Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery is 4. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Message from the new Editor‐in‐Chief: Transforming AGSurg into a genuinely international journal that stands among the top titles in surgery76
The impact of genomic medicine on gastrointestinal cancer surgery49
Postoperative complications and impaired long‐term survival—Is this causation or association?43
Impact of body mass index as a continuous variable on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer41
Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Drebin, President of the 2024 President Elect of the American Surgical Association36
y‐shaped side overlap esophagogastrostomy in proximal gastrectomy27
Efficacy of lymph node dissection around the inferior mesenteric artery with preservation of the left colic artery for rectal cancer27
Comparative retrospective study on surgical outcomes of hand‐sewn anastomosis versus stapling anastomosis for colectomy using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan with propensity score matching24
Palliative management for malignant biliary obstruction and gastric outlet obstruction from pancreatic cancer24
New Scoring System for Prediction of Surgical Difficulty During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage23
Interview with the World Class Authorities Frontiers of Cancer Research: An exclusive interview with Professor Luis Diaz23
Clinical significance of postpancreatectomy acute pancreatitis defined by the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery20
Emerging evidence of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer20
The incidence of cardiovascular thrombotic complications after laparoscopic resection in colorectal cancer in Japanese hospitals: A large‐scale clinical study19
Prognostic significance of lymph node metastasis in pancreatic tail cancer: A multicenter retrospective study18
The comprehensive review of gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) from diagnosis and treatment18
The relationship between perioperative central venous oxygen saturation and postoperative complications in highly invasive gastroenterological surgery17
Overexpression of circular RNA hsa_circ_0008621 facilitates colorectal cancer progression and predicts poor prognosis17
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Development of a risk score model for 1‐year graft loss after adult deceased donor liver transplantation in Japan based on a 20‐year nationwide cohort16
Laparoscopic versus open resection for stage II/III rectal cancer in obese patients: A multicenter propensity score‐based analysis of short‐ and long‐term outcomes16
Impact of thoracic shape on the surgical outcomes of laparoscopic‐assisted living donor hepatectomy15
Clinical characteristics of new‐onset diabetes after liver transplantation and outcomes15
Clinical significance of sarcopenic dysphagia for patients with esophageal cancer undergoing esophagectomy: A review15
Utility of monthly minodronate for osteoporosis after gastrectomy: Prospective multicenter randomized controlled trials14
Clinical characteristics and management of primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: A literature review14
Evolution of treatment strategies for gastric cancer14
The characteristics of Laennec's capsule around the hepatic veins: A histological study based on 71 liver surgical specimens14
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Adequate gross resection margin length ensuring pathologically complete resection in gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis14
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Well‐designed and properly conducted surgical clinical trials: Randomized control trials and big database analyses12
Efficacy of lateral lymph node dissection for local control of rectal cancer: A multicenter study12
Artificial intelligence‐driven surgical innovation: A catalyst for medical equity11
Clinical outcomes of single incision laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: A propensity score‐matched analysis between well‐experienced and novice surgeons11
Importance of triple tumor markers as biomarkers in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma11
Is proximal gastrectomy indicated for locally advanced cancer in the upper third of the stomach?11
Low incidence of pancreatic fistula and well‐preserved endocrine function with non‐reconstructed small remnant pancreas after pancreaticoduodenectomy11
Robotic‐assisted colectomy for right‐sided colon cancer: Short‐term surgical outcomes of a multi‐institutional prospective cohort study in Japan11
Prognostic impact of preoperative skeletal muscle change from diagnosis to surgery in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma11
Role of surgical resection and its alternative local therapy for pulmonary metastasis of colorectal cancer11
The new prognostic score for unresectable or recurrent gastric cancer treated with nivolumab: A multi‐institutional cohort study10
Light‐emitting diode irradiation targets aerobic glycolysis in cancer‐associated fibroblasts to inhibit metabolic coupling with colon cancer cells10
The changing surgical scene: From the days of Billroth to the upcoming future of artificial intelligence and telerobotic surgery10
Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes after low anterior resection in patients with rectal cancer: Analysis of data from the Japanese National Clinical Database10
Evaluation of clinical outcomes with propensity‐score matching for colorectal cancer presenting as an oncologic emergency10
How can sarcopenia be prevented after gastrointestinal surgery?10
Pharmacological treatment to reduce pulmonary morbidity after esophagectomy9
Essential updates 2022–2023: Surgical and adjuvant therapies for locally advanced colorectal cancer9
Severity of early diagnosed organ/space surgical site infection in elective gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery9
Clinical impact of laparoscopic surgery and adhesion prevention material for prevention of small bowel obstruction9
Current status of perioperative nutritional intervention and exercise in gastric cancer surgery: A review9
Nationwide medical database study for postoperative nutritional management in patients undergoing gastroenterological cancer surgery9
Preoperative skeletal muscle status is associated with tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer9
Comparison of the effects of open and laparoscopic approach on body composition in gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A propensity score‐matched study9
Usefulness of frailty to predict short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients who have undergone major hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma9
Impact of abdominal aortic calcification on clinical outcomes following initial hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective cohort study9
Upfront surgery, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, or neoadjuvant chemotherapy for rectal cancer with lateral lymph node metastasis: A multicenter MRI and lateral lymph node dissection study8
Current status of preoperative risk assessment for posthepatectomy liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma8
Robotic right‐sided colon cancer surgery: Dissecting the outermost layer of the autonomic nerve along the superior mesenteric artery8
Efficacy of the U‐shaped flap technique in preventing reflux after minimally invasive proximal gastrectomy for proximal gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer8
Effects of an oral elemental nutritional supplement in gastric cancer patients with adjuvant S‐1 chemotherapy after gastrectomy: A multicenter, open‐label, single‐arm, prospective phase II study (OGSG8
Randomized controlled trial of olanexidine gluconate and povidone iodine for surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery8
Current status, trends, and controversies in the selection of gastrectomy procedures: Insights from two nationwide questionnaire surveys conducted over a 7‐year interval in Japan8
A novel combined C‐reactive protein‐albumin ratio and modified albumin‐bilirubin score can predict long‐term outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatic resection8
Digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy: Double tract reconstruction or double flap technique?8
Significant impact of cachexia index on the outcomes after hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases8
Sarcopenia, muscle quality, and gastric cancer surgery8
Impact of laparoscopic surgery on short‐term and long‐term outcomes in elderly obese patients with colon cancer8
Surgical education through integration of robotic telesurgical technology and AI8
Robotic esophagectomy with function‐preserving radical mediastinal lymphadenectomy for esophageal cancer8
Evaluation of long‐term chronic pain and outcomes for unilateral vs bilateral circular incision transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair8
Study on the portal ramification pattern of the right anterior sector of the liver and a unique medial branch (PV8c) of the right anterior portal vein8
Primary tracheobronchial necrosis after esophagectomy: A nationwide multicenter retrospective study in Japan7
Concomitant splenic artery ligation has no preventive effect on left‐sided portal hypertension following pancreaticoduodenectomy with the resection of the portal and superior mesenteric vein confluenc7
Quality of life comparison between esophagogastrostomy and double tract reconstruction for proximal gastrectomy assessed by Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale (PGSAS)‐457
Essential updates 2020/2021: Colorectal diseases (benign)—Current topics in the surgical and medical treatment of benign colorectal diseases7
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Artificial intelligence‐based computer vision in surgery: Recent advances and future perspectives7
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Identification of patients at high risk for recurrence in carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater: Analysis in 460 patients7
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Clinical impact of very early recurrence after conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer6
Oligo‐like liver metastasis: A novel prognostic indicator to improve survival in pancreatic cancer6
Reevaluation of regional lymph nodes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the pancreatic body and tail6
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Usefulness of serum creatinine and cystatin C ratio as a screening tool for predicting prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer6
Exosomal circ_0032704 confers sorafenib resistance to hepatocellular carcinoma and contributes to cancer malignant progression by modulating the miR‐514a‐3p/PD‐L1 pathway6
Three timepoint perioperative CEA levels are a prognostic factor for recurrence after adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with Stage II and III colorectal cancer6
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Institutional variation in survival and morbidity in laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer: From the data of a randomized controlled trial comparing open and laparoscopic surgery (JCOG0404)6
A comprehensive summary of the impact of the COVID era on various gastrointestinal cancers6
The advanced lung cancer inflammation index is a novel independent prognosticator in colorectal cancer patients after curative resection6
Prognostic factors of conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer: A multi‐institutional retrospective analysis6
Defecation disorder and anal function after surgery for lower rectal cancer in elderly patients5
Association between preoperative serum zinc level and prognosis in patients with advanced esophageal cancer in the neoadjuvant treatment era5
A multicenter prospective observational study of lymph node metastasis patterns and short‐term outcomes of extended lymphadenectomy in right‐sided colon cancer5
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Indocyanine green‐fluorescent imaging for a detection of accessory pancreatic duct in pancreas‐preserving duodenectomy5
The impact of pancreas compression time during minimally invasive gastrectomy on the postoperative complications in gastric cancer5
Effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with obstructive colon cancer: A multicenter propensity score‐matched analysis (YCOG2101)5
Significance of intra/post‐operative prognostic scoring system in hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases5
Prediction model of the risk for lateral local recurrence in locally advanced rectal cancer without enlarged lateral lymph nodes: Lessons from a Japanese multicenter pooled analysis of 812 patients5
Survival outcomes of laparoscopic versus open total gastrectomy with nodal dissection for gastric cancer in a high‐volume Japanese center: A propensity score‐matched analysis5
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Total Hilar Exposure Maneuver for Repair of Complex Bile Duct Injury5
What defines the “value” of robotic surgery for patients with gastrointestinal cancers? Perspectives from a U.S. Cancer Center5
Effectiveness of advanced dressings in preventing surgical site infections compared to that of standard dressings in gastrointestinal surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis for guideline revis5
Paradigm shift in gastroenterological surgery by meta‐analysis: Navigation surgery and telesurgery5
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Indications of Laparoscopic Repeat Liver Resection for Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma4
Preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy provides borderline resectable thoracic esophageal cancer with equivalent treatment results as clinically T3 thoracic esophageal cancer4
Prognostic value of surgical treatment in elderly patients with ulcerative colitis‐associated colorectal cancer: A subanalysis of a nationwide Japanese multicenter study4
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Impact of malnutrition and nutritional support after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer4
Defining conversion therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma4
Sustainable Clinical Development of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer4
Prognostic significance of osteopenia in patients with colorectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study4
Germline DNA damage repair gene mutations in pancreatic cancer patients with personal/family histories of pancreas/breast/ovarian/prostate cancer in a Japanese population4
Identification of lateral pelvic nodes without metastasis in patients with rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy or chemotherapy based on magnetic resonance imaging4
Risk factors and long‐term postoperative outcomes in patients with postoperative dysphagia after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer4
Preoperative serum cholinesterase as a prognostic factor in patients with colorectal cancer4
Phase II study of long‐course chemoradiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy as total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer in Japan: ENSEMBLE‐24
A multicenter cohort study on mapping of lymph node metastasis for splenic flexural colon cancer4
Essential updates 2020/2021: Current topics of simulation and navigation in hepatectomy4
Indirect assessment of hemorrhoid incidence using invasive treatment data in Japan: A 5‐year study based on nationwide health insurance claims4
The Effectiveness of Machine Learning in Predicting Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis From Lower Rectal Cancer: A Single Center Development and Validation Study4
Evaluation of postgastrectomy symptoms and daily lives of small remnant distal gastrectomy for upper‐third gastric cancer using a large‐scale questionnaire survey4
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer: A retrospective study from the Japanese National Clinical Database, 2018–20214
Superiority of laparoscopic liver resection to open liver resection in obese individuals with hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective study4
Circ_0084615 promotes epithelial‐mesenchymal transition‐mediated tumor progression in hepatocellular carcinoma4
High risk of multiple gastric cancers in Japanese individuals with Lynch syndrome4
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A multi‐center, prospective, clinical study to evaluate the anti‐reflux efficacy of laparoscopic double‐flap technique (lD‐FLAP Study)4
Efficacy of lymph node dissection for duodenal cancer according to the lymph node station4
Long‐term quality of life after open and laparoscopic total gastrectomy for stage I gastric cancer: A prospective multi‐institutional study (CCOG1504)4
Abdominal aortic calcification among gastroenterological and transplant surgery4
Impact of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection on short‐term postoperative outcomes after gastroenterological cancer surgery using data from a nationwide database in Japan4
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