OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Surgical Oncology-Oxford is 6. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Cancer related nutritional and inflammatory markers as predictive parameters of immediate postoperative complications and long-term survival after hepatectomies	100
Long-term outcomes after breast cancer liver metastasis surgery: A European, retrospective, snapshot study (LIBREAST STUDY)	91
Pleomorphic dermal sarcoma of the scalp - A single-centre experience	35
Secondary cytoreductive surgery for lymph node positive mucinous appendiceal neoplasms	30
Benefit-risk appraisal of lip-split mandibular “swing” vs. transoral approaches to posterior oral/oropharyngeal carcinomas using number needed to treat, to harm, and likelihood to be helped or harmed	29
Editorial Board	28
Usefulness of the mesopancreas-first approach using isolating tape in conversion surgery for pancreatic cancer	26
Risk factors for the presence of residual disease in women after partial mastectomy for invasive breast cancer: A single institution experience	26
The effect of preoperative radiotherapy on surgical resectability, tumor volume and the necrosis rate of soft tissue sarcomas: A retrospective single-center analysis	25
Editorial comment: Impact of National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer guidelines on surgical margin status	24
The number of lymph nodes examined is associated with survival outcomes and nodal upstaging in patients with stage I small cell lung cancer	23
Simultaneous, single-docking robotic resection for right colon cancer with synchronous liver metastases	23
Synovial sarcoma: The influence of clinicopathological variables on overall survival in a UK population	22
Medullary carcinoma of the colon: A comprehensive analysis of the National Cancer Database	22
Effective factors on postoperative 30–90 and 360-day mortality in non-small cell lung cancer	21
Iodine-125 radioactive seed brachytherapy as a treatment for spine and bone metastases: A systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Impact of low dose superparamagnetic iron oxide tracer for sentinel node biopsy in breast conserving treatment on susceptibility artefacts on magnetic resonance imaging and contrast enhanced mammograp	21
Impact of demographic and perioperative risk factors on complication rates in skin-sparing/nipple-sparing mastectomy with implant-based reconstruction using titanized polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP® Bra)	20
Oncoplastic Mammoplasty with disguised geometric compensation	20
The safe surgical margin in Ewing’s sarcoma	20
Hereditary evaluation and genetic counselling in young individuals with colorectal cancer in a population-based cohort	20
Perioperative outcomes after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and clinically normal livers	19
Dynamics of the prognostic nutritional index in preoperative chemotherapy in patients with colorectal liver metastases	19
Postoperative extremity compartment syndrome in a cancer center: Incidence and risk factors	19
Prognostic value of clinical and MRI features in the screening of lipomatous lesions	18

Clinical implications of C-reactive protein–albumin–lymphocyte (CALLY) index in patients with esophageal cancer	18
Breast-conserving surgery with the geometric compensation/split reduction technique. Indications, oncologic safety and cosmesis. A cohort series and systematic review of the literature	18
Improving accuracy in nodal staging of oral cancer: Proposal of a new system	18
Impact of National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer guidelines on surgical margin status	17
Relationship between immune checkpoint proteins and neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in breast cancer	16
Preoperative downstaging of pancreatic cancer is associated with improved survival after multi-agent chemotherapy, but not after radiation	16
Does baseline quality of life predict the occurrence of complications in resectable esophageal cancer?	16
BALAD score predicts the recurrence and survival in the patients who underwent initial hepatectomy for HCC	15
How much is a leg worth following radical tumor resection in bone sarcomas? Literature review	15
Sex differences in clinico-pathologic characteristics and long-term survival among 17,192 surgically treated NSCLC patients: Nationwide population-based propensity score-matching study	15
New therapeutic strategy: Personalization of pancreatic cancer treatment-irreversible electroporation (IRE), electrochemotherapy (ECT) and calcium electroporation (CaEP) – A pilot preclinical study	15
Role of genetic testing in hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary cancers	15
Preoperative high intensity interval training for oncological resections: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Impact of anastomotic leakage on postoperative survival of patients with colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis using propensity score matching studies	15
Impact of baseline gadoxetic acid-enhanced liver magnetic resonance and diffusion-weighted imaging in resectable colorectal liver metastases: A prospective, monocentric study	14
Editorial Board	14
Radiological and pathological predictors of post-operative upstaging of breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive ductal carcinoma and lymph-nodes metastasis; a potential algorithm for node s	14
Combined use of magnetic seed and tracer in breast conserving surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy for non-palpable breast lesions: A pilot study describing pitfalls and solutions	14
Survival effects of time to surgery for Stage I lung cancer: A population-based study	13
Laparoscopic subsegmentectomy 5 for deeply located hepatocellular carcinoma surrounded by major portal pedicles and middle hepatic vein	13
Editorial Board	13
Organ-specific variations in tumor marker dynamics in postoperative pancreatic cancer recurrence: Trends in lung and liver recurrence highlighting biological heterogeneity	13
Neoplastic pathologic hip fractures are associated with a higher risk of post-operative bleeding and thromboembolic events	13
Closed hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy with CO2 recirculation system compared with the open Coliseum technique in peritoneal malignity treatment	13
Adherence with surveillance schedule in patients with invasive melanoma	13
The role of malnutrition universal screening tool in predicting outcomes after radical cystectomy	12
Pancreatoduodenectomy after Ivor-Lewis Santi oesophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction. An European multicentre experience	12
A new technique of duodenojejunostomy may reduce the rate of delayed gastric emptying after pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy: The growth factor technique (with video)	12
The incidence of atypical fibroxanthoma and pleomorphic dermal sarcoma in Denmark from 2002 to 2022	12
Long-term surgical outcomes of Non alcoholic fatty liver disease associated hepatocellular carcinoma	12
Surgical outcomes and predictors of overall survival of stage I-III appendiceal adenocarcinoma: Retrospective cohort analysis of the national cancer database	12
Osteosarcopenia impacts treatment outcomes for Barcelona Cancer Liver Classification stage A hepatocellular carcinoma	12
Muscle strength characteristics following megaprosthetic knee reconstruction for bone sarcoma	11
A guide to resecting tumors of the sciatic notch	11
The X-pointer: A forgotten anatomical relationship of spinal accessory nerve and great auricular nerve	11
Variability in the reported surgical techniques and methods for intercalary reconstruction following tumor resection	11
Development of a predictive score of axillary lymph node dissection based on targeted axillary dissection in patients with breast cancer diagnosis, affected lymph nodes, and neoadjuvant treatment	11
The role of conventional radiography to assess the outcome of oncologic skeletal reconstructions of lower limbs aided by vascularized fibular autograft	11
Parenchymal-sparing hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases reduces postoperative morbidity while maintaining equivalent oncologic outcomes compared to non-parenchymal-sparing resection	11
Delaying surgery for optimization after colonic stent bridging is safe for left-sided malignant large bowel obstruction: Result from 10-year experience and risks factor analysis	11
Proton beam therapy in rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
High comorbidity and tumor proliferation predict survival of localized breast cancer patients after curative surgery: A retrospective analysis of real-world data in Finland	10
Results of isolated limb perfusion for metastasized malignant melanoma	10
Conquering colon cancer peritoneal metastases one state at a time	10
The potential of AI-assisted gastrectomy with dual highlighting of pancreas and connective tissue	10
Introduction for Surgical Oncology: Special section on Colorectal Cancer	10
The accuracy of MRI in detecting pathological complete response following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in different breast cancer subtypes	10
Clinical characteristics and prognostic impact of direct distant organ metastasis in colorectal cancer	10
MRI navigation surgery, including lateral pelvic lymph node dissection following chemoradiotherapy, improves local control and functional preservation of the middle to low rectal cancer	10
Timing of TS1 adjuvant chemotherapy as a prognostic factor in recurrent pancreatic cancer after surgery	10

Key points for protecting the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve in open thyroidectomy: A possible exploration technique	10
Preoperative hiatal hernia in esophageal adenocarcinoma; does it have an impact on patient outcomes?	10
Operable breast cancer: How not to worsen the prognosis, especially in triple negative and stage II tumors	10
Rectal cancer: Watch-and-wait and continuing the rectal-preserving strategy with local excision for incomplete response or limited regrowth	9
Pelvic exenteration: Pre-, intra-, and post-operative considerations	9
The impact of surgery delay on survival of resectable pancreatic cancer: A systematic review of observational studies	9
Fast-track two-stage hepatectomy by concurrent portal vein embolization at first-stage hepatectomy in hybrid interventional radiology / operating suite	9
The importance of MRI for rectal cancer evaluation	9
Role of lymphadenectomy for apparent early stage uterine sarcoma; a comprehensive analysis of the National Cancer Database	9
Differences in other-cause mortality in metastatic renal cell carcinoma according to partial vs. radical nephrectomy and age: A propensity score matched study	9
Prognostic analysis of patients with intra-abdominal infectious complications after laparoscopic-assisted and open radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer – A propensity score-matching analysis	9
Survival following surgical treatment for anorectal melanoma seems similar for local excision and extensive resection regardless of nodal involvement	9
Utility of a new prognostic score based on the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®) in patients operated on for colorectal cancer (S-CRC-PC score)	8
Revolutionizing treatment of advanced melanoma with immunotherapy	8
Long-term outcomes after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in pulmonary large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma	8
Editorial Board	8
Interpectoral nerve blocks may lower postoperative narcotic use after mastectomy	8
The prognostic outcome of tumor deposit in colorectal cancer beyond stage N staging	8
Regional differences in total hospital costs for radical cystectomy in the United States	8
Feasible laparoscopic left trisectionectomy by Arantius' ligament approach (with video)	8
Clinical utility of lymphocyte to C-reactive protein ratio in predicting survival and postoperative complication for esophago-gastric junction cancer	8
Long-term outcomes of elderly patients with peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy	8
Editorial Board	8
Laparoscopic liver resection for huge (≥10 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: A coarsened exact-matched single-surgeon study	8
Characteristics and oncologic outcomes of patients with Ewing sarcoma of the scapula	8
Short- and long-term outcomes following robotic and open resection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: A national cohort study	8
Debulking hepatectomy: The glass is half full	7
Prognostic value of pre-operative systemic immune-inflammation index and platelet to lymphocyte ratio in peritoneal carcinomatosis of ovarian origin	7
Impact of anaemia in oesophago-gastric cancer patients undergoing curative treatment by means of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery	7
The impact of demographics and socioeconomic status on the receipt of immunotherapy for stage III melanoma	7
Robotic distal pancreatectomy using a docking-free system (the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System)	7
Predictors of malignant transformation in mucinous pancreatic cystic neoplasm: A systemic review and meta-analysis	7
The effectiveness of radiotherapy in preventing disease recurrence after breast cancer surgery	7
The genomic analysis of patients with musculoskeletal metastases from an unknown origin	7
Real-time navigation surgery for T2 gallbladder cancer using projection mapping with indocyanine green fluorescence	7
Corrigendum to “miR-515-5p suppresses HCC migration and invasion via targeting IL6/JAK/STAT3 pathway” [Surg Oncol. (2020 Sep) 34 113–120]	7
Clinical outcomes of bilobed platysma myocutaneous flap technique with neck dissection in lower lip squamous cell carcinoma	7
Survival benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy in stage II large (≥5 cm) colonic adenocarcinomas: A propensity-score matched analysis	7
Commentary: Wide-field isthmusectomy for localized isthmic thyroid tumors	7
Effects of analgesic and surgical modality on immune response in colorectal cancer surgery	7
Efficacy and safety of sorafenib plus hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma	7
Preoperative predictors of early recurrence of AJCC T4 hepatocellular carcinoma	7
Editorial Board	7
Robotic distal pancreatectomy using the hinotori™ surgical system: Differences in surgical techniques from the daVinci™ surgical system	7
Advances and considerations in the use of immunotherapies for primary hepato-biliary malignancies	7
The role of religion and spirituality in cancer care: An umbrella review of the literature	7
Site-specific risk factors for local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery	7
Long-term functional and quality of life outcomes in laryngectomized patients after successful voice restoration using tracheoesophageal prostheses	6
Molecular markers of proliferation, DNA repair, and immune infiltration defines high-risk subset of resectable retroperitoneal sarcomas	6
Surgical resources in advanced thyroid cancer treatment with aerodigestive tract invasion	6
Laparoscopic left ventral hepatic segmentectomy (with video)	6
Editorial Board	6
Short and long-term outcomes of cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal and appendiceal cancer peritoneal metastasis: Propensity score-matched comparison be	6
Impact of C-reactive protein–albumin–lymphocyte (CALLY) index on prognosis after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastasis	6
Acetabular reconstruction in oncological surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of implant survivorship and patient outcomes	6
Indocyanine green guidance for combined robotic pelvic and para-aortic sentinel node mapping in cervical cancer	6
Laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: A single-center retrospective study	6
Double hepatic vein reconstruction during extended anatomical resection of segment 8 for colorectal liver metastasis	6
The definition of “R1” lymph node dissection status in patients undergoing curative-aim gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma: A proof of concept study	6
Feasibility and validation of the targeted axillary dissection technique in the axillary staging of breast cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: Definitive results	6
Specialization improves outcomes in rectal cancer surgery	6
Erratum to “Optimizing outcomes of colorectal cancer surgery with robotic platforms” [Surg. Oncol. 37 (June 2021) 101559]	6
Soft tissue sarcomas of the buttock: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
De-escalating axillary management after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: The ratio of positive sentinel lymph nodes matters	6
Survival analysis and prognostic factors of retroperitoneal liposarcoma curative surgery in a single centre. Analysis of adjacent organ invasion between imaging and definitive histopathology	6
Individualizing care for patients with gallbladder cancer	6
Predicting incontinence and erectile function after prostate cancer surgery: International validation of models	6