OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of World Journal of Surgical Oncology is 24. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
A population-based predictive model to identify patients with signet ring cell carcinoma of the stomach who are most suitable for primary tumor resection	73
Three-port approach vs conventional laparoscopic radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder: a single-center retrospective study	56
Multimodal treatment with curative intent in a germline BRCA2 mutant metastatic ampullary adenocarcinoma: a case report	48
Bach Mai Procedure for complete mesocolic excision, central vascular ligation, and D3 lymphadenectomy in total laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a prospective study	47
Endobronchial brachytherapy as definitive treatment for endobronchial metastasis after surgery of non-small cell lung cancer	46
Accuracy of bony resection under computer-assisted navigation for bone sarcomas around the knee	42
Reply to the letter to the editor concerning the article “clinical outcomes of chondroblastoma treated using synthetic bone substitute: risk factors for developing radiographic joint degeneration”	40
Identification of a pyroptosis-related lncRNA risk model for predicting prognosis and immune response in colon adenocarcinoma	36
Response to comment on “Pooled analysis of Xpert bladder cancer based on the 5 mRNAs for rapid diagnosis of bladder carcinoma”	34
Pancreaticoduodenal and choledochal hemangiomatosis with vascular variation in a child: a rare disease with challenge starts from diagnosis—a case report	34
Establishment and validation of a postoperative predictive model for patients with colorectal mucinous adenocarcinoma	32
Transesophageal echocardiography-guided implantation of totally implantable venous access devices via the internal jugular vein: retrospective analysis of 297 cases in pediatric patients	30
Comparing cranial-caudal-medial and medial–lateral approaches for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis	30
Malignant solitary fibrous tumor of the kidney with IGF2 secretion and without hypoglycemia	28
Cervical cancer with patent foramen ovale metastasis to the left ventricle: a case report	27
Locally advanced breast cancer patients should be cautious about the immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy: a pooling analysis of safety and efficacy	27
Does concomitant ductal carcinoma in situ influence the prognostic outcome after neoadjuvant therapy in triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma?	27
An update on the molecular mechanisms underlying the progression of miR-21 in oral cancer	26
Updated insights into the impact of adjuvant chemotherapy on recurrence and survival after curative resection of liver or lung metastases in colorectal cancer: a rapid review and meta-analysis	25
A seven-autophagy-related gene signature for predicting the prognosis of differentiated thyroid carcinoma	25
Establishment and validation of a prognostic nomogram for patients with early-onset stage I–II colon cancer	25
Fibrinogen to pre-albumin ratio is an independent prognostic index for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after radical resection	25
Unplanned reoperation after resection of retroperitoneal sarcoma: experience based on a high-volume sarcoma center	25
Identifying subgroups deriving the most benefit from PD-1 checkpoint inhibition plus chemotherapy in advanced metastatic triple-negative breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	24
Preliminary comparative study of lower extremity pressure measurements under the conditions using former models and new lithotomy stirrups in rectal cancer surgery	24

Short-term outcomes of Transrectal Natural Orifice Specimen extraction compared with conventional minimally invasive surgery for selected patients with colorectal cancer: a propensity score matching a	24
Correction: Establishing a preoperative predictive model for gallbladder adenoma and cholesterol polyps based on machine learning: a multicentre retrospective study	24
Application of modified spiral tracheoplasty in thyroid carcinoma with trachea invasion: a retrospective analysis of 15 cases	24