OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Hyperthermia is 7. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Outcomes and prognostic factors of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy in high-volume peritoneal carcinomatosis	129
Volumetric analyses of ablation dimensions in microwave ablation for colorectal liver metastases	95
Comparison of the clinical performance of a hybrid Alba 4D and the AMC-4 locoregional hyperthermia systems	73
Development and validation of sonographic feature-based prediction models for ultrasound-guided HIFU ablation of uterine fibroids	49
HMGB1 released from dead tumor cells after insufficient radiofrequency ablation promotes progression of HCC residual tumor via ERK1/2 pathway	40
Thermal ablation in the management of oligometastatic colorectal cancer	30
Experimental study on monitoring microwave ablation efficacy by real-time shear wave elastography in ex vivo porcine brain	29
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) versus hepatitis virus B-related HCC: a propensity score matching	29
Meta-analysis of cryoablation versus radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of malignant liver tumors	29
Thermal ablation included in multimodality treatment predicts enhanced survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a propensity score-matched outcome study	25
A preliminary comparative study of microwave ablation for cervical lymph node metastases originating from papillary thyroid carcinoma vs. non-papillary thyroid carcinoma	24
Synchronous percutaneous core-needle biopsy and microwave ablation for stage I non-small cell lung cancer in patients with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: initial experience	24
Dosimetric analysis of ultrasound-guided high intensity focused ultrasound ablation for breast fibroadenomas: a retrospective study	23
Histotripsy ablation for the treatment of feline injection site sarcomas: a first-in-cat in vivo feasibility study	23
Decorin inhibits the formation of hard nodules after microwave ablation by inhibiting the TGF-β1/SMAD and MAPK signaling pathways: in a Bama miniature pig model of mammary gland hyperplasia	22
Low-intensity ultrasound promotes uterine involution after cesarean section: the first multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial	22
Pilot study on the impact of HIFU treatment on miRNA profiles in vaginal secretions of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis patients	21
Risk factors associated with complications and local tumour progression in image-guided triple-freezing cryoablation for lung tumour: a longitudinal study	20
Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine arteriovenous fistula: a case series	20
Percutaneous microwave ablation, perfusion, and reconstruction combined with a synthetic bone substitute in symptomatic bone cysts: a minimum of 26 months follow-up	20
In vivo evaluation of focused ultrasound ablation surgery (FUAS)-induced coagulation using echo amplitudes of the therapeutic focused ultrasound transducer	19
Focused ultrasound ablation surgery for multiple breast fibroadenomas: pathological and follow-up results	18
Magnetic resonance thermometry for hyperthermia in the oropharynx region	18
Safety assessment of microwave ablation in sheep vertebral bodies	18
Histological findings in resected leiomyomas following MR-HIFU treatment, single-institution data from seven patients with unfavorable focal therapy	17

Broadband microwave spiral applicator (105–125 MHz) for in vitro examinations of hyperthermia-induced tumor cell death forms – first analyses with human breast cancer ce	17
Fusion imaging-guided radiofrequency ablation with artificial ascites or pleural effusion in patients with hepatocellular carcinomas: the feasibility rate and mid-term outcome	17
Noninvasive release of tendons using MRI guided focused ultrasound: a hybrid therapy using long-pulse focused ultrasound followed by thermal ablation	17
Patient-derived breast model repository, a tool for hyperthermia treatment planning and applicator design	16
Computational predictions of magnetic resonance acoustic radiation force imaging for breast cancer focused ultrasound therapy	16
PVP with or without microwave ablation for the treatment of painful spinal metastases from NSCLC: a retrospective case-control study	16
Effects of deep heating modalities on the morphological and elastic properties of the non-insertional region of achilles tendon: a pilot study	16
Evaluation of high intensity focused ultrasound treatment for different types of adenomyosis based on magnetic resonance imaging classification	16
Clinical efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with ultrasound-guided suction curettage at different time intervals for Cesarean scar pregnancy: a retrospective study	15
Comparison of thermal ablation and surgery for hyperparathyroidism: a meta-analysis	15
Tolerance and efficacy of HIFU ablation for uterine fibroids NPVR ≥ 90%: a nested case-control study	15
Omental metastases in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei or colorectal peritoneal metastases – is routine omentectomy justified?	15
Risk factors of chronic kidney disease in cisplatin-based hyperthermia intraperitoneal chemotherapy	15
Interventional oncological treatment of breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM): single center long-term evaluation over 26 years using thermoablation techniques like LITT, MWA and TACE in a multimodal	15
3.0-T closed MR-guided microwave ablation for HCC located under the hepatic dome: a single-center experience	14
Pregnancy outcomes following ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound in submucous leiomyomas: a retrospective study	14
Thromboelastography maximum amplitude as an early predictor of disseminated intravascular coagulation in patients with heatstroke	14
Percutaneous ablation of colorectal liver metastases: a comparison between the outcomes of grayscale US guidance and Sonazoid CEUS Kupffer phase guidance using propensity score matching	14
The value of susceptibility weighted imaging for immediate assessing the hyperacute outcome of MRgFUS ablation for uterine fibroids: a preliminary study	14
Optimal thyrotropin level for low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma after ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation	14
Mild magnetic hyperthermia is synergistic with an antibiotic treatment against dual species biofilms consisting of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa	13
Influence factors and nomogram for volume reduction rate in benign thyroid nodule after thermal ablation	13
The efficacy of hyperthermia-based multimodal therapy is dependent on gatekeeper protein, BID	13
Hyperthermia promotes exosome secretion by regulating Rab7b while increasing drug sensitivity in adriamycin-resistant breast cancer	13
Comparison of two radiofrequency-based hemostatic devices: saline-linked bipolar vs. cooled-electrode monopolar	13
Percutaneous ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for patients with liver metastases from gastrointestinal stromal tumors	13
Acute and long-term toxicity in patients undergoing induction chemotherapy followed by thermoradiotherapy for advanced cervical cancer	13
A retrospective comparative study of microwave ablation and sublobectomy in the treatment of early subpleural nonsmall cell lung cancer	13
Histological assessment of thermal damage in porcine muscle induced by monopolar electrosurgical cutting devices during manual and robotic testing	12
Ultrasound-guided ablation for T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma adjacent and non-adjacent danger triangle area: a retrospective comparative study	12
Gold nanobipyramids-based laser-activated sealants for effective skin sealing and repair	12
Correction	12
Treatment strategies for adenomyosis before and after introducing USgHIFU in Shenzhen	12
Nomogram for predicting the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids based on oxytocin experimentation and ultrasonographic features: a retrospective single-center s	12
Mechanistic insights into FUNDC2P4 and HSF1 regulation of EMT in residual hepatocellular carcinoma following insufficient radiofrequency ablation	12
Safety and efficacy of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for real-time guidance of laparoscopic thermal ablation in patients with liver cancer	12
Clinical observation and immune effect of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment on patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis	11
Theoretical evaluation of the impact of diverse treatment conditions by calculation of the tumor control probability (TCP) of simulated cervical cancer Hyperthermia-Radiotherapy (HT-RT) treatments in-	11
Construction of a 12-gene prognostic model for colorectal cancer based on heat shock protein-related genes	11
A measure for perioperative anxiety symptoms in patients with FUAS - treated uterine fibroids: development and validation	11
High-intensity focused ultrasound combined with hysteroscopic insertion of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for intrinsic adenomyosis: a retrospective observational study	11
Strengths and weaknesses of transcranial ultrasound stimulation and its promise in psychiatry: an overview of the technology and a systematic review of the clinical applications	11
Feasibility and acceptability of an integrated mind-body intervention for depression: whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)	11
Long-term survival analysis of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma conforming to the Milan criteria: primary versus recurrent HCC	11
High-intensity focused ultrasound as a pretreatment combined with hysteroscopic resection for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia with chemotherapy intolerance: a case report	11
Safety enhancement of improved hydrodissection for microwave ablation in secondary hyperparathyroidism	11
Microwave ablation without subsequent lumpectomy versus breast-conserving surgery for early breast cancer: a propensity score matching study	11
Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM)-derived perfusion fraction mapping for the visual evaluation of MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) ablation of uterine fibroids	11
Comparison of pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients with different types of adenomyosis treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound	11
Microwave ablation of multifocal primary liver cancer guided by real-time 3.0T MRI	11

Microwave hyperthermia enhances radiosensitization by decreasing DNA repair efficiency and inducing oxidative stress in PC3 prostatic adenocarcinoma cells	11
Impact of thyrotropin levels on outcomes in T1N0M0 papillary thyroid cancer after microwave ablation	11
Occurrence of adverse events after magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) therapy in symptomatic uterine fibroids—a retrospective case-control study	11
The predictive value of conventional MRI combined with radiomics in the immediate ablation rate of HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids	11
Long term follow-up of uterine fibroids treated with microwave ablation: an up to 3-year observational study of volume, regrowth, and symptoms	10
A preliminary study of microwave ablation for solitary T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma with capsular invasion	10
Pregnancy outcomes and influencing factors following high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for adenomyosis: a single-center retrospective study	10
Multi-echo gradient echo pulse sequences: which is best for PRFS MR thermometry guided hyperthermia?	10
Clinical application of optical and electromagnetic navigation system in CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of lung metastases	10
HMGB1 released from pyroptotic vascular endothelial cells promotes immune disorders in exertional heatstroke	10
Intratumoral perfusion may affect microwave ablation area of hepatocellular carcinoma	10
Comparison of US-guided thermal ablation and surgery for papillary thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
How to boost an obstetrician's confidence in vaginal delivery after high-intensity focused ultrasound: a comparison study on delivery outcomes	10
Attributes underlying patient choice of treatment modality for low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion complicated by high-risk human papillomavirus infection	10
Strong correlation between specific heat capacity and water content in human tissues suggests preferred heat deposition in malignant tumors upon electromagnetic irradiation	10
Ethylcellulose-stabilized fat-tissue phantom for quality assurance in clinical hyperthermia	9
Percutaneous microwave ablation versus sclerotherapy for large hepatic hemangioma: a multi-center cohort study	9
A coupled thermal-electrical-structural model for balloon-based thermoplasty treatment of atherosclerosis	9
Establishment of a Bayesian network model to predict the survival of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma patients after cytoreductive surgery plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy	9
Hyperthermia in the treatment of high-risk soft tissue sarcomas: a systematic review	9
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation of primary hyperthyroidism: security and efficacy analysis	9
Clinical application of microwave ablation combined with coaxial needle biopsy using different sequences for treating lung nodules suggestive of malignancy	9
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in treatment of neuroendocrine tumor liver metastases：a single-center experience	9
Comparison of efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction between thermal ablation, conventional/open thyroidectomy, and endoscopic thyroidectomy for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules	9
Long-term outcomes of ultrasound guided high intensity focused ultrasound ablation for patients with uterine fibroids classified by T2WI: a multicenter retrospective study	9
Efficacy of focused ultrasound ablation surgery in patients with adenomyosis and coexisting pelvic adhesions	9
Three-dimensional ultrasound fusion imaging in precise needle placement for thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma	9
Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation for intrathoracic goiter up to 5 years: evaluated by computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound	9
Evaluating the learning curve of high intensity focus ultrasound for breast fibroadenoma by CUSUM analysis: a multi-center study	9
Numerical analysis and animal study of noninvasive handheld electroporation delivery device for skin superficial lesion treatment	9
HIFU as an alternative modality for patients with uterine fibroids who require fertility-sparing treatment	9
Clinical efficacy of thermal ablation for the treatment of pulmonary carcinoid tumor: a propensity-matched analysis	8
Risk factors influencing cure of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for primary hyperparathyroidism	8
Synchronous computed tomography-guided percutaneous biopsy and microwave ablation for highly suspicious malignant lung ground-glass opacities adjacent to mediastinum	8
Characteristics of adenomyosis in secondary infertility patients on MRI and factors associated with fertility recovery after HIFU	8
Thyroid nodule rupture after thermal ablation for benign thyroid nodules: incidence, risk factors, and clinical management	8
The use of histotripsy as intratumoral immunotherapy beyond tissue ablation—the rationale for exploring the immune effects of histotripsy	8
The effects of a single and a series of Finnish sauna sessions on the immune response and HSP-70 levels in trained and untrained men	8
A novel tissue-mimicking phantom for US/CT/MR-guided tumor puncture and thermal ablation	8
Effects of tract embolization on pneumothorax rate after percutaneous pulmonary microwave ablation: a rabbit study	8
US-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of secondary hyperparathyroidism as a bridge to renal transplantation	8
Prospective analysis of the effects of RAS mutation on local tumor progression and overall survival after radiofrequency ablation for colorectal liver metastases	8
A preliminary comparative study of three different microwave ablation methods for cystic-solid thyroid nodules	8
High intra-abdominal pressure during hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) following cytoreductive surgery (CRS) for peritoneal surface malignancies	8
Quantifying the relationship between biofilm reduction and thermal tissue damage on metal implants exposed to alternating magnetic fields	8
Pleural decortication and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy for pseudomyxoma	8
Hydrodissection technique for pain relief during peri-microwave ablation in patients with subpleural non-small cell lung cancers	7
Intrarectal Foley catheter-assisted high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for benign uterine diseases beyond the treatment region	7
Treatment outcomes after radiofrequency ablation in patients with non-B non-C hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria: comparison with HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma	7
Clinical evaluation of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation combined with mifepristone and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system to treat symptomatic adenomyosis	7
Passive heat stress induces mitochondrial adaptations in skeletal muscle	7
Mechanical HIFU and immune checkpoint inhibition: toward clinical implementation	7
A radiomics nomogram model for predicting prognosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after high-intensity focused ultrasound surgery	7
Role of Sonazoid-based contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in the microwave ablation of primary hyperparathyroidism	7
Simultaneous treatment of pulmonary ground-glass opacity nodules with microwave ablation and coaxial puncture biopsy	7
Mild heat stress promotes the differentiation of odontoblast-like MDPC-23 cells via yes-associated protein	7
Survival benefit of thermal ablation combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of stage IV nonsmall cell lung cancer: a propensity-matched analysis	7
Effects of microwave ablation on cysts and cystic neoplasms with tissue-mimicking model: an ex vivo study	7
Examining the efficacy and safety of endobiliary radiofrequency ablation for ingrowth occlusion after metal stent placement using a bovine model	7
Clinical outcomes of radiofrequency ablation for solitary T1aN0M0 versus T1bN0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma: a propensity-matched cohort study	7
Liver cirrhosis and tumor location can affect the range of intrahepatic microwave ablation zone	7
Radiofrequency ablation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma with a trachea-adjacent versus trachea-distant location	7
Deregulated JNK signaling enhances apoptosis during hyperthermia	7
Deep regional hyperthermia combined with modern concurrent chemoradiotherapy increases T-downstaging rate in locally advanced rectal cancer	7
Chemoradiotherapy plus hyperthermia (CRTH) versus chemoradiotherapy (CRT) alone in neoadjuvant treatment of soft tissue sarcoma: tumor response, treatment toxicity and disease control	7
Radiofrequency ablation with or without conventional transarterial chemoembolization for subcapsular versus nonsubcapsular hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria: a propensity score-matched st	7
Correction	7