OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Protein expression profiling of rat uteruses with primary dysmenorrhea syndrome	87
Osteoporotic fractures and subsequent fractures: imminent fracture risk from an analysis of German real-world claims data	59
Blastocyst versus cleavage transfers: who benefits?	34
Indirect effects of COVID-19 in referring women to gynecologic oncology, perinatology and gynecology clinics in Iran	28
Natural history of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PAIVS) and critical pulmonary stenosis (CPS) and prediction of outcome	27
International trends in ovarian cancer incidence from 1973 to 2012	26
Influence of Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus iners and Gardnerella vaginalis on bacterial vaginal composition in pregnant women	26
Effects of vaginal microbiota and cervical cerclage on obstetric outcomes of twin pregnancies with cervical incompetence: a retrospective study	25
Comparison of surgical and oncologic outcomes in patients with clear cell ovarian carcinoma associated with and without endometriosis	24
Acknowledgement to reviewers	24
Comparison between laparoscopic and abdominal radical hysterectomy for low-risk cervical cancer: a multicentre retrospective study	24
Lack of residents due to COVID-19 pandemic. Can a mentor–mentee program during medical studies have a positive influence on the choice for specialist training in gynecology and obstetrics? A review of	23
Reply to letter to editor on “Expectant management of borderline ovarian tumor during pregnancy”	22
Surgical and obstetrical outcomes after laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy: a case-matched analysis	21
Colposcopic analysis of cervical lesions using popular scoring systems: Reid versus Swede	21
A mathematical model for predicting the number of transferable blastocysts in next-generation sequencing-based preimplantation genetic testing	19
Nuclear receptor corepressor (NCoR) is a positive prognosticator for cervical cancer	18
Maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy and puerperium in obese and overweight pregnant women. A cohort study	18
Plexiform neurofibroma of the uterus	18
Notch signaling pathway in cumulus cells reflecting zygote and embryo quality in polycystic ovary syndrome	17
Antenatal predictors of stem cell content for successful umbilical cord blood donation	17
The use of vaginal wet smear: can we predict Mycoplasmas/Ureaplasmas?	17
Ectopic pregnancy: perinatal outcomes of future gestations and long-term neurological morbidity of the offspring	16
Investigation of TGF-β1 gene variant and expression in a group of Iranian women with endometriosis	16
Survival outcomes of women with grade 3 endometrioid endometrial cancer: the impact of adjuvant treatment strategies	15

Is controlled ovarian stimulation and insemination an effective treatment in older women with male partners with decreased total motile sperm counts?	15
Non-Lactobacillus dominance of the vagina is associated with reduced live birth rate following IVF/ICSI: a propensity score-matched cohort study	15
Association between omentin-1 and indices of glucose metabolism in early pregnancy: a pilot study	15
Validation of the QLQ-EN24 instrument for the assessment of health-related quality of life for women with endometrial cancer in México	15
Intrauterine hCG application increases expression of endothelial cell–cell adhesion molecules in human	15
Incidence of and risk factors for vaginal cuff dehiscence following total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a monocentric hospital analysis	14
Hospital antenatal admissions for threatened preterm labor: how long should we be “observing”?	13
Laparoscopic treatment of deep endometriosis with a diode laser: our experience	12
Human papilloma virus genotype distribution in women with premalignant or malignant lesions of the uterine cervix	11
Sirtuin 2 promotes cell stemness and MEK/ERK signaling pathway while reduces chemosensitivity in endometrial cancer	11
A systematic review of toll-like receptors in endometriosis	11
Urogynecology in obstetrics: impact of pregnancy and delivery on pelvic floor disorders, a prospective longitudinal observational pilot study	11
Open fetal myelomeningocele repair at a university hospital: surgery and pregnancy outcomes	11
Video colposcopy versus headlight for large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ): a randomised trial	11
Intraoperative and postoperative complications of gynecological laparoscopic interventions: incidence and risk factors	11
#metoo? The association between sexual violence history and parturients’ gynecological health and mental well-being	10
The relationship between transforming growth factor β superfamily members (GDF11 and BMP4) and lumbar spine bone mineral density in postmenopausal Chinese women	10
Breastfeeding behavior is not associated with health literacy: evidence from the German KUNO-Kids birth cohort study	10
Relaparotomy post-cesarean delivery: characteristics and risk factors	10
Novel and flexible ultrasound simulation with smartphones and tablets in fetal echocardiography	10
Mild thrombocytopenia prior to elective cesarean section is an independent risk factor for blood transfusion	10
Most significant barriers and proposed solutions for medical schools to facilitate simulation-based undergraduate curriculum in OBGYN	10
Correction to: Factors of sexual quality of life in gynaecological cancers: a systematic literature review	10
Investigation on the risk factors for late-onset OHSS: a retrospective case–control study	10
Clinical features of ProMisE groups identify different phenotypes of patients with endometrial cancer	10
Predictive value of anti-Müllerian hormone on pregnancy outcomes in in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic single sperm injection patients at different ages	10
Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
The perils of true knot of the umbilical cord: antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum complications and clinical implications	9
Immunological and physiopathological approach of COVID-19 in pregnancy	9
Acknowledgement to reviewers	9
Investigation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) polymorphism in patients with idiopathic heavy menstrual bleeding	9
Low vitamin D levels in follicular fluid, but not in serum, are associated with adverse outcomes in assisted reproduction	9
Should the interval between doses of antenatal corticosteroids be shortened in certain cases? Factors predicting preterm delivery < 48 h from presentation	9
Detection of DKK-1 gene methylation in exfoliated cells of cervical squamous cell carcinoma and its relationship with high risk HPV infection	9
Expectant management of borderline ovarian tumor during pregnancy	9
The fetal outcomes after neoadjuvant platinum and paclitaxel chemotherapy during pregnancy: analysis of three cases and review of the literature	9
Efficacy of an optimal ovarian cancer screening: a best-case scenario study based on real-world data	9
Does hysteroscopic resection of uterine septum improve reproductive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
A visual tool inclusive of fetal ultrasound and autopsy findings to reach a balanced approach to counseling on trisomy 18 in early second trimester	8
Comparison of a practice-based versus theory-based training program for conducting vacuum-assisted deliveries: a randomized-controlled trial	8
Psychometric properties of the German-language questionnaire for urinary incontinence diagnosis (QUID) in women with urinary incontinence	8
Guided tour of hidden tracts in the pelvis: exploring pelvic fistulas	8
First pregnancy risk factors and future gestational diabetes mellitus	8
Lymphovascular space invasion as a prognostic factor of epithelial ovarian cancer: a multicenter study by the FRANCOGYN group	7
Biochemical and clinical predictors in pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus: comprehensive update	7
SNP rs12794714 of CYP2R1 is associated with serum vitamin D levels and recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA): a case–control study	7
The unheard parental cry of a stillbirth: fathers and mothers	7
The effect of polyhydramnios degree on chromosomal microarray results: a retrospective cohort analysis of 742 singleton pregnancies	7
Impact of endometriosis on obstetric outcome after natural conception: a multicenter Italian study	7
Association of preoperative serum HE4 levels on the survival of patients with endometrial cancer	7

Anxiety in women referred for colposcopy: a prospective observational study	7
The expression and significance of leukemia inhibitory factor, interleukin-6 and vascular endothelial growth factor in Chinese patients with endometriosis	7
Risk factors associated with HPV persistence after conization in high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion	7
Maternal psycho-social risk factors associated with maternal alcohol consumption and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: a systematic review	7
Cleavage vs blastocyst stage embryos: how are they interrelating?	7
Cutaneous metastases of endometrial carcinoma: report of an unusual case and literature review	7
Factors of sexual quality of life in gynaecological cancers: a systematic literature review	6
Gut microbiota imbalance and its correlations with hormone and inflammatory factors in patients with stage 3/4 endometriosis	6
A systematic review of pregnant women with COVID-19 and their neonates	6
RETRACTED ARTICLE: A randomized controlled study of the effect of hyoscine butylbromide on duration of labor in primigravida women with prolonged labor	6
The role of gender-specific factors in the choice of specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology: results from a survey among medical students in Germany	6
Cumulative live birth rates over multiple complete cycles of in vitro fertilisation cycles: 10-year cohort study of 20,687 women following freeze-all strategy from one single centre	6
Correction to: Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 regulates trophoblast functions through VEGF/VEGFR1 signaling pathway	6
Correction to: Vaginal treatment with lactic acid gel delays relapses in recurrent urinary tract infections: results from an open, multicentre observational study	6
Comparative measurement of D- and L-lactic acid isomers in vaginal secretions: association with high-grade cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions	6
Correction to: Introducing multiple-choice questions to promote learning for medical students: effect on exam performance in obstetrics and gynecology	6
A live tubal twin pregnancy	6
WeChat-assisted dietary and exercise intervention for prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight/obese pregnant women: a two-arm randomized clinical trial	6
High grade trophectoderm is associated with monozygotic twinning in frozen-thawed single blastocyst transfer	6
Correction to: Gene expression analyses on multi‑target mode of action of black cohosh in menopausal complaints – a pilot study in rodents	6
Effects of a disposable home electro-stimulation device (Pelviva) for the treatment of female urinary incontinence: a randomised controlled trial	6
Correction to: Survey of current practices and opinions of German Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy members regarding the treatment of ovarian neoplasia by robotic surgery	6
Response to: vacuum assisted vaginal birth after cesarean: the indication for vacuum assistance matters	6
Temporal changes in epidemiological profile and fetal indications for late termination of pregnancy: a retrospective single-center study	6
Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva together with vulvar lymphangiomatosis: vulvectomy and reconstruction (DIEP)	6
Retraction Note: Vaginal progesterone for prevention of preterm labor in asymptomatic twin pregnancies with sonographic short cervix: a randomized clinical trial of efficacy and safety	6
Vaginal treatment with lactic acid gel delays relapses in recurrent urinary tract infections: results from an open, multicentre observational study	6
The effect of clamped and unclamped umbilical cord samples on blood gas analysis	5
Adverse outcomes in vacuum-assisted delivery after detachment of non-metal cup: a retrospective cohort study	5
Twin TOLAC is an independent risk factor for adverse maternal and neonatal outcome	5
Laser vaporization of the cervix is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and rapid labor progression in subsequent pregnancies	5
Pelvic lymphadenectomy in vulvar cancer and its impact on prognosis and outcome	5
A meta-analysis for association of eNOS VNTR 4b/a, – 786 T > C and + 894G > T polymorphisms with risk of recurrent pregnancy loss	5
Obstetric and neonatal outcomes after frozen–thawed embryos transfer with laser-assisted hatching: a retrospective cohort study	5
Fishbone double-layer barbed suture in cesarean section: a help in preventing long-term obstetric sequelae?	5
First proof-of-concept evaluation of the FUSION-X-US-II prototype for the performance of automated breast ultrasound in healthy volunteers	5
Impact of COVID-19 on gynaecological patient care: results of patient’s survey with 327 patients	5
The association between the levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and dietary intake in Iranian women	5
What is behind the fear of cancer during menopausal hormone therapy in China?	5
Effect of sequential versus single-step culture medium on IVF treatments, including embryo and clinical outcomes: a prospective randomized study	5
Teaching breast ultrasound skills including core-needle biopsies on a phantom enhances undergraduate student’s knowledge and learning satisfaction	5
A biomechanical analysis of different meshes for reconstructions of the pelvic floor in the porcine model	5
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-producing epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC): a retrospective study of 27 cases	5
Risk factors for ovarian endometrioma recurrence following surgical excision: a systematic review and meta‑analysis	5
Intracervical double‐balloon catheter versus dinoprostone for cervical ripening in labor induction in pregnancies with a high risk of uterine hyperstimulation	5
Factors influencing treatment decision and guideline conformity in high-grade endometrial cancer patients: a population-based study	5
Survival impact of number of removed para-aortic lymph nodes in stage I epithelial ovarian cancer	4
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: machine-learning algorithm to predict elevated bile acid based on clinical and laboratory data	4
Associations of preoperative serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels with the prognosis of ovarian cancer	4
Assessment of the climacteric syndrome: a narrative review	4
Methotrexate versus expectant management in ectopic pregnancy: a meta-analysis	4
Relationship between vitamin D status in the first trimester of the pregnancy and gestational weight gain: a mediation analysis	4
Evaluation of sonographic detectability of different markers within an in vitro simulation model of the axilla	4
New biomarkers in peripheral blood of patients with ovarian cancer: high expression levels of miR-16-5p, miR-17-5p, and miR-638	4
Correction to: Identifying the barriers to universal cervical length screening for preterm birth prevention at a tertiary hospital in Thailand (patient’s perspectives): implementation research	4
Influence of high glucose in the expression of miRNAs and IGF1R signaling pathway in human myometrial explants	4
Letter to the Editor, further supplement to the article “Transverse parallel compression suture: a new suturing method for successful treating pernicious placenta previa during cesarean section”, subm	4
Circ_0008673 regulates breast cancer malignancy by miR-153-3p/CFL2 axis	4
Pregnancy outcomes in women with a hemoglobinopathy trait: a multicenter, retrospective study	4
Gene expression analyses on multi-target mode of action of black cohosh in menopausal complaints – a pilot study in rodents	4
Association between single nucleotide polymorphism of the CYP19A1 and ESR2 genes and endometriosis	4