OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Colorectal Disease is 10. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Sarcopenia predicts worse postoperative outcomes and decreased survival rates in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	100
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the colorectal cancer prevention	69
Metformin and colorectal cancer: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression	60
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	50
Complete mesocolic excision versus conventional hemicolectomy in patients with right colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	43
Does intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence angiography decrease the incidence of anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis	43
Nomogram for predicting occurrence and prognosis of liver metastasis in colorectal cancer: a population-based study	42
Comparison of hyperspectral imaging and fluorescence angiography for the determination of the transection margin in colorectal resections—a comparative study	40
Disease recurrence after colorectal cancer surgery in the modern era: a population-based study	40
A meta-analysis of the role of diverting ileostomy after rectal cancer surgery	39
Bowel perforation in a Covid-19 patient: case report	37
Fecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2: review of laboratory-confirmed virus in gastrointestinal system	36
The efficacy of intraoperative ICG fluorescence angiography on anastomotic leak after resection for colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis	36
Robotic versus laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA): a systematic review and meta-analysis	34
Update on risk factors of surgical site infection in colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	34
Management options for chronic anal fissure: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials	33
Evaluating the efficacy of treatment options for anal intraepithelial neoplasia: a systematic review	30
Effect of artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy for adenoma and polyp detection: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	30
Surgical management of Crohn’s disease: a state of the art review	30
C-reactive protein can predict anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	28
The prognostic and clinicopathological value of tumor-associated macrophages in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	27
State-of-the-art colorectal disease: postoperative ileus	27
Sigmoid resection with primary anastomosis versus the Hartmann’s procedure for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or fecal peritonitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	26
DNA methylation markers detected in blood, stool, urine, and tissue in colorectal cancer: a systematic review of paired samples	25
Intracorporeal vs extracorporeal anastomosis following neoplastic right hemicolectomy resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials	25

Artificial intelligence (AI) real-time detection vs. routine colonoscopy for colorectal neoplasia: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis	25
Visceral adiposity and inflammatory bowel disease	24
Robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy for colon cancer: a nationwide cohort study	23
Endoscopic full thickness resection vs. transanal endoscopic microsurgery for local treatment of rectal neuroendocrine tumors - a retrospective analysis	23
Pilonidal sinus disease on the rise: a one-third incidence increase in inpatients in 13 years with substantial regional variation in Germany	23
Does rectal tube/transanal stent placement after an anterior resection for rectal cancer reduce anastomotic leak? A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Obesity and anastomotic leak rates in colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis	22
Oxaliplatin versus mitomycin C in HIPEC for peritoneal metastasis from colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies	21
Crohn’s disease: a population-based study of surgery in the age of biological therapy	21
An analysis about the function of a new artificial intelligence, CAD EYE with the lesion recognition and diagnosis for colorectal polyps in clinical practice	21
An update on surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Subtotal colectomy, extended right hemicolectomy, left hemicolectomy, or splenic flexure colectomy for splenic flexure tumors: a network meta-analysis	20
Left-sided location is a risk factor for lymph node metastasis of T1 colorectal cancer: a single-center retrospective study	19
Low psoas muscle area is associated with postoperative complications in Crohn’s disease	19
Metabolic syndrome and the risk of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Robotic versus laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Signification of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index for prediction of prognosis after resecting in patients with colorectal cancer	19
Post-hemorrhoidectomy pain: can surgeons reduce it? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials	19
Rate of dissemination and prognosis in early and advanced stage colorectal cancer based on microsatellite instability status: systematic review and meta-analysis	19
The histopathological evaluation based on the indocyanine green fluorescence imaging of regional lymph node metastasis of splenic flexural colon cancer by near-infrared observation	19
Right-side colectomy with complete mesocolic excision vs conventional right-side colectomy in the treatment of colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Intra-versus extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right colectomy: a meta-analysis of 3699 patients	18
Nomogram to predict the risk and survival of synchronous bone metastasis in colorectal cancer: a population-based real-world analysis	18
Colonoscopy in France during the COVID-19 pandemic	18
Oncological colorectal surgery during the COVID-19pandemic—a national survey	18
Risk factors for lymph node metastasis in early colon cancer	18
Same-day discharge after appendectomy for acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Prognostic nomogram to predict the overall survival of patients with early-onset colorectal cancer: a population-based analysis	17
Appendectomy versus conservative treatment with antibiotics for patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis: a propensity score–matched analysis of patient-centered outcomes (the ACTUAA prospective	17
Validation of the German Classification of Diverticular Disease (VADIS)—a prospective bicentric observational study	17
Late anastomotic leakage after anal sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer: is it different from early anastomotic leakage?	17
Proton pump inhibitors and the risk of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	17
Distribution of histopathological features along the colon in microscopic colitis	17
Transanal (TaTME) vs. laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis of early and long-term outcomes	16
Long-term outcomes of stent-related perforation in malignant colon obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Clinical remission of ulcerative colitis after different modes of faecal microbiota transplantation: a meta-analysis	16
Timing to achieve the best recurrence-free survival after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: experience in a large-volume center in China	16
Risk factors for the development of a parastomal hernia in patients with enterostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Low anterior resection syndrome: can it be prevented?	16
Predictive value of the sentinel lymph node procedure in the staging of non-metastatic colorectal cancer	16
Comparing functional outcomes between transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Pouch failures following restorative proctocolectomy in ulcerative colitis	16
Modified two-stage restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational research	16
Enhanced recovery after surgery in emergency resection for obstructive colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Impact of oral antibiotic prophylaxis on surgical site infection after rectal surgery: results of randomized trial	15
Clinical significance of immunohistochemical lymphovascular evaluation to determine additional surgery after endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal T1 carcinoma	15
Safety of early ileostomy closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	15
The role of damage control surgery in the treatment of perforated colonic diverticulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Total mesorectal excision plus lateral lymph node dissection vs TME on rectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis	15
The effect of vitamin D on the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14

Clinicopathological and prognostic significance of PD-L1 expression in colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis	14
Comparison of survival and perioperative outcome of the colonic stent and the transanal decompression tube placement and emergency surgery for left-sided obstructive colorectal cancer: a retrospective	14
Long-term outcomes of Hartmann’s procedure versus primary anastomosis for generalized peritonitis due to perforated diverticulitis: follow-up of a prospective multicenter randomized trial (DIVERTI)	14
A global systematic review and meta-analysis on laparoscopic vs open right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision	14
Meta-analysis on current status, efficacy, and safety of laparoscopic and robotic ventral mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse treatment: can robotic surgery become the gold standard?	14
Prevalence of ‘pouch failure’ of the ileoanal pouch in ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14
The prognostic importance of MRI detected extramural vascular invasion (mrEMVI) in locally advanced rectal cancer	14
Single-incision versus conventional multiport laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and propensity-score matched studies	14
Does ileoanal pouch surgery increase the risk of desmoid in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis?	13
Simultaneous versus staged colorectal and hepatic resections for colorectal cancer with synchronous hepatic metastases: a meta-analysis of outcomes and clinical characteristics	13
The role of apical lymph node metastasis in right colon cancer	13
Metformin usage and the risk of colorectal cancer: a national cohort study	13
Incidence and risk factors of postoperative ileus after hysterectomy for benign indications	13
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 in relation to patients with complications after colorectal surgery: a systematic review	13
Hartmann’s reversal: factors affecting complications and outcomes	13
Endoscopically removed rectal NETs: a nationwide cohort study	13
Prognostic value of tumor deposits for long-term oncologic outcomes in patients with stage III colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Burden of depression and anxiety among patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results of a nationwide analysis	12
Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC™) for fistula-in-ano—yet another technique with 50% healing rates?	12
Impacts of anemia and transfusion on oncologic outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer	12
Sclerotherapy with 3% polidocanol foam for third- and fourth-degree hemorrhoids as “bridge treatment” during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy	12
Karydakis procedure versus Limberg flap for treatment of pilonidal sinus: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
Diagnostic methods and drug therapies in patients with ischemic colitis	12
Evaluation of vascular anatomy for colon cancer located in the splenic flexure using the preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography angiography with colonography	12
Failure of nonoperative management in patients with acute diverticulitis complicated by abscess: a systematic review	12
Colorectal cancer in Crohn’s colitis is associated with advanced tumor invasion and a poorer survival compared with ulcerative colitis: a retrospective dual-center study	12
Endoscopic vacuum therapy for the treatment of colorectal leaks — a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Diabetes mellitus and colorectal carcinoma outcomes: a meta-analysis	11
Surgery for anal fistulae: state of the art	11
Association of certification, improved quality and better oncological outcomes for rectal cancer in a specialized colorectal unit	11
Does adding lateral pelvic lymph node dissection to neoadjuvant chemotherapy improve outcomes in low rectal cancer?	11
The value of circulation tumor DNA in predicting postoperative recurrence of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis	11
Poor nutrition and sarcopenia are related to systemic inflammatory response in patients with rectal cancer undergoing preoperative chemoradiotherapy	11
Robotic versus conventional laparoscopic technique for the treatment of left-sided colonic diverticular disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis	11
Abdominal pain in quiescent inflammatory bowel disease	11
Ileo-colic intra-corporeal anastomosis during robotic right colectomy: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of different techniques	11
Laparoscopic versus open selective lateral pelvic lymph node dissection following total mesorectal excision for locally advanced low rectal cancer	11
Intestinal anastomotic healing models during experimental colitis	11
A systemic review and metaanalysis of postoperative outcomes in urgent and elective bowel resection in patients with Crohn’s disease	11
Rise and fall of total mesorectal excision with lateral pelvic lymphadenectomy for rectal cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 11,366 patients	11
Prophylactic mesh placement at index permanent end colostomy creation to prevent parastomal hernia—an updated meta-analysis	11
Robotic versus transanal total mesorectal excision in sexual, anorectal, and urinary function: a multicenter, prospective, observational study	11
The role of perineal application of prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy for prevention of wound-related complications after abdomino-perineal resection: a systematic review	11
Risk of lymph node metastasis after endoscopic treatment for rectal NETs 10 mm or less	11
KRAS mutation is predictive for poor prognosis in rectal cancer patients with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a systemic review and meta-analysis	11
Sporadic colorectal cancer in adolescents and young adults: a scoping review of a growing healthcare concern	11
Laparoscopic appendectomy versus antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis—a systematic review	11
Controversies of colonic stenting in obstructive left colorectal cancer: a critical analysis with meta-analysis and meta-regression	11
Indocyanine green fluorescent imaging on anastomotic leakage in colectomies: a network meta-analysis and systematic review	10
Feasibility assessment of outpatient colorectal resections at a tertiary referral center	10
Anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease; comorbidity, not patient age, is a predictor of severe adverse events	10
Is diversion free ileal pouch-anal anastomosis a safe procedure? A meta-analysis of 4973 cases	10
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of the level of ligation of inferior mesenteric artery on functional outcomes in rectal cancer surgery	10
Appendicular neoplasms and consequences in patients undergoing surgery for suspected acute appendicitis	10
Tumour-stroma ratio outperforms tumour budding as biomarker in colon cancer: a cohort study	10
The optimal management of anti-drug antibodies to infliximab and identification of anti-drug antibody values for clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease	10
The comparison of FOLFOX regimens with different doses of 5-FU for the adjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer: a multicenter study	10
Anastomotic leak risk in complete responders to neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer: a systematic review	10
Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision in management of rectal cancer	10
Dysplasia detection is similar between chromoendoscopy and high-definition white-light colonoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease patients: a US-matched case-control study	10
Classification of acute appendicitis (CAA): treatment directed new classification based on imaging (ultrasound, computed tomography) and pathology	10
Cross-sectional adherence with the multi-target stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening in a large, nationally insured cohort	10
Real-world patterns of chemotherapy administration and attrition among patients with metastatic colorectal cancer	10
SMAD4 mutation and the combined juvenile polyposis and hereditary hemorrhage telangiectasia syndrome: a single center experience	10
Reducing hospital stay for colorectal surgery in ERAS setting by means of perioperative patient education of expected day of discharge	10