et al. Journal of Pediatric Surgery profile →

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Robert C. Russell United States

George E. Omer United States

M. M. AL-QATTAN Saudi Arabia

Martin I. Boyer United States

Michel De Maeseneer Belgium

Steven F. Viegas United States

E. Mark Levinsohn United States

Bruce M. Achauer United States

William C. Lineaweaver United States

J. Richard Bowen United States

Robert C. Russell United States

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20 of 20 papers shown

Nuss, Donald L., Robert E. Kelly, Daniel P. Croitoru, & Michael Katz. (2023). A 10-Year Review of a Minimally Invasive Technique for the Correction of Pectus Excavatum. 100–102. 3 indexed citations

Kozlitina, Julia, Adam C. Alder, Robert P. Foglia, et al.. (2020). Prevalence of pectus excavatum in an adult population-based cohort estimated from radiographic indices of chest wall shape. PLoS ONE. 15(5). e0232575–e0232575. 42 indexed citations

Paulson, James F., Robert J. Obermeyer, M. Ann Kuhn, et al.. (2019). Development and validation of the Pectus Carinatum Body Image Quality of Life (PeCBI-QOL) questionnaire. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 54(11). 2257–2260. 8 indexed citations

Obermeyer, Robert J., Nina Cohen, Robert E. Kelly, et al.. (2018). Nonoperative management of pectus excavatum with vacuum bell therapy: A single center study. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 53(6). 1221–1225. 41 indexed citations

Asmar, Anthony J., Iurii Semenov, Robert E. Kelly, & Michael W. Stacey. (2018). Abnormal response of costal chondrocytes to acidosis in patients with chest wall deformity. Experimental and Molecular Pathology. 106. 27–33. 3 indexed citations

Hebra, André, Robert E. Kelly, Marcelo Martı́nez-Ferro, et al.. (2017). Life-threatening complications and mortality of minimally invasive pectus surgery. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 53(4). 728–732. 79 indexed citations

Asmar, Anthony J., Richard Barrett‐Jolley, A Werner, Robert E. Kelly, & Michael W. Stacey. (2016). Membrane channel gene expression in human costal and articular chondrocytes. Organogenesis. 12(2). 94–107. 20 indexed citations

Obermeyer, Robert J., Michael J. Goretsky, James F. Paulson, et al.. (2015). Risk factors and management of Nuss bar infections in 1717 patients over 25years. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 51(1). 154–158. 20 indexed citations

Frantz, Frazier W., et al.. (2013). Staged management of pectus carinatum. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 48(2). 315–320. 35 indexed citations

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Redlinger, Richard E., Robert E. Kelly, Donald L. Nuss, et al.. (2011). One hundred patients with recurrent pectus excavatum repaired via the minimally invasive Nuss technique—effective in most regardless of initial operative approach. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 46(6). 1177–1181. 37 indexed citations

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Nuss, Donald L. & Robert E. Kelly. (2010). Indications and Technique of Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum. Thoracic surgery clinics/Thorac. surg. clin.. 20(4). 583–597. 67 indexed citations

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Redlinger, Richard E., Gregory Rushing, Robert E. Kelly, et al.. (2009). Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum in patients with Marfan syndrome and marfanoid features. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 45(1). 193–199. 25 indexed citations

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Kelly, Robert E., Robert C. Shamberger, Robert B. Mellins, et al.. (2007). Prospective Multicenter Study of Surgical Correction of Pectus Excavatum: Design, Perioperative Complications, Pain, and Baseline Pulmonary Function Facilitated by Internet-Based Data Collection. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 205(2). 205–216. 144 indexed citations

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Nuss, Donald L., Michael J. Goretsky, Virginia K. Proud, et al.. (2006). Classification of the dysmorphology of pectus excavatum. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 41(9). 1573–1581. 80 indexed citations

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Stacey, Michael W., Robert E. Kelly, Donald L. Nuss, et al.. (2006). Family study of the inheritance of pectus excavatum. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 41(10). 1699–1703. 91 indexed citations

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Kelly, Robert E., M. Louise Lawson, Charles N. Paidas, & Ralph H. Hruban. (2005). Pectus excavatum in a 112-year autopsy series: anatomic findings and the effect on survival. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 40(8). 1275–1278. 65 indexed citations

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Lawson, M. Louise, Thomas F. Cash, Rachel Akers, et al.. (2003). A pilot study of the impact of surgical repair on disease-specific quality of life among patients with pectus excavatum. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 38(6). 916–918. 108 indexed citations

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Nuss, Donald L., et al.. (1998). Repair of Pectus Excavatum. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques. 2(4). 205–221. 37 indexed citations

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Kelly, Robert E., et al.. (1977). The Gestalt Photomapping System. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing. 43(11). 1407–1417. 24 indexed citations

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West, Tim, R J Davies, & Robert E. Kelly. (1976). Horner's syndrome and headache due to carotid artery disease.. BMJ. 1(6013). 818–820. 41 indexed citations

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