OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies is 5. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Reposition-free thoraco-laparoscopic surgery for EGJ cancer in the right hemilateral position	38
The impact of embolization endpoints on the efficacy of uterine artery embolization for adenomyosis	29
Role of laparoscopic hysterectomy in cervical and endometrial cancer: a narrative review	26
Health-related quality of life following hysterectomy by vNOTES versus conventional laparoscopy	23
Preoperative localization for pulmonary nodules: a meta-analysis of coil and liquid materials	22
Safety and efficacy of indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescent imaging-guided lymph node dissection during robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Hybrid optical-vision tracking in laparoscopy: accuracy of navigation and ultrasound reconstruction	21
The efficacy and safety of precutting-endoscopic mucosal resection for colorectal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Indocyanine green angiography: promising tool in intestinal assessment during gynecological oncology and severe endometriosis surgery	18
Utility and safety of robot-assisted radical cystectomy in older patients with bladder cancer	18
Retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node biopsy using vNOTES in endometrial cancer patients with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m ² : a pilot multicenter case series by th	16
Safety and efficacy of ESD for laterally spreading tumors with hemorrhoids close to the dentate line	16
AI-KODA score application for cleanliness assessment in video capsule endoscopy frames	16
The impact of simulated intra-abdominal movement on basic laparoscopic skills development: a feasibility study	15
Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of robotic single-port hysterectomy (R-SPH) using the da Vinci SP system in low-risk endometrial cancer: a pilot study	15
Use of quantitative indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence imaging in bariatric surgery: early results	14
Experience with transarterial embolization for large symptomatic renal angiomyolipomas in patients with a solitary kidney: long-term outcomes	13
Office intrauterine morcellation for retained products of conception	12
Safety and effectiveness of a piezoelectric ultrasonic bone cutter for cervical corpectomy: a pilot study in rabbits	12
Comparative outcomes of hysterectomy using single-port umbilical laparoscopy versus vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery	11
Diode laser use in hysteroscopic surgery: current status and future perspectives	11
vNOTES versus laparoscopic chromopertubation for tubal factor and unexplained infertility: a comparative study	11
A novel robotic technique for creating the retrosternal route in gastric conduit reconstruction	10
Artificial intelligence in medicine: a clinician-oriented guide and operational framework to evaluate new AI devices	10
Totally endoscopic pulmonary valve replacement	10

vNOTES chromopertubation: a new method for assessing tubal patency and peritubal anatomy	9
Extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal approach in vNOTES sacrocolpopexy: a comparative pilot study	9
The optimal laser fiber core size for endourological performance: a systematic review	9
Total vNOTES hysterectomy versus conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy in virgin transgender men	9
Clinical efficacy analysis of endoscopic band electrocision ligation surgical method in the treatment of small submucosal tumors of the gastric fundus	9
Anterior reconstruction of the esophageal hiatus: a novel approach for the repair of large diaphragmatic hernias	8
Transvaginal versus transabdominal extraction techniques in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Lymphatic flow mapping during colon cancer surgery using indocyanine green fluorescence imaging	8
Editor Emeritus – Eiji Kanehira	8
Narrow-band imaging offers a shorter menstrual bleeding time and a longer remission for hysteroscopic surgery in symptomatic post-cesarean scar diverticulum compared to white light	7
Lymph node mapping with ICG near-infrared fluorescence imaging: technique and results	7
A new biodegradable glue for the digestive tract – the gummy bear degradation study	7
Essential heating and wiping time for preventing of laparoscopic lens fogging	7
Design and implementation of mechanical property testing equipment for thoracic aortic stent grafts	7
Clash of the Titans: the first multi-center retrospective comparative study between da Vinci and Hugo ^™ RAS surgical systems for the treatment of deep endometriosis	7
Fluorescence-guided lymph node identification for biopsy for suspected lymphoproliferative disease or excision of lymph node recurrence	6
The transanal legacy and the future of organ-preserving rectal surgery	6
Systematic use of intraureteral indocyanine green: a game changer in endometriosis surgery. A proof-of-concept study	6
Ventral hernia repair in emergency settings. A machine learning model to predict post-operative complications	6
Comparison of RLP and PCNL for large pelvis calculi with CKD	6
From minimal access to intelligent intervention: retracing the history of MITAT	6
Protocol for CLASSICA software as medical device trial	6
First evaluation of augmented and mixed reality in open liver surgery	5
Development of real-time navigation system for laparoscopic hepatectomy using magnetic micro sensor	5
Is colonic J-pouch superior to other reconstructive techniques after total mesorectal excision? A systematic review with meta-analysis	5
Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for salpingectomy: a comparative analysis of sexual function, dyspareunia, and perioperative outcomes	5
ArgoCap – feasibility and safety of a novel over-the-scope device to facilitate endoscopic APC treatment	5
Outcomes of C-arm cone-beam CT-guided percutaneous procedures for thoracolumbar spondylodiscitis: a comparison between with and without intradiscal drainage	5
What is the impact of simulation on the learning of hysteroscopic skills by residents and medical students? A systematic review	5