Robert Spence

993 total citations
40 papers, 628 citations indexed

About

Robert Spence is a scholar working on Surgery, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Spence has authored 40 papers receiving a total of 628 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Surgery, 7 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 7 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in Robert Spence's work include Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments (3 papers), Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries (3 papers) and Cancer Risks and Factors (2 papers). Robert Spence is often cited by papers focused on Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments (3 papers), Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries (3 papers) and Cancer Risks and Factors (2 papers). Robert Spence collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. Robert Spence's co-authors include Mark Apperley, G T Deans, Mark Taylor, B. Dasari, Gary Spence, Maurice B. Loughrey, T G Parks, John R. Anderson, Frances Cook and Paul Kelly and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Gut and British Journal of Cancer.

In The Last Decade

Robert Spence

38 papers receiving 563 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert Spence United Kingdom 15 216 159 86 78 56 40 628
Bernard Gibaud France 18 288 1.3× 158 1.0× 186 2.2× 37 0.5× 50 0.9× 94 1.1k
Chris Barry Australia 21 69 0.3× 117 0.7× 99 1.2× 24 0.3× 94 1.7× 94 1.8k
G. Elisabeta Marai United States 18 288 1.3× 180 1.1× 142 1.7× 33 0.4× 59 1.1× 86 900
Luca Melis Italy 19 88 0.4× 271 1.7× 348 4.0× 189 2.4× 35 0.6× 47 1.3k
Paolo Burelli Denmark 12 60 0.3× 297 1.9× 61 0.7× 143 1.8× 29 0.5× 42 651
Wolfgang Pohl Austria 18 87 0.4× 87 0.5× 170 2.0× 32 0.4× 110 2.0× 85 1.2k
Fei Yu United States 16 41 0.2× 76 0.5× 114 1.3× 22 0.3× 88 1.6× 50 799
Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros Valentim Brazil 16 79 0.4× 40 0.3× 177 2.1× 27 0.3× 101 1.8× 140 1.2k
Xiaopeng Yang South Korea 13 109 0.5× 123 0.8× 108 1.3× 23 0.3× 7 0.1× 68 671
Tomi Kauppinen Finland 19 127 0.6× 59 0.4× 400 4.7× 30 0.4× 46 0.8× 87 1.2k

Countries citing papers authored by Robert Spence

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Fields of papers citing papers by Robert Spence

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert Spence

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Robert Spence. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Robert Spence 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 Robert Spence. Robert Spence is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Spence, Robert, et al.. (2019). Meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes after laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair. British journal of surgery. 106(7). 824–836. 29 indexed citations
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Spence, Robert, et al.. (2018). Renal failure parathyroidectomy – Is pre-operative imaging worthwhile?. The Surgeon. 17(4). 201–206. 3 indexed citations
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Baker, Raymond C., et al.. (2015). A novel approach to improve undergraduate surgical teaching.. PubMed. 84(1). 30–6. 13 indexed citations
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Spence, Roy A. J. & Robert Spence. (2014). Surgery of the Troubles: Lessons for the Future. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 219(2). 171–180. 1 indexed citations
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Brady, A. J., et al.. (2014). Epstein-Barr virus positive inflammatory pseudo-tumour of the spleen. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 5(4). 186–188. 6 indexed citations
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Spence, Robert, et al.. (2011). Overview of the Investigation and Management of Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas. Digestive Surgery. 28(5-6). 386–397. 14 indexed citations
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Spence, Robert. (2007). Information Visualization: Design for Interaction (2nd Edition). Prentice-Hall, Inc eBooks. 150(10). 376–382. 29 indexed citations
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Monaghan, Phillip J., et al.. (2005). Breast cancer services - a population-based study of service reorganization. Journal of Public Health. 27(2). 171–175. 9 indexed citations
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McNulty, Helene, et al.. (2005). Investigation of systemic folate status, impact of alcohol intake and levels of DNA damage in mononuclear cells of breast cancer patients. British Journal of Cancer. 92(8). 1524–1530. 23 indexed citations
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Herron, Brian, et al.. (1994). Cytological, histological and immunohistochemical features of a case of Ki‐1‐positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Cytopathology. 5(3). 184–190. 2 indexed citations
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Campbell, W. J., Robert Spence, & T G Parks. (1994). The role of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium in screening for familial adenomatous polyposis. International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 9(4). 191–196. 6 indexed citations
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Cox, Michael R., et al.. (1992). AN EVALUATION OF RADIONUCLIDE BONE SCANNING AND LIVER ULTRASONOGRAPHY FOR STAGING BREAST CANCER. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 62(7). 550–555. 17 indexed citations
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Collins, B J, Robert Spence, Ryan Ferguson, J. Laird, & A. H. G. Love. (1987). Cisapride: influence on oesophageal and gastric emptying and gastro-oesophageal reflux in patients with reflux oesophagitis.. PubMed. 34(3). 113–6. 18 indexed citations
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Moorehead, R J, et al.. (1985). Haemothorax—the importance of adequate drainage. Injury. 16(6). 387–388. 1 indexed citations
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Deans, G T, Robert Spence, & G W Johnston. (1985). Peritoneovenous shunting in intractable ascites.. PubMed. 54(2). 155–9. 5 indexed citations
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Spence, Robert, et al.. (1984). The Use of Gentamicin‐PMMA Chains in Colorectal Surgery. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 38(7-8). 252–254. 6 indexed citations
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Anderson, John R., et al.. (1983). Gangrenous caecal volvulus after colonoscopy.. BMJ. 286(6363). 439.2–440. 18 indexed citations
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Spence, Robert, et al.. (1981). Von Recklinghausen's disease presenting with acute retention of urine. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -). 150(1). 124–124. 2 indexed citations

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