OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques is 33. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of placing double-lumen irrigation-suction tube on closure of anastomotic defect following rectal cancer surgery	85
2024 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Cleveland, USA, 17–20 April 2024: Podium Videos	81
Original contribution: sleeve gastrectomy reduces soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (sLOX-1) levels in patients with morbid obesity	80
Primary closure of the midline abdominal wall defect during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: analysis of risk factors for failure and outcomes at 5 years follow-up	80
Predictive value of platelet-related hematological markers in indicating the outcomes after laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair (IPOM)	62
Endoscopic treatment of large gastric leaks after gastrectomy using the combination of double pigtail drains crossing a covered stent	59
Correction to: Impact of COVID-19 on common non-elective general surgery diagnoses	55
Correction to: Trends and risk factors for 30‑day readmissions in patients with acute cholangitis: analysis from the national readmission database	50
Structured surgical training in minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) increases textbook outcome–a risk-adjusted learning curve	48
Small bowel magnetic compression anastomosis creation for bypass procedures in a porcine model	46
Correction: Assessment of muscle activity and fatigue during laparoscopic surgery	45
Clinical outcomes of marginal ulcer bleeding compared with those of peptic ulcer bleeding	45
Magnifying endoscopy is superior at detecting easy-missed neoplastic lesions on the upper gastrointestinal tract	45
Safer operating room teams: rationale for the fundamental use of surgical energy (FUSE) hospital compliance module	45
Double anchor lock fixing method to prevent stent displacement in endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy: a porcine study	43
Survey of the 2020 Fellowship Council application and match process and the impact of COVID-19	42
Correction: ERAS guidelines-driven upper gastrointestinal contrast study after esophagectomy can detect delayed gastric conduit emptying and improve outcomes	40
Fundamentals of leadership development: a randomized pilot study to evaluate implementation of a leadership curriculum for diversity, equity, and inclusion	39
Practice patterns of hepatobiliary surgery within the military	39
Inflammation-attenuating effect of carbon dioxide versus room-air environment in a rat laparotomy model	38
C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as a risk factor for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer with intraoperative use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging	38
Comparative study of therapeutic outcomes in patients who developed hepatolithiasis after hepaticojejunostomy: balloon-assisted enteroscopic approach versus percutaneous transhepatic approach	38
A study analyzing outcomes after bariatric surgery by primary language	36
Patients’ attitudes toward negative appendectomies and surgery for suspected appendicitis: a qualitative interview study	36
New persistent opioid use following robotic-assisted, laparoscopic and open surgery inguinal hernia repair	36

Metachronous gastric neoplasm beyond 5 years after endoscopic resection for early gastric cancer	35
Impact of operative time on textbook outcome after minimally invasive esophagectomy, a risk-adjusted analysis from a high-volume center	35
Time to endoscopic vacuum therapy—lessons learned after > 150 robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomies (RAMIE) at a German high-volume center	35
Poor risk–benefit ratio of gastrointestinal endoscopy for screening prior to heart or lung transplantation	35
Primary anastomosis with diverting loop ileostomy vs. Hartmann’s procedure for acute diverticulitis: what happens after discharge? Results of a nationwide analysis	34
Vertical tumor margin of endoscopic resection for T1 colorectal carcinoma affects the prognosis of patients undergoing additional surgery	34
Do the research priorities identified in SAGES Delphi studies resonate with rural general surgeons: a Washington state perspective	34
Do patients actually understand? An evaluation of the informed consent process for endoscopic procedures in rural Uganda	33
Analysis of the long-term impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for control of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities: a meta-analysis	33
Indications for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy before bariatric surgery: a multicenter study	33
Deconstructing mastery in colorectal fluorescence angiography interpretation	33