OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research 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
KLASS (Korean Laparoendoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study Group) trials: a 20-year great journey in advancing surgical clinical research for gastric cancer	152
Enhancing recurrent laryngeal nerve localization during transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery using augmented reality: a proof-of-concept study	30
Implementation and improvement of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for colorectal cancer surgery	20
Unroofing curettage for treatment of simple and complex sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease	14
Validation for models for tumor recurrence after liver transplantation in hepatectomy patients	13
Comparison of totally laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted approach in gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy for advanced gastric cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a retrospective comparative stu	13
Comprehensive clinical characterization of patients withBRCA1: c.5017_5019del germline variant	13
Fibrosis-4 index, a predictor for prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients after curative hepatectomy even in hepatitis B virus dominant populations	12
Prognostic implications of ductal carcinoma in situ components in BRCA1/2-positive breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study	11
Proposal of age definition for early-onset gastric cancer based on the Korean Gastric Cancer Association nationwide survey data: a retrospective observational study	11
Breast cancer implant reconstructive surgery and radiotherapy: a retrospective analysis of medical records	10
Prognostic influences of B-cell lymphoma 2–positive expression on late recurrence in breast cancer	10
Cost-effectiveness of intraoperative neural monitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerves in thyroid lobectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma	10
Addressing the challenges of missed parathyroid glands in ultrasonography for secondary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective observational study	9
Omission of neoadjuvant radiotherapy for clinical T2/N1 and T3N0/1 middle and low rectal cancers with safe circumferential resection margins	8
The evaluation of feasibility of ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy using intraoperative instillation of bupivacaine: a retrospective observational study	8
Comparison of the healing effects of mesazaline and Ganoderma lucidum in acetic acid-induced colitis in rats	8
Preoperative lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio predicts hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after surgery	8
Safety and efficacy of total one-day perioperative completion for inguinal hernia repair during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study	8
Clinicopathological features and prognosis associated with breast cancer laterality: a nationwide study from the Korean Breast Cancer Society	7
Efficacy of ferric carboxymaltose in iron deficiency anemia patients scheduled for pancreaticoduodenectomy	7
Plastic and reconstructive breast surgery techniques in the surgical treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a single-center experience	7
Ventilator support in the pretransplant period predisposes early graft failure after deceased donor liver transplantation	7
Correlation of histological diagnosis and laboratory findings in distinguishing acute appendicitis and lymphoid hyperplasia	7
Perioperative outcomes of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome in patients undergoing liver resection for colorectal metastases after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a retrospective cohort research	6

Comparison between intermittent claudication versus chronic limb-threatening ischemia in peripheral arterial disease: a retrospective multicenter cohort study	6
The influence of the extent of lymph node metastasis on the prognosis for patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma	6
Safe and successful pregnancy following breast cancer treatment in young patients 35 years old or under without invasive fertility preservation: a retrospective study	6
Prognostic significance of programmed cell death-ligand 1 expression on immune cells and epithelial-mesenchymal transition expression in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma	6
Isoperistaltic side-to-side anastomosis for the surgical treatment of Crohn disease	6
Tumors arising from an axillary accessory breast: a 10-year retrospective cohort study at a single center	6
CORRIGENDUM: Correction of the ethical statements. Training efficacy of robotic duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy simulation using silicone models for surgical fellows	6
Efficacy of air leak test in detection of anastomotic leaks after rectal excision: a retrospective case-controlled study	6
The safety and anti-adhesive effect of acellular dermal matrix application after thyroid surgery: a multicenter randomized controlled trial	6
Long-term incidence of depression in rectal cancer patients with or without stoma: a population-based cohort study	6
The outcomes of component separation technique versus no component separation technique in the repair of large ventral hernias and impact on quality of life: a multicenter retrospective cohort study	5
Various types of reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy for the patients who underwent all types of gastrectomy: a single-enter experience	5
Risk factors of recurrence in TNM stage I colorectal cancer	5
Effectiveness of oral fluoropyrimidine monotherapy as adjuvant chemotherapy for high-risk stage II colon cancer	5
A propensity score-matched analysis of advanced energy devices and conventional monopolar device for colorectal cancer surgery: comparison of clinical and oncologic outcomes	5
Effects of transcription factorSOX11on the biological behavior of neuroblastoma cell and potential regulatory mechanism	5
Sporopollenin-based material for prevention of postoperative adhesions: a murine study	5
The role of postoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of postoperative major complications following total gastrectomy for gastric cancer	5
The temporary abdominal closure techniques used for trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Short-term and long-term clinical outcomes of combined major vessel resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a propensity score analysis	5
Comparative profiling by data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry reveals featured plasma proteins in breast cancer: a pilot study	5
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis	5
Investigation of the effect of perioperative parathyroid autotransplantation in incidental parathyroidectomy cases on the development of postoperative hypocalcemia: a retrospective observational study	5
Re-do laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for recurrent common bile duct stones: a single-center retrospective cohort study	5
Understanding Regional Trauma Centers and managing a trauma care system in South Korea: a systematic review	4
Fluorescence-guided colorectal surgery: applications, clinical results, and protocols	4
Short-term and long-term oncologic outcomes of self-expandable metallic stent compared with tube decompression for obstructive colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Outcomes of pancreas transplantation over two decades: a single-center retrospective cohort study	4
Comparison of the postoperative complications for gastric cancer surgery before and during the medical crisis in South Korea: a retrospective observational study	4
Real-world survival after colorectal surgery for malignancy in Korean patients with chronic kidney disease: an analysis of Korean healthcare big data, 2002–2019	4
CORRIGENDUM: Correction of the first author’s affiliation. Low incidence of lymph node metastasis in patients with microinvasive breast cancer: a Korean nationwide study	4
Usefulness of cordless ultrasonic cutting energy devices in endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy: a retrospective study	4
Impact of preoperative prognostic factors on survival outcomes in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study	4
Surgical outcomes and survival of patients over 80 years old who underwent curative resection for gastric cancer	4
Laparoscopic fluorescence imaging technique for visualizing biliary structures using sodium fluorescein: the result of a preclinical study in a porcine model	4
Comparing extracorporeal, semi-extracorporeal, and intracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: introducing a bridging technique for colorectal surgeons	4
Synergistic anticancer effects of mitochondria-targeting peptide combined with paclitaxel in breast cancer cells: a preclinical study	4
Early outcomes of single-port robotic left lateral sectionectomy in patients with hepatic tumor	4
Domestic medical travel from non-Seoul regions to Seoul for initial breast cancer treatment: a nationwide cohort study	4
Observations and experiences of pediatric surgeons working on the field in the first 7 days of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake	4
Effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression on quality of life in thyroid lobectomy patients: interim analysis of a multicenter, randomized controlled trial in low- to intermediate-risk thyroid	4
Comparison of abdominal and perineal approach for recurrent rectal prolapse	3
Reply on “Prognosis according to the timing of recurrence in breast cancer” (Ann Surg Treat Res 2023;104:1-9)	3
Comparing efficacies of different treatment regimens in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma accompanied by portal vein tumor thrombus using network meta-analysis	3
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) mRNA overexpression is associated with poor prognosis in breast carcinoma	3
The effect of obesity on the outcomes of laparoscopic adrenal surgery in patients with Cushing syndrome	3
Surgery for acute abdomen in adult patients with severe motor and intellectual disabilities	3
Comparison of robotic and laparoscopic lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomies	3
A reinforced suture method for stapled gastrointestinal anastomosis to reduce gastrointestinal hemorrhage during Whipple operation in laparoscopy	3
Surgical safety in the COVID-19 era: present and future considerations	3

Hydrophilic guidewire usage under ultrasound guidance in facilitating catheter advancement during endovenous treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins	3
Comparison between laparoscopic pylorus-preserving gastrectomy and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for overweight patients with early gastric cancer	3
Prognostic value of admission base excess in postoperative outcomes of aortic dissection patients: a retrospective cohort analysis	3
Trends and outcomes of emergency general surgery in elderly and highly elderly population in a single regional emergency center	3
Commentary on “Prognosis according to the timing of recurrence in breast cancer” (Ann Surg Treat Res 2023;104:1-9)	3
Glasgow prognostic score and combined positive score for locally advanced rectal cancer	3
Multicenter study of prognostic factors in paraaortic lymph node dissection for metastatic colorectal cancer	3
Might simple peripheral blood parameters be an early indicator in the prediction of severity and morbidity of cholecystitis?	3
Validation of I71.3 code for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in Korea: misplaced diagnosis in claims data	3
CTLA4 expression profiles and their association with clinical outcomes of breast cancer: a systemic review	3
Predicting prognosis and evaluating the benefits of adjuvant chemotherapy depending on the tumor location in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: focusing on the involvement of below 2nd bile duct conflue	3
Difference in prognostic impact of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis between pre- and post-neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer patients	3
High ligation with posterior wall repair for inguinal hernia repair in young adults: a nationwide cohort study	3
Chronic kidney disease as a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm: a nationwide population-based study	3
Primary tumor sidedness is not prognostic factor in resectable colorectal cancer liver metastasis: a retrospective observational cohort study	3
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of conversion from the tacrolimus capsule to tablet in stable liver transplant recipients with maintenance therapy: a 24-week, open-label, single-center, phase IV	3
Redo pull-through for postoperative complications following pull-through in Hirschsprung disease: a single center experience	3
Can proximal gastrectomy be an alternative to total gastrectomy due to its nutritional advantage? A retrospective cohort study	3
Food passage following proximal gastrectomy with double-tract reconstruction and its effect on nutritional status in early gastric cancer: a prospective single-center cohort study	3
Hepatocellular carcinoma and cancer-related mortality after kidney transplantation with rituximab treatment	3
Association between preoperative modifiable lifestyle factors and mortality after cancer surgery: a population-based cohort study in South Korea	3