Conclusion

The most cited manuscript by Leon et al. highlighted the treatment and outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic stenosis patients who were not suitable for AVR surgery. The majority of the manuscripts used were presented in acclaimed, high-impact journals, and this particular work provided a reference for the most influential papers in AVR surgery. Indeed it reflected quality and significance as well as served as a marker for what makes a paper ’citable’. Conducting this investigation, it was made clear that the ongoing research into surgical techniques proves that this top 100 most cited papers list will likely change in the coming years, warranting future analyses.