Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques

Article	Citations
Clinical practice guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) on bariatric surgery: update 2020 endorsed by IFSO-EC, EASO and ESPCOP	209
SAGES and EAES recommendations for minimally invasive surgery during COVID-19 pandemic	143
Factors associated with weight regain post-bariatric surgery: a systematic review	85
Real-time automatic surgical phase recognition in laparoscopic sigmoidectomy using the convolutional neural network-based deep learning approach	68
The risk of COVID-19 transmission by laparoscopic smoke may be lower than for laparotomy: a narrative review	54
5G ultra-remote robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery in China	50
Video consultation during follow up care: effect on quality of care and patient- and provider attitude in patients with colorectal cancer	47
Effectiveness and safety of EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy using lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS): a systematic review and meta-analysis	46
Endoscopic management of leaks and fistulas after bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	45
Clinical efficacy of gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) in the treatment of refractory gastroparesis and predictors of outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis using surgical pyloropl	45
Deep learning visual analysis in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review and diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis	44
Intraoperative use of fluorescence with indocyanine green reduces anastomotic leak rates in rectal cancer surgery: an individual participant data analysis	42
An overview on 3D printing for abdominal surgery	42
Safe cholecystectomy multi-society practice guideline and state-of-the-art consensus conference on prevention of bile duct injury during cholecystectomy	40
Development of an artificial intelligence system using deep learning to indicate anatomical landmarks during laparoscopic cholecystectomy	40
Consensus on international guidelines for management of groin hernias	40
Total mesorectal excision for low and middle rectal cancer: laparoscopic versus transanal approach—a meta-analysis	39
SurgAI: deep learning for computerized laparoscopic image understanding in gynaecology	39
Magnetic sphincter augmentation: a viable rescue therapy for symptomatic reflux following bariatric surgery	39
Computer-assisted quantification and visualization of bowel perfusion using fluorescence-based enhanced reality in left-sided colonic resections	39
Robotic-assisted versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for patients with benign and malignant periampullary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of short-term outcomes	38
EUS-guided versus endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	38
Video-based coaching in surgical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis	38
Real-time navigation for laparoscopic hepatectomy using image fusion of preoperative 3D surgical plan and intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence imaging	37
Formalizing video documentation of the Critical View of Safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a step towards artificial intelligence assistance to improve surgical safety	35

Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for left-sided pancreatic tumors: a single surgeon’s experience of 228 consecutive cases	34
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy versus open surgical gastrojejunostomy: clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness analysis	34
Laparoscopic versus robotic major hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	34
The incidence of iron deficiency anemia post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review	34
Short-term outcomes of revisional surgery after sleeve gastrectomy: a comparative analysis of re-sleeve, Roux en-Y gastric bypass, duodenal switch (Roux en-Y and single-anastomosis)	33
The learning curve of TaTME for mid-low rectal cancer: a comprehensive analysis from a five-year institutional experience	33
Comparative review of outcomes: laparoscopic and robotic enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) access retrorectus repairs	33
Applying the electronic nose for pre-operative SARS-CoV-2 screening	33
Preclinical evaluation of the versius surgical system, a new robot-assisted surgical device for use in minimal access general and colorectal procedures	33
Gastric myotomy length affects severity but not rate of post-procedure reflux: 3-year follow-up of a prospective randomized controlled trial of double-scope per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for esop	33
Transductal versus transcystic laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: an institutional review of over four hundred cases	33
Clinical and economic burden of colorectal and bariatric anastomotic leaks	33
Optimizing quantitative fluorescence angiography for visceral perfusion assessment	33
Ten golden rules for a safe MIS inguinal hernia repair using a new anatomical concept as a guide	32
Predicting the difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy: development and validation of a pre-operative risk score using an objective operative difficulty grading system	32
Comparison of pediatric choledochal cyst excisions with open procedures, laparoscopic procedures and robot-assisted procedures: a retrospective study	31
Cholelithiasis after bariatric surgery, incidence, and prophylaxis: randomized controlled trial	30
Fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green (ICG) to evaluate anastomosis in colorectal surgery: where does it have more value?	30
Efficacy of per-oral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of non-achalasia esophageal motor disorders	30
Development and validation of a recommended checklist for assessment of surgical videos quality: the LAParoscopic surgery Video Educational GuidelineS (LAP-VEGaS) video assessment tool	30
Automated operative phase identification in peroral endoscopic myotomy	30
Laparoscopic anatomical liver resection guided by real-time indocyanine green fluorescence imaging: experience and lessons learned from the initial series in a single center	30
SAGES guidelines for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)	29
Functional outcomes after laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted rectal resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis	29
Perioperative outcomes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	29
Development and validation of machine learning models to predict gastrointestinal leak and venous thromboembolism after weight loss surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database	29
Intraoperative assessment of esophageal motility using FLIP during myotomy for achalasia	29
Long-term outcomes of per-oral endoscopic myotomy compared to laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: a single-center experience	29
Efficacy and safety of palliative endobiliary radiofrequency ablation using a novel temperature-controlled catheter for malignant biliary stricture: a single-center prospective randomized phase II TRI	28
Fluorescence-based cholangiography: preliminary results from the IHU-IRCAD-EAES EURO-FIGS registry	28
POEM: clinical outcomes beyond 5 years	28
Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy may offer improved oncologic outcomes over open surgery: a propensity-matched single-institution study	28
Comparison of postoperative cosmesis in transaxillary, postauricular facelift, and conventional transcervical thyroidectomy	27
Postoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is associated with pneumonia in minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer	27
Extended right colectomy, left colectomy, or segmental left colectomy for splenic flexure carcinomas: a European multicenter propensity score matching analysis	27
A comparative prospective study of short-term outcomes of extended view totally extraperitoneal (e-TEP) repair versus laparoscopic intraperitoneal on lay mesh (IPOM) plus repair for ventral hernia	27
Is robotic right colectomy economically sustainable? a multicentre retrospective comparative study and cost analysis	27
Endoscopic versus surgical treatment for infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	27
Cost-effectiveness and quality of life analysis of laparoscopic and robotic distal pancreatectomy: a propensity score-matched study	27
Defining the learning curve of robotic thoracic surgery: what does it take?	27
Does closure of fascia, type, and location of trocar influence occurrence of port site hernias? A literature review	26
Resection of the gastric submucosal tumor (G-SMT) originating from the muscularis propria layer: comparison of efficacy, patients’ tolerability, and clinical outcomes between endoscopic full-thickness	26
Experience-based expert consensus on the intra-operative usage of the Endoflip impedance planimetry system	26
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy using the vestibular approach with an endoscopic retractor in thyroid cancer: experience with the first 132 patients	26
Surgical treatment of GERD: systematic review and meta-analysis	25
Fluorescence‐based bowel anastomosis perfusion evaluation: results from the IHU‐IRCAD‐EAES EURO‐FIGS registry	25
The impact of fluorescence angiography on anastomotic leak rate following transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a comparative study	25
Hyperspectral enhanced reality (HYPER) for anatomical liver resection	25
Telemedicine for postoperative follow-up, virtual surgical clinics during COVID-19 pandemic	25
Robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair demonstrates favorable short-term outcomes compared to laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair	25

ELSA recommendations for minimally invasive surgery during a community spread pandemic: a centered approach in Asia from widespread to recovery phases	25
Total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with periampullary tumors: a learning curve analysis	24
Trans-duodenal ampullectomy for ampullary neoplasms: early and long-term outcomes in 36 consecutive patients	24
Prediction of postoperative complications and survival after laparoscopic gastrectomy using preoperative Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index in elderly gastric cancer patients	24
Clinical spotlight review for the management of choledocholithiasis	24
Comparison of total endoscopic thyroidectomy with conventional open thyroidectomy for treatment of papillary thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	24
Performance of Indocyanine green for sentinel lymph node mapping and lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer: a diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis	24
Comparison of indocyanine green dye fluorescent cholangiography with intra-operative cholangiography in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a meta-analysis	24
Efficacy and safety of endoscopic full-thickness resection in the colon and rectum using an over-the-scope device: a meta-analysis	23
Robot assisted versus laparoscopic suturing learning curve in a simulated setting	23
Minimally invasive component separation technique for large ventral hernia: which is the best choice? A systematic literature review	23
Surgical and nutritional outcomes of laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy versus total gastrectomy: a meta-analysis	23
Local recurrence and its risk factors after cold snare polypectomy of colorectal polyps	23
Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: the SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove Tecnologie) network prospective trial on 1225 cases comparing intra corporeal versus extra corporeal ileo-	23
SAGES consensus recommendations on an annotation framework for surgical video	23
Achieving the critical view of safety in the difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective study of predictors of failure	23
Transoral robotic thyroidectomy versus transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy: a propensity-score-matched analysis of surgical outcomes	23
Efficacy of digital single-operator cholangioscopy in the visual interpretation of indeterminate biliary strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis	23
Comparative study of laparoscopic versus open technique for simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer and liver metastases with propensity score analysis	23
Risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux after POEM for achalasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	23
Intraoperative fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green in hepatic resection for malignancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies	22
Total laparoscopic versus open radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma	22
Evaluation of a single surgeon’s learning curve of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: risk-adjusted cumulative summation analysis	22
Enhanced recovery program versus conventional care after colorectal surgery in the geriatric population: a systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Marginal ulceration following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: risk factors for ulcer development, recurrence and need for revisional surgery	22
ERCP-related perforations: a population-based study of incidence, mortality, and risk factors	22
Evaluation of reflux following sleeve gastrectomy and one anastomosis gastric bypass: 1-year results from a randomized open-label controlled trial	22
Perioperative outcomes and cost of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair	22
Impact of liver cirrhosis on the difficulty of minimally-invasive liver resections: a 1:1 coarsened exact-matched controlled study	22
Robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a meta-analysis of short-term outcomes	21
Double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP in patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Trends and outcomes of robotic surgery for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in the USA: maintaining perioperative and oncologic safety	21
Interim safety analysis of the first-in-human clinical trial of the Versius surgical system, a new robot-assisted device for use in minimal access surgery	21
Single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy: a case-matched multicenter study	21
Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) for rectal cancer: beyond the learning curve	21
Scarless endoscopic thyroidectomy (SET) lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma through breast approach: 10 years of experience	21
The contribution of specific enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol elements to reduced length of hospital stay after ventral hernia repair	21
Lumen apposing metal stents versus tubular self-expandable metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy in malignant biliary obstruction	21
Comparison and validation of three difficulty scoring systems in laparoscopic liver surgery: a retrospective analysis on 300 cases	21
Transanal total mesorectal excision: the Slagelse experience 2013–2019	21
Conversions of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to duodenal switch (SADI-S and BPD-DS) for weight regain	21
Clinical utility of transanal indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence imaging for evaluation of colorectal anastomotic perfusion	20
Extended View: Totally Extra Peritoneal (e-TEP) Approach for Ventral and Incisional Hernia—Early results from a single center	20
Gender distribution of speakers on panels at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) annual meeting	20
Evaluation of anterior versus posterior component separation for hernia repair in a cadaveric model	20
Fluorescent cholangiography significantly improves patient outcomes for laparoscopic cholecystectomy	20
Extrahepatic biliary tract visualization using near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green: optimization of dose and dosing time	20
Per-oral endoscopic myotomy with septotomy for the treatment of distal esophageal diverticula (D-POEM)	20
Endoscopic placement of pancreatic stent for “Deep” pancreatic enucleations operative technique and preliminary experience at two high-volume centers	20
Robotic and per-oral endoscopic myotomy have fewer technical complications compared to laparoscopic Heller myotomy	20
Robotic or three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy for right colectomy with complete mesocolic excision (CME) and intracorporeal anastomosis? A propensity score-matching study comparison	20
Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy: comparison of reconstituting and fenestrating techniques	20
Use of prefrontal cortex activity as a measure of learning curve in surgical novices: results of a single blind randomised controlled trial	20
Environmental impact and life cycle financial cost of hybrid (reusable/single-use) instruments versus single-use equivalents in laparoscopic cholecystectomy	20
Da Vinci Single-Port robot-assisted transanal mesorectal excision: a promising preclinical experience	20
Surgeon-delivered laparoscopic transversus abdominis plane blocks are non-inferior to anesthesia-delivered ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane blocks: a blinded, randomized non-inferiority t	19
Impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on fibrosis stage in patients with child-A NASH-related cirrhosis	19
Endoscopic resection of T1 colorectal cancer prior to surgery does not affect surgical adverse events and recurrence	19
A new method of near-infrared fluorescence image-guided hepatectomy for patients with hepatolithiasis: a randomized controlled trial	19
Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) results in improved recovery and similar reflux quality of life outcomes compared to laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication	19
Laparoscopic management of type II Mirizzi syndrome	19
Short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer following neoadjuvant chemotherapy	19
Naples Prognostic Score as a novel prognostic prediction tool in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for early-stage lung cancer: a propensity score matching study	19
Magnetic compression anastomosis for the treatment of benign biliary strictures: a clinical study from China	19
Magnetic anchor-guided endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal tumors (with video)	19
Comparison of manual and semi-automatic registration in augmented reality image-guided liver surgery: a clinical feasibility study	19
Laparoscopy is not enough: full ERAS compliance is the key to improvement of short-term outcomes after colectomy for cancer	18
Operative performance outcomes of a simulator-based robotic surgical skills curriculum	18
Efficacy of intraoperative ICG fluorescence imaging evaluation for preventing anastomotic leakage after left-sided colon or rectal cancer surgery: a propensity score-matched analysis	18
Mesh-related complications in paraoesophageal repair: a systematic review	18
Compensatory motion scaling for time-delayed robotic surgery	18
Oncological outcomes of robotic-assisted versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a propensity score-matched analysis	18
The critical view of safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Strasberg Yes or No? An Italian Multicentre study	18
Endoscopic submucosal dissection versus transanal endoscopic surgery for the treatment of early rectal tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) promotes cell proliferation in early-onset colon cancer tumorigenesis	18
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma as the new field of implementation of laparoscopic liver resection programs. A comparative propensity score-based analysis of open and laparoscopic liver resections	18
SAGES Video-Based Assessment (VBA) program: a vision for life-long learning for surgeons	18
Linear or circular stapler? A propensity score-matched, multicenter analysis of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy following totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy	18
Subtotal cholecystectomy: early and long-term outcomes	18
PuraStat in gastrointestinal bleeding: results of a prospective multicentre observational pilot study	17

Comparison of pathological outcomes after transanal versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision: a prospective study using data from randomized control trial	17
Robotic-assisted surgery may be a useful approach to protect urinary function in the modern era of diverse surgical approaches for rectal cancer	17
Intraoperative use of FLIP is associated with clinical success following POEM for achalasia	17
The first modified Delphi consensus statement on sleeve gastrectomy	17
Peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of esophageal diverticulum: an experience in China	17
Re-suturing after primary endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) for obesity	17
Overlap method versus functional method for esophagojejunal reconstruction using totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy	17
Outcomes in robotic versus laparoscopic-assisted choledochal cyst excision and hepaticojejunostomy in children	17
Laparoscopy versus laparotomy approach of a radical resection for gallbladder cancer: a retrospective comparative study	17
Peroral endoscopic myotomy alone is effective for esophageal motility disorders and esophageal epiphrenic diverticulum: a retrospective single-center study	17
Long-term oncologic outcomes following anastomotic leak after anterior resection for rectal cancer: does the leak severity matter?	17
Canadian taTME expert collaboration (CaTaCO) position statement	17
The impact of intra-abdominal pressure on perioperative outcomes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	17
Peritoneal drainage or no drainage after pancreaticoduodenectomy and/or distal pancreatectomy: a meta-analysis and systematic review	17
Association of high ligation versus low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery on anastomotic leak, postoperative complications, and mortality after minimally invasive surgery for distal sigmoid a	17
The safety and efficacy of a new 20-mm lumen apposing metal stent (lams) for the endoscopic treatment of pancreatic and peripancreatic fluid collections: a large international, multicenter study	17
Too big to breathe: predictors of respiratory failure and insufficiency after open ventral hernia repair	17
A systematic review of the effect of gastric pouch and/or gastrojejunostomy (stoma) size on weight loss outcomes with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass	17
Learning curve of robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal repair (rTAPP) for inguinal hernias	17
Bridging interventions before bariatric surgery in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2: a systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Oncological safety of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer: mid-term results of a prospective multicentre study	17
The COVID-19 reset: lessons from the pandemic on Burnout and the Practice of Surgery	17
Pheochromocytoma surgery without systematic preoperative pharmacological preparation: insights from a referral tertiary center experience	17
Evaluation of the histological variability of core and wedge biopsies in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in bariatric surgical patients	17
Comparison of surgical outcomes among different methods of esophagojejunostomy in laparoscopic total gastrectomy for clinical stage I proximal gastric cancer: results of a single-arm multicenter phase	17
Inter-user variation in the interpretation of near infrared perfusion imaging using indocyanine green in colorectal surgery	17
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided parenchymal liver biopsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Comparison of laparoscopic versus open liver resection for lesions located in posterosuperior segments: a meta-analysis of short-term and oncological outcomes	17
Complete mesocolic excision and D3 lymphadenectomy with central vascular ligation in right-sided colon cancer: a systematic review of postoperative outcomes, tumor recurrence and overall survival	16
EAES Recommendations for Recovery Plan in Minimally Invasive Surgery Amid COVID-19 Pandemic	16
A large multicenter cohort on the use of full-thickness resection device for difficult colonic lesions	16
Male gender is an independent risk factor for patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an MBSAQIP® database analysis	16
Robotic versus open hemihepatectomy: a propensity score-matched study	16
Laparoscopic intraperitoneal versus enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal retromuscular mesh repair for ventral hernia: a retrospective cohort study	16
At-home hands-on surgical training during COVID19: proof of concept using a virtual telementoring platform	16
Single-incision versus conventional multiport laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a current meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
De Garengeot hernia: a systematic review	16
Is peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) more effective than pneumatic dilation and Heller myotomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Internal traction method using a spring-and-loop with clip (S–O clip) allows countertraction in gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection	16
Higher Edmonton Obesity Staging System scores are associated with complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass	16
Real-world learning curve analysis of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: a large multicenter study	16
Population-based analysis on predictors for lymph node metastasis in T1 colon cancer	16
Early cholecystectomy (≤ 8 weeks) following percutaneous cholecystostomy tube placement is associated with higher morbidity	16
Feasibility and efficacy of repeat laparoscopic liver resection for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma	16
Video-based assessment for laparoscopic fundoplication: initial development of a robust tool for operative performance assessment	16
Reduced anastomotic complications with intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy using endoscopic linear staplers (overlap method) in laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma	16
Competency assessment tool for laparoscopic suturing: development and reliability evaluation	16
Motion analysis for better understanding of psychomotor skills in laparoscopy: objective assessment-based simulation training using animal organs	16
Development of a conceptual framework of recovery after abdominal surgery	16
Perioperative outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a large international multicenter experience	16
Disparity in access to bariatric surgery among African-American men	16
A learning robot for cognitive camera control in minimally invasive surgery	16
Transoral endoscopic selective lateral neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma: a pilot study	16
Timing of indocyanine green injection prior to laparoscopic colorectal surgery for tumor localization: a prospective case series	16
Comparative efficacy of first-line therapeutic interventions for achalasia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	16
Laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC: a comparative matched analysis	16
Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis for right colectomy does not affect gastrointestinal recovery within an enhanced recovery after surgery program	16
Comparison of indocyanine green and carbon nanoparticles in endoscopic techniques for central lymph nodes dissection in patients with papillary thyroid cancer	15
Prediction of thirty-day morbidity and mortality after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: data from an artificial neural network	15
The risk factors for incisional hernia after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a multicenter retrospective study at Yokohama Clinical Oncology Group	15
Gender equity in ergonomics: does muscle effort in laparoscopic surgery differ between men and women?	15
Laparoscopically guided transversus abdominis plane block offers better pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: results of a triple blind randomized controlled trial	15
Is interval appendectomy really needed? A closer look at neoplasm rates in adult patients undergoing interval appendectomy after complicated appendicitis	15
Long-term results of laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for the curative treatment of low-grade pseudomyxoma peritonei and multicystic mesothelioma	15
Novel transluminal treatment protocol for hepaticojejunostomy stricture using covered self-expandable metal stent	15
Endoscopic treatment of pouch inlet and afferent limb strictures: stricturotomy vs. balloon dilation	15
Safety and oncologic efficacy of robotic compared to open pancreaticoduodenectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer	15
Development and validation of the objective assessment of robotic suturing and knot tying skills for chicken anastomotic model	15
Laparoscopic surgery for oncologic extended resection of T1b and T2 incidental gallbladder carcinoma at a high-volume center: a single-center experience in China	15
Laparoscopic major hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma in elderly patients: a multicentric propensity score‑based analysis	15
Morbidity and short-term surgical outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a large cohort study	15
Applying the Delphi process for development of a hepatopancreaticobiliary robotic surgery training curriculum	15
Endoscopic ampullectomy for non-invasive ampullary lesions: a single-center 10-year retrospective cohort study	15
Laparoscopic versus open limited liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with liver cirrhosis: a propensity score matching study with the Hiroshima Surgical study group of Clinical Oncology (HiSC	15
Assessing the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic antireflux procedures for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review with network meta-analysis	15
Effectiveness and safety of underwater techniques in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a comprehensive review of the literature	15
Use of minimally invasive surgery in emergency general surgery procedures	15
Short- and long-term comparison of robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer by the same surgical team: a propensity score matching analysis	15
Simethicone decreases bloating and improves bowel preparation effectiveness: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Cost-effectiveness analysis of laparoscopic and open surgery in routine Swedish care for colorectal cancer	15
Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (Phasix™) mesh onlay in complex abdominal wall repair	15
Same-day discharge on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients: an outcomes review	15
Learning curve of robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (rTAPP) inguinal hernia repair: a cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis	15
Does endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty stand the test of time? Objective assessment of endoscopic ESG appearance and its relation to weight loss in a large group of consecutive patients	15
Primary obesity surgery endoluminal (POSE) for the treatment of obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Marijuana use does not affect the outcomes of bariatric surgery	15
The impact of nausea on post-operative outcomes in bariatric surgery patients	15
Facebook groups provide effective social support to patients after bariatric surgery	15
Reduction in postoperative complications by robotic surgery: a case–control study of robotic versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer	14
Transoral robotic thyroidectomy versus conventional open thyroidectomy: comparative analysis of surgical outcomes using propensity score matching	14
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis: a review of 31 patients	14
Endoscopic full-thickness resection of duodenal lesions (with video)	14
Simultaneous computer-assisted assessment of mucosal and serosal perfusion in a model of segmental colonic ischemia	14
SAGES primer for taking care of yourself during and after the COVID-19 crisis	14
Ten-year trends in minimally invasive hernia repair: a NSQIP database review	14
Venous thromboembolism risk for the contemporary bariatric surgeon	14
Customized bariatric stents for sleeve gastrectomy leak: are they superior to conventional esophageal stents? A systematic review and proportion meta-analysis	14
Comparison of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in aged acute calculous cholecystitis: a cohort study	14
Lesion size and circumferential range identified as independent risk factors for esophageal stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection	14
A case series study of augmented reality in laparoscopic liver resection with a deformable preoperative model	14
Safety and short-term effectiveness of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty using overstitch: preliminary report from a multicenter study	14
Outcomes and quality of life after major bile duct injury in long-term follow-up	14
Single-stage management of choledocholithiasis: intraoperative ERCP versus laparoscopic common bile duct exploration	14
Esophagitis evolution after sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass in consecutive cases	14
A randomized controlled trial of single-port versus multi-port laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	14
Minimally invasive esophagectomy and radical lymph node dissection without recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis	14
Has National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month increased endoscopy screening rates and public interest in colorectal cancer?	14
Endoscopic gastrointestinal anastomoses with lumen-apposing metal stents: predictors of technical success	14
Use of indocyanine green (ICG) augmented near-infrared fluorescence imaging in robotic radical resection of gallbladder adenocarcinomas	14
Perioperative and oncological outcomes following minimally invasive versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic duct adenocarcinoma	14
Management of colonoscopic perforation: a systematic review and treatment algorithm	14
Endoscopic gallbladder drainage for symptomatic gallbladder disease: a cumulative systematic review meta-analysis	14
Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for a sigmoid type of achalasia: short-term outcomes and changes in the esophageal angle	14
Laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for perforated low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms	14
Transperitoneal vs retroperitoneal minimally invasive partial nephrectomy: comparison of perioperative outcomes and functional follow-up in a large multi-institutional cohort (The RECORD 2 Project)	14
Is a coaxial plastic stent within a lumen-apposing metal stent useful for the management of distal malignant biliary obstruction?	14
Effects of Retzius sparing on robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a systematic review with meta-analysis	14
What are the risk factors of conversion from total cholecystectomy to bailout surgery?	14
Transition from laparoscopic to robotic rectal resection: outcomes and learning curve of the initial 100 cases	14
Intraoperative impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP™) results and development of esophagitis in patients undergoing peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)	14
Short- and long-term outcomes of prophylactic thoracic duct ligation during thoracoscopic–laparoscopic McKeown esophagectomy for cancer: a propensity score matching analysis	14
Computer-assisted real-time automatic prostate segmentation during TaTME: a single-center feasibility study	14
Propensity score-matched comparison of short- and long-term outcomes between surgery and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for intestinal type early gastric cancer (EGC) of the middle and lower t	13
Development of artificial intelligence system for quality control of photo documentation in esophagogastroduodenoscopy	13
Less is more in the difficult gallbladder: recent evolution of subtotal cholecystectomy in a single HPB unit	13
“Caudal-to-cranial” plus “artery first” technique with beyond D3 lymph node dissection on the right midline of the superior mesenteric artery for the treatment of right colon cancer: is it more in lin	13
The current state of robotic retromuscular repairs—a qualitative review of the literature	13
Remote telesurgery in humans: a systematic review	13
A novel simple intra-corporeal Pringle maneuver for laparoscopic hemihepatectomy: how we do it	13
Superior pathologic and clinical outcomes after minimally invasive rectal cancer resection, compared to open resection	13
Outcomes and safety of double-balloon enteroscopy in small bowel diseases: a single-center experience of 1531 procedures	13
Comprehensive Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy: An International Multicenter Study	13
Intraoperative fluorescence angiography and risk factors of anastomotic leakage in mini-invasive low rectal resections	13
Comparison of general anesthesia and conscious sedation in procedure-related complications during esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection	13
Efficacy and feasibility of OverStitch suturing of leaks in the upper gastrointestinal tract	13
Initial clinical experience with Single-Port robotic (SP r) left colectomy using the SP surgical system: description of the technique	13
Exposure to virtual reality as a tool to reduce peri-operative anxiety in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: a single-center prospective randomized clinical trial	13
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration in patients with previous abdominal biliary tract operations	13
Factors associated with surgeon’s perception of distraction in the operating room	13
Comparative perioperative and 5-year outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic or open inguinal hernia repair: a study of 153,727 patients in the state of New York	13
Surgical Coaching for Operative Performance Enhancement (SCOPE): skill ratings and impact on surgeons’ practice	13
IMHOTEP: cross-professional evaluation of a three-dimensional virtual reality system for interactive surgical operation planning, tumor board discussion and immersive training for complex liver surger	13
The modified endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy versus antibiotic therapy alone for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children	13
Post-POEM reflux: who’s at risk?	13
The effect of anticoagulants on delayed bleeding after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection	13

Less pain and earlier discharge after implementation of a multidisciplinary enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy	13
Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic spleen-preserving No. 10 lymph node dissection for locally advanced upper third gastric cancer: a prospective, multicenter clinical trial	13
Procedural virtual reality simulation training for robotic surgery: a randomised controlled trial	13
The efficacy of dental floss and a hemoclip as a traction method for the endoscopic full-thickness resection of submucosal tumors in the gastric fundus	13
Delay in emergency hernia surgery is associated with worse outcomes	13
Minimally invasive options for gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the stomach	13
Impact of perforator sparing on anterior component separation outcomes in open abdominal wall reconstruction	13
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy using RUBINA™ technology: preliminary experience in two pediatric surgery centers	13
Long-term results of ERCP- or PTCS-directed photodynamic therapy for unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma	13
Can better surgical outcomes be obtained in the learning process of robotic rectal cancer surgery? A propensity score-matched comparison between learning phases	13
SAGES guidelines for the use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia	13
Laparoscopy versus conventional laparotomy in the management of abdominal trauma: a multi-institutional matched-pair study	13
Simulation-based VATS resection of the five lung lobes: a technical skills test	13
Optimal ICG dosage of preoperative colonoscopic tattooing for fluorescence-guided laparoscopic colorectal surgery	13
27th International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Sevilla, Spain, 12–15 June 2019	13
Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy is advantageous over open Kasai portoenterostomy in subsequent liver transplantation	12
Magnetic sphincter augmentation with hiatal hernia repair: long term outcomes	12
Laparoscopic caudate lobectomy: a multicenter, propensity score-matched report of safety, feasibility, and early outcomes	12
Application of a novel self-assembling peptide to prevent hemorrhage after EMR, a feasibility and safety study	12
S054: incidence and management of jejunojejunal intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a large case series	12
HIFU for the treatment of difficult colorectal liver metastases with unsuitable indications for resection and radiofrequency ablation: a phase I clinical trial	12
Pre-emptive active drainage of reflux (PARD) in Ivor-Lewis oesophagectomy with negative pressure and simultaneous enteral nutrition using a double-lumen open-pore film drain (dOFD)	12
Artificial intelligence-based automated laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgical phase recognition and analysis	12
Abdominal core quality of life after ventral hernia repair: a comparison of open versus robotic-assisted retromuscular techniques	12
Robotic natural-orifice IntraCorporeal anastomosis with Extraction (NICE procedure) for complicated diverticulitis	12
Risk factors for open conversion of lateral transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy: retrospective cohort study of the Spanish Adrenal Surgery Group (SASG)	12
Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy (MILE): technique and outcomes of 100 consecutive cases	12
Lymph node dissection around left recurrent laryngeal nerve: robot-assisted vs. video-assisted McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma	12
Training interventions to improve adenoma detection rates during colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Are we doing too many non-therapeutic laparotomies in trauma? An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank	12
A better route to ALPPS: minimally invasive vs open ALPPS	12
Quantitative serosal and mucosal optical imaging perfusion assessment in gastric conduits for esophageal surgery: an experimental study in enhanced reality	12
Laparoendoscopic rendezvous versus ERCP followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the management of cholecysto-choledocholithiasis: a retrospectively cohort study	12
Trends in robotic surgery utilization across tertiary children’s hospitals in the United States	12
Muscle activation during traditional laparoscopic surgery compared with robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis	12
Laparoscopic hepatectomy enhances recovery for small hepatocellular carcinoma with liver cirrhosis by postoperative inflammatory response attenuation: a propensity score matching analysis with a conve	12
Minimally invasive hepatectomy is associated with decreased morbidity and resource utilization in the elderly	12
Impact of laparoscopic surgical experience on the learning curve of robotic rectal cancer surgery	12
What affects the prognosis of NOMI patients? Analysis of clinical data and CT findings	12
A randomized controlled trial of stapled versus ultrasonic transection in distal pancreatectomy	12
SAGES TAVAC safety and efficacy analysis confocal laser endomicroscopy	12
A new minimally invasive technique for the repair of diastasis recti: a pilot study	12
Using a standardized intra-operative endoflip protocol during fundoplication to identify factors that affect distensibility	12
Improving biliary stent patency for malignant obstructive jaundice using endobiliary radiofrequency ablation: experience in 150 patients	12
Safety and efficacy of post-anastomotic intraoperative endoscopy to avoid early anastomotic complications during gastrectomy for gastric cancer	12
Feasibility of purely laparoscopic right anterior sectionectomy	12
Clip-on-clip closure method for a mucosal defect after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: a prospective feasibility study	12
Impact of resection margins for colorectal liver metastases in laparoscopic and open liver resection: a propensity score analysis	12
Trends in the utilization and perioperative outcomes of primary robotic bariatric surgery from 2015 to 2018: a study of 46,764 patients from the MBSAQIP data registry	12
Enhanced value with implementation of an ERAS protocol for ventral hernia repair	12
Outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted ERCP in gastric bypass patients at a community hospital center	12
Measurement of outflow resistance imposed by magnetic sphincter augmentation: defining normal values and clinical implication	12
Impact of the Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification System on the safety of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer	12
Endoscopic preperitoneal parastomal hernia repair (ePauli repair) : an observational study	12
A robotic flexible endoscope with shared autonomy: a study of mockup cholecystectomy	12
EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis—procedure outcomes and evaluation of mortality predictors	12
Minimally invasive approach to hiatal hernia repair is superior to open, even in the emergent setting: a large national database analysis	12
A propensity-matched study of full laparoscopic versus hand-assisted minimal-invasive liver surgery	12
Endoscopic submucosal excavation and endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric schwannoma: five-year experience from a large tertiary center in China	12
Prehabilitation with wearables versus standard of care before major abdominal cancer surgery: a randomised controlled pilot study (trial registration: NCT04047524)	12
Safety and efficacy of carbon nanoparticle suspension injection and indocyanine green tracer-guided lymph node dissection during robotic distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer	12
Feasibility, safety, and long-term efficacy of gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) for postsurgical gastroparesis: a single-center and retrospective study of a prospective database	12
Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging-guided laparoscopic right posterior hepatectomy	11
Health benefits and risks during 10 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass	11
Could fluorescence-guided surgery be an efficient and sustainable option? A SICE (Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery) health technology assessment summary	11
SMA syndrome: management perspective with laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy and long-term results	11
The impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on gastrointestinal operative volume in the United States	11
Efficacy of artificial pneumothorax under two-lung ventilation in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer	11
Impact of change in the surgical plan based on indocyanine green fluorescence angiography on the rates of colorectal anastomotic leak: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Deep learning for surgical phase recognition using endoscopic videos	11
Mass spectrometry transanal minimally invasive surgery (MS-TAMIS) to promote organ preservation in rectal cancer	11
Three-dimensional imaging improved the laparoscopic performance of inexperienced operators: a prospective trial	11
Bile duct injuries: a contemporary survey of surgeon attitudes and experiences	11
Independent risk factors for esophageal refractory stricture after extensive endoscopic submucosal dissection	11
Expanding indications for laparoscopic parenchyma-sparing resection of posterosuperior liver segments in patients with colorectal metastases: comparison with open hepatectomy for immediate and long-te	11
Improving attainment of the critical view of safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy	11
Deep learning-based automatic surgical step recognition in intraoperative videos for transanal total mesorectal excision	11
Deep learning-based endoscopic anatomy classification: an accelerated approach for data preparation and model validation	11
Ventral hernia repair by totally extraperitoneal approach (VTEP): technique description and feasibility study	11
Development and validation of a preoperative “difficulty score” for laparoscopic transabdominal adrenalectomy: a multicenter retrospective study	11
Surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in the obese patient	11
Measuring quality of life in bariatric surgery: a multicentre study	11
Short-term outcomes of endoscopic gastro-jejunal revisions for treatment of dumping syndrome after Roux-En-Y gastric bypass	11
Ten year comparative analysis of sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2	11
Efficacy of different endoscopic treatments in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	11
Management of choledocholithiasis after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review and pooled proportion meta-analysis	11
Robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques in patients with Crohn’s disease	11
Laparoscopic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for lower rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy	11
Perioperative and oncologic outcome of robot-assisted minimally invasive (hybrid laparoscopic and robotic) pancreatoduodenectomy: based on pancreatic fistula risk score and cancer/staging matched comp	11
Robotic natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) hysterectomy as a scarless and gasless surgery	11
Laparoscopic versus open management of adult intussusception	11
Efficacy and patient satisfaction of single-session transoral incisionless fundoplication and laparoscopic hernia repair	11
Over-the-scope clip-assisted endoscopic full thickness resection: a video-based case series	11
Ergonomic effects of medical augmented reality glasses in video-assisted surgery	11
Extraction-site incisional hernia after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: should we carry out a study about prophylactic mesh closure?	11
Long-term oncological outcomes of laparoscopic versus open transhiatal resection for patients with Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction	11
Comparison of surgical smoke between open surgery and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal disease in the COVID-19 era	11
Discordant outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy in published meta-analyses: an overview of systematic reviews	11
Learning curves, potential and speed in training of laparoscopic skills: a randomised comparative study in a box trainer	11
Robotic colonoscopy: efficacy, tolerability and safety. Preliminary clinical results from a pilot study	11
Robotic-assisted versus open distal pancreatectomy for benign and low-grade malignant pancreatic tumors: a propensity score-matched study	11
Laparoscopic duodenum-preserving total pancreatic head resection using real-time indocyanine green fluorescence imaging	11
Outcomes after distal pancreatectomy for neuroendocrine neoplasms: a retrospective comparison between minimally invasive and open approach using propensity score weighting	11
Distribution of lymph node metastases in esophageal adenocarcinoma after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy: a prospective study	11
Endosonography-guided transmural drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: comparative outcomes by stent type	11
Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy has higher risk of perioperative urologic complication than abdominal radical hysterectomy: a meta-analysis of 38 studies	11
Single incision laparoscopic assisted double balloon enteroscopy: a novel technique to manage small bowel pathology	11
Recurrence with malignancy after endoscopic resection of large colon polyps with high-grade dysplasia: incidence and risk factors	11
Laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with true central vascular ligation for right-sided colon cancer	10
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the incidence and outcome of complicated appendicitis	10
Long-term (17 years) subjective and objective evaluation of the durability of laparoscopic Heller esophagomyotomy in patients with achalasia of the esophagus (90% of follow-up): a real challenge to PO	10
Postoperative rendezvous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography as an option in the management of choledocholithiasis	10
Endoscopic mucosal incision and muscle interruption (MIMI) for the treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum	10
Can we better predict readmission for dehydration following creation of a diverting loop ileostomy: development and validation of a prediction model and web-based risk calculator	10
The effect of verbal feedback, video feedback, and self-assessment on laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing skills in novices: a randomized trial	10
Prospective observational study of abdominal wall reconstruction with THT technique in primary midline defects with diastasis recti: clinical and functional outcomes in 110 consecutive patients	10
Minimally invasive step-up approach for the management of postoperative intraabdominal abscess after laparoscopic appendectomy	10
Implementation of an enhanced recovery program for bariatric surgery	10
Bariatric surgery outcomes: is age just a number?	10
Nerve-sparing laparoscopic disc excision of deep endometriosis involving the bowel: a single-center experience on 371 consecutives cases	10
Use of computed tomography volumetric measurements to predict operative techniques in paraesophageal hernia repair	10
Early prediction of complex benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy using early postoperative endoscopic findings	10
Endoscopic vacuum therapy for in- and outpatient treatment of colorectal defects	10
EUS-guided biliary drainage with electrocautery-enhanced lumen-apposing metal stent placement should replace PTBD after ERCP failure in patients with distal tumoral biliary obstruction: a large real-l	10
Objective assessment of surgical operative performance by observational clinical human reliability analysis (OCHRA): a systematic review	10
Short-term clinical outcomes of a European training programme for robotic colorectal surgery	10
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) guidelines development: standard operating procedure	10
Effect of gallbladder polyp size on the prediction and detection of gallbladder cancer	10
Retroauricular endoscope-assisted versus conventional submandibular gland excision for benign and malignant tumors	10
Incidence of colon resections is increasing in the younger populations: should an early initiation of colon cancer screening be implemented?	10
A contextual detector of surgical tools in laparoscopic videos using deep learning	10
Short-term quality of life comparison of laparoscopic, open, and robotic incisional hernia repairs	10
Intraoperative leak test is associated with lower postoperative bleed rate in primary sleeve gastrectomy: a propensity matched analysis of primary and revision bariatric surgery using the MBSAQIP data	10
Safety and efficacy of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for the patients with difficult biliary stones: 8 years of experiences at a single institution and literature review	10
Enhanced recovery after abdominal wall reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Obesity and unanticipated hospital admission following outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy	10
The role of peroral endoscopic myotomy for Zenker's diverticulum: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Laparoscopic repeat hepatectomy is a more favorable treatment than open repeat hepatectomy for contralateral recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma cases	10
Post-operative complications and readmissions following outpatient elective Nissen fundoplication	10
Clinical impact of psoas muscle volume on the development of inguinal hernia after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy	10
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration versus intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with gallbladder and common bile duct stones: a meta-analysis	10
The use of endoluminal techniques in the revision of primary bariatric surgery procedures: a systematic review	10
Robotic extended cholecystectomy in gallbladder cancer	10
Smoking in bariatric surgery: a systematic review	10
Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy is superior to laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the initial training for surgical novices in an ex vivo porcine model: a randomized crossover study	10
Over-The-Scope Clip system as a first-line therapy for high-risk bleeding peptic ulcers: a retrospective study	10
Anatomical characteristics and classifications of gastrocolic trunk of Henle in laparoscopic right colectomy: preliminary results of multicenter observational study	10
Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection for rectal laterally spreading tumors	10
Bariatric surgery reduces long-term rates of cardiac events and need for coronary revascularization: a propensity-matched analysis	10
The use of tamsulosin to prevent postoperative urinary retention in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study	10
Comparison of robotic gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis	10
True single-port cholecystectomy with ICG cholangiography through a single 15-mm trocar using the new surgical platform “symphonX”: first human case study with a commercially available device	10
Near-infrared fluorescence imaging-guided lymphatic mapping in thoracic esophageal cancer surgery	10
Intraoperative FLIP distensibility during POEM varies according to achalasia subtype	10
Safety and feasibility of reduced-port site surgery for robotic posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy	10
Correlation between operative time and crowd-sourced skills assessment for robotic bariatric surgery	10
Educational value of telementoring for a simulation-based fundamental use of surgical energy™ (FUSE) curriculum: a randomized controlled trial in surgical trainees	10
Trends and risk factors for 30-day readmissions in patients with acute cholangitis: analysis from the national readmission database	10
A video guide of five access methods to the splenic flexure: the concept of the splenic flexure box	10
Near-infrared fluorescent solid material for visualizing indwelling devices implanted for medical use	10
Virtual reality operating room with AI guidance: design and validation of a fire scenario	10
Outcomes of peroral endoscopic myotomy in challenging achalasia patients: a long-term follow-up study	10
Learning curve of robot-assisted choledochal cyst excision in pediatrics: report of 60 cases	10
Comparison of minimal invasive versus open radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a single center retrospective study	10
Surgically induced weight loss effects on sexual quality of life of obese men: a prospective evaluation	10
A novel biosynthetic scaffold mesh reinforcement affords the lowest hernia recurrence in the highest-risk patients	10
Optimizing Bariatric Surgery outcomes: the impact of preoperative elevated hemoglobin A1c levels on composite perioperative outcome measures	10
Added value of 3D-vision during robotic pancreatoduodenectomy anastomoses in biotissue (LAEBOT 3D2D): a randomized controlled cross-over trial	10
Educational step-by-step surgical video about operative technique in robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): 17 steps standardized technique—Lessons learned s	10
Characterizing the learning curve of a virtual intracorporeal suturing simulator VBLaST-SS©	10
Laparoscopic skills training: the effects of viewing mode (2D vs. 3D) on skill acquisition and transfer	10
Laparoscopic transperitoneal and retroperitoneal adrenalectomy: a 20-year, single-institution experience with an analysis of the learning curve and tumor size [lap transper and retroper adrenalectomy]	10
Ethical considerations for allocation of scarce resources and alterations in surgical care during a pandemic	10
Quantification of ICG fluorescence for the evaluation of intestinal perfusion: comparison between two software-based algorithms for quantification	9
Phone follow-up after inguinal hernia repair	9
Trans-oral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) for the pediatric population: a multicenter, large case series	9
Outcomes in rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic or robotic low anterior resection compared to open: a propensity-matched analysis of the NCDB (2010–2015)	9
Single-centre comparison of robotic and open pancreatoduodenectomy: a propensity score-matched study	9
Bowel function after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a randomized controlled trial comparing intracorporeal anastomosis and extracorporeal anastomosis	9
An easier option for “invisible scar” thyroidectomy: hybrid-transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy submental access (H-TOETSA)—experience on twenty-two consecutive patients	9
Is Youtube a potential training source for total extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair?	9
EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy for patients with afferent loop syndrome: a comparison with EUS-guided gastroenterostomy or percutaneous drainage	9
Detection of multiple lesions of gastrointestinal tract for endoscopy using artificial intelligence model: a pilot study	9
Travel distance reduces follow-up compliance but has no effect on long-term weight loss success in bariatric patients	9
Perfusion speed of indocyanine green in the stomach before tubulization is an objective and useful parameter to evaluate gastric microcirculation during Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy	9
Wearable technology and the association of perioperative activity level with 30-day readmission among patients undergoing major colorectal surgery	9
Poorly differentiated is more significant than signet ring cell component for lymph node metastasis in mixed-type early gastric cancer: a retrospective study from a large-volume hospital	9
Resolution of anemia and improved quality of life following laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair	9
Short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic versus laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection for advanced lower rectal cancer	9
Comparison of long-term surgical outcome between transaxillary endoscopic and conventional open thyroidectomy in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma: a propensity score matching study	9
Comparison of lymph node evaluation and yield among patients undergoing open and minimally invasive surgery for gallbladder adenocarcinoma	9
Video is better: why aren’t we using it? A mixed-methods study of the barriers to routine procedural video recording and case review	9
Over ten-year outcomes of laparoscopic Heller-myotomy with Dor-fundoplication with achalasia: single-center experience with annual endoscopic surveillance	9
Ureteral navigation using a fluorescent ureteral catheter during laparoscopic colorectal surgery	9
Robotic bariatric surgery for the obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer in the US: a skewed population	9
Risk of lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer and indications for endoscopic resection: is it worth applying the east rules to the west?	9
Anatomical study of the left colic artery in laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgery	9
Short-term and long-term outcomes of robotic rectal surgery—from the real word data of 1145 consecutive cases in China	9
Effects of laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection on liver synthesis function and cirrhosis: a 2-year prospective study	9