OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Surgical Innovation is 3. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Metrics for Success in a Surgical Innovation Fellowship	63
Barriers to Surgical Innovation Research: A Canadian Study on Public Funding Trends	35
Letter re: Comparing Analgesic Efficacy of Different Regional Blocks After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	27
Onyx®, A New Tool for Intraoperative Localization of Liver Lesions	18
A Method to Reduce Tension Differences in Pull/Push Manipulation for a Robot in Fluorescence Emission-Guided Surgical Microscopy	15
Eversion and Extra-Abdominal Resection Type of NOSES in Low Rectal Cancer	15
Intraoral Coronoidectomy Modeled on Crocodile’s Death Roll: A Technical Note	13
Cooling Effects Occur in Hepatic Microwave Ablation At Low Vascular Flow Rates and in Close Proximity to Liver Vessels – Ex Vivo	12
The Use of the Symani Surgical System® in Emergency Hand Trauma Care	12
Video-Assisted Telescope Operating Monitor 3D System in Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: A Preliminary Report	12
Surgirack™: Laparoscopic Instrument Holder to Facilitate Instrument Exchange	12
A Review of Cognitive Support Systems in the Operating Room	11
Advancing Emergency Department Triage Prediction With Machine Learning to Optimize Triage for Abdominal Pain Surgery Patients	11
Retrograde Percutaneous Tracheostomy. Early Experience With a Cadaveric Case Report	10
Joseph Pancoast (1805-1882) and His Innovations in Plastic Surgery	9
Miracle Mix – Solution to Fill Large Bony Cavities of the Jaws	9
Clinical Study on the Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Breast-Conserving Reconstruction of T2 Breast Cancer	9
Light-Activated Vascular Anastomosis	9
Au Revoir but not Goodbye	9
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Continuous Noninvasive Monitoring of Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Systematic Review of the Literature and Personal Experience	9
Assessment of Anastomotic Viability With Spectroscopic Real-time Oxygen Saturation Measurement in a Porcine Study	8
The Impact of Homemade Laparoscopic Box Trainers on Medical Student Surgical Skills: A Randomized Control Pilot Study	8
Application Value of High-Quality Nursing in Operating Room in Rectal Cancer Operation and its Influence on Postoperative Rehabilitation	8
Clinicopathological Analysis and Prognostic Assessment of TCN1 in Patients with Gastric Cancer	8
Using Pre-operative Insulin Dose to Predict Diabetes Remission After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy	8

High-Definition 3D Exoscope in Thyroid Surgery	8
Letter re: Knotless Closure of the Cardiac Arterial Canulation Site Using Barbed Suture	8
Robotic Microsurgery in Extremity Reconstruction - Experience With a Novel Robotic System	7
Behavioral Drivers and Observation of Face Covering Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Correspondence	7
New Perspectives for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment. Will We Be Able to Ensure Equity to Care?	7
Perianastomotic pH Monitoring for Early Detection of Anastomotic Leaks in Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature	7
Epigastric Ventral Hernia Repair Through Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery	7
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy Combining Rigid Laryngoscopy and Flexible Endoscopy	6
Indocyanine Green Fluorescence–Guided Lumpectomy of Nonpalpable Breast Cancer Versus Ultrasound-Guided Excision	6
Semi-Permanent Use of Indocyanine Green Latex Phantom for Fluorescence Emission	6
The Effect of Time Pressure on Surgical Skill Retention in Novices: A Randomized Controlled Trial	6
Edward Hickling Bradford (1848-1926): The Founder of Pediatric Orthopedics in America	6
The Association of Vitamin D3 With Early Anastomotic Leakage in Patients Undergoing Hemicolectomy Surgery	5
Reconstruction Strategy for Upper Extremity Defects After Bone Tumor Resection Based on 3D Customized Bone Cement Mold	5
The Added Value of Intraoperative Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging in Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	5
Comparative Evaluation of Laparoscopic Origami Crane Training With 3D and 2D Laparoscopy: Correlation With Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Scores	5
Automated Bone Cancer Detection Using Deep Learning on X-Ray Images	5
Ghost Ileostomy Versus Loop Ileostomy Following Oncologic Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	5
Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies	5
Revolutionizing Surgical Preparedness: Personalized Preoperative Planning with Digital Twins of an Organ	5
Preoperative Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy for Definite Biliary Drainage in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Laparoscopic Resection: A Hybrid Minimal-Invasive Technique	5
First Experience with the NPseal®: A Novel Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Dressing Applied to Colorectal Surgery Wounds	5
A Prospective Assessment of Knee Arthroscopy Skills Between Medical Students and Residents—Simulator Exercises for Partial Meniscectomy and Analysis of Learning Curves	5
Anxiety Severity and Influencing Factors in Day Surgery Patients or Relatives in Covid-19 Normalized Prevention Phase	5
Efficacy of Unilateral External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Versus Subcostal TAP Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Randomized, Prospective Study	5
Enabling Robotic Capsule Endoscopy Through Effective in-Body Capsule Localization	5
Enhancing Bone Cancer Diagnosis Through Image Extraction and Machine Learning: A State-of-the-Art Approach	5
Adjustment of the Length Variation With Wire-driven Using the Stand Looper Tension Technique for Surgical Robot Applications	4
Improved Gynecomastia Surgery: Power-Assisted Liposuction With Stab-Flatten Technique Without Resection	4
Comparative Performance Analysis of AI Engines in Answering American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Questions: A Multi-Subspecialty Evaluation	4
Design and Early Evaluation of a Device to Improve the Sharp Count Process in Operating Rooms	4
Development and Implantation of 3D Anatomically Tailored Polypropylene Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Designed on the Basis of CT Images (the ILAM Study)	4
Evolving Methods and Application of a 3D Printed Model in the Current Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Elevation	4
Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Joystick-Guided Robotic Scope Holder Compared to That of Human Scopists: A Prospective Trial	4
A First Reported Adjustable Breast Volume Simulator for Teaching Oncoplastic Surgery Marking: Adjustable Breast Oncoplastic Surgery Simulator	4
The Implementation of Data-Driven Assessment into Laparoscopic Skills Training: A Systematic Review	4
Immunotherapeutic Properties of Dexmedetomidine on Pain Management and Cardiovascular Function in Videolaparoscopic Cholecystectomies: A Randomized, Two-Arm, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial	4
A Nomogram for Predicting Perirenal Hematoma After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy	4
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship: What is it Good for?	4
A Randomized Trial of Preoperative Planning of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography	4
Improving Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS): The Effect of a Patient-Centred Mobile Application and an Activity Tracker on Patient Engagement in Colorectal Surgery	4
Building Your Future Holographic Mentor: Can We Use Mixed Reality Holograms for Visual Spatial Motor Skills Acquisition in Surgical Education?	4
Three-Dimensional Holographic-Guided Robotic Lung Segmentectomy for Deep Pulmonary Nodules: Technique and Initial Results	4
Variability of Guidelines and Disclosures for AI-Generated Content in Top Surgical Journals	4
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Pedicled Perforator Flap Technique for Salvage Nipple Reconstruction in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study	3
A PILOT STUDY on the Clinical and Functional Outcomes of an Improvised Technique of Core-cut Fistulectomy for Fistula-in-ano	3
Appraisal of the Current Guidelines for the Management of AIN Using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) Instrument	3
Photodynamic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review of Clinical Research	3
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Robotic Versus Conventional Completion Thyroidectomy: A 10-year Experience	3
Evaluating Performance of Circular Staplers Using Comparative Test Methods for Evidence-Based Surgery	3

Letter to the Editor Regarding “Intersphincteric Resection Versus Abdominoperineal Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis”	3
Use of Near Infrared Ureteral Stent Fibers for Neonatal Colorectal Operations	3
Learning Curve for Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair With da Vinci Single-Port Robotic System	3
Developing an Indocyanine Green Angiography Protocol for Predicting Flap Necrosis During Breast Reconstruction	3
The Reconstructive Metaverse – Collaboration in Real-Time Shared Mixed Reality Environments for Microsurgical Reconstruction	3
Persistent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After RYGB: What Shall we do Next?	3
Letter re: Minimal Invasive Extended Crescent Innovative Approach for Impacted Teeth in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis -Triumph on Perilous Task	3
Trends in Mesh Materials for Ventral Hernia Repair: A 17-Year Nationwide Registry-Based Study	3
VolumetricOR: A New Approach to Simulate Surgical Interventions in Virtual Reality for Training and Education	3
Early Experience of Undertaking Robotic Assisted Total Mesorectal Excision in Rectal Resections, Avoiding a Diverting Stoma: Key eHancement of the Anastomosis for No Stoma Technique — A Case Series	3
Insufflation-Free, Perianal Work Platform	3
A Framework for Successful Adoption of Surgical Innovation	3
Coatings for Permanent Meshes Used to Enhance Healing in Abdominal Hernia Repair: A Scoping Review	3
The Utility of Indocyanine Green Dye Fluorescence Lymphography and Angiography During Wide Excision of Cutaneous Melanoma	3
The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Nano Filter in Reducing the Hazards of Surgical Smoke Exposure During Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery	3
Learning Surgical Skills Through Video-Based Education: A Systematic Review	3
Can GPT-4 Direct a New Horizon for HealthCare Academics, Scientific Writing and Research?	3
Braun Anastomosis: A Technique for Bile Reflux Improvement After Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal (SASI) Bypass; a Pilot Study	3
Smart Glasses in Surgery: The Theatre and Beyond	3
Integration of Reinforcement Learning in a Virtual Robotic Surgical Simulation	3
Measuring Small Bowel Length in Bariatric Surgery: An Ex Vivo Laparoscopic Training Experiment	3
Design and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Automatic Stapling Device for Knotless Barbed Suture in Laparoscopic Surgery	3
A Novel Isobaric (Gas-Less) Laparoscopic Surgery Device	3
A Universal Device to Convert a Continuous Flow Assist Device to a Pulsatile Flow Device to Simulate Normal Blood Flow and Pressure Patterns	3
Telesurgery’s Evolution During the Robotic Surgery Renaissance and a Systematic Review of its Ethical Considerations	3