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Karen A. Diefenbach

Medicine · The Ohio State University

Mid career · publishing since 2006

Publications

129

Citations

2,306

Est. group size

~3

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

21

Publishing since 2006

Research summary
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Karen A. Diefenbach's work focuses on pediatric surgery, particularly conditions and surgical treatments related to the digestive system and colorectal tract in children, such as anorectal malformations, bowel management, appendicitis, and esophageal disorders. Her publications also address surgical training methods, evidence-based practice guidelines, and outcomes research in pediatric surgical care. This research is aimed at improving surgical techniques, training, and patient management for children with congenital and acquired gastrointestinal conditions.

Pediatric colorectal surgeryGastrointestinal motility and bowel managementSurgical training and simulationEvidence-based pediatric surgery guidelinesMinimally invasive and robotic pediatric surgery

Publication output peaked sharply in 2019 and has since become more variable, with a generally lower and fluctuating output in recent years compared to that peak.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 6.2/year recently
2017: 7 publications172018: 8 publications182019: 30 publications30192020: 12 publications202021: 8 publications212022: 7 publications222023: 5 publications232024: 12 publications242025: 4 publications252026: 3 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Pediatric Surgery×21
  • Gastroenterology×12
  • Seminars in Pediatric Surgery×7
  • Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques×7
  • Neurogastroenterology & Motility×5
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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