OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques is 25. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
High-risk bariatric candidates: does red-flagging predict the post-operative course?	166
The avoidable delay in weight loss surgery for those with BMI over 50	56
“Transanal endoscopic microsurgery” with a flexible colonoscope (F-TEM): a new endoscopic treatment for suspicious deep submucosal invasion T1 rectal carcinoma	52
Gender benefit in laparoscopic surgical performance using a 3D-display system: data from a randomized cross-over trial	49
Variable practice is superior to self-directed training for laparoscopic simulator training: a randomized trial	46
Subcutaneous emphysema associated with laparoscopic or robotic abdominal surgery: a retrospective single-center study	42
Enhanced recovery after surgery may mitigate the risks associated with robotic-assisted fundoplication in lung transplant patients	41
Evaluation of a novel home-based laparoscopic and core surgical skills programme (Monash Online Surgical Training)	40
Da Vinci robot-assisted endoscopic full-thickness gastric resection with regional lymph node dissection using a 3D near-infrared video system: a single-center 5-year clinical outcome	40
Validity and reliability evidence support task-specific metrics for laparoscopic fundoplication	38
Development and validation of a hybrid simulator for ultrasound-guided laparoscopic common bile duct exploration	33
A comparative study of laparoscopic near-total and total gastrectomy for patient nutritional status and quality of life using a propensity score matching analysis	33
Coffee break has no impact on laparoscopic skills: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled parallel-group trial	32
Comparison of procedural outcomes between morning and afternoon colonoscopies performed by colorectal surgeons	32
Peri-ampullary diverticulum was associated with a higher rate of acute cholangitis among patients with choledocholithiasis	31
Structured surgical training in minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) increases textbook outcome–a risk-adjusted learning curve	30
Versatility and clinical effectiveness of a synthetic sealing hemostatic patch as alternative to parenchyma suturing in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy	29
Polypharmacy is predictive of postoperative complications in older adults undergoing ventral hernia repair	28
Utility of the mFI-5 as a predictor of post-operative outcomes following gastrectomy for gastric cancer: an ACS-NSQIP analysis	27
Initial surgical performance in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is associated with clinical outcomes and learning curves	27
Oncologic safety of transverse colon cancer surgery without central vessel ligation of middle colic artery	27
From the simulation lab to the operating room: simulation performance predicts intraoperative performance in robotic gastrojejunostomy	27
Impact of opioid-related disorders on complications in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a propensity score-matched analysis of the national inpatient sample	26
Intra-operative pyloric BOTOX injection versus pyloric surgery for prevention of delayed gastric emptying after esophagectomy	26
Intraoperative detection of parathyroid glands using artificial intelligence: optimizing medical image training with data augmentation methods	26

Non-therapeutic laparotomies in military trauma (2009–2014)