OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

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

Article	Citations
The impact of embolization endpoints on the efficacy of uterine artery embolization for adenomyosis	34
Role of laparoscopic hysterectomy in cervical and endometrial cancer: a narrative review	33
Reposition-free thoraco-laparoscopic surgery for EGJ cancer in the right hemilateral position	33
Health-related quality of life following hysterectomy by vNOTES versus conventional laparoscopy	21
Preoperative localization for pulmonary nodules: a meta-analysis of coil and liquid materials	20
The efficacy and safety of precutting-endoscopic mucosal resection for colorectal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Hybrid optical-vision tracking in laparoscopy: accuracy of navigation and ultrasound reconstruction	16
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	15
Utility and safety of robot-assisted radical cystectomy in older patients with bladder cancer	14
Indocyanine green angiography: promising tool in intestinal assessment during gynecological oncology and severe endometriosis surgery	13
The impact of simulated intra-abdominal movement on basic laparoscopic skills development: a feasibility study	10
AI-KODA score application for cleanliness assessment in video capsule endoscopy frames	10
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	10
Endoscopic biliary drainage using a 4-Fr catheter for biliary obstruction: a pilot study	10
Safety and efficacy of ESD for laterally spreading tumors with hemorrhoids close to the dentate line	10
Diode laser use in hysteroscopic surgery: current status and future perspectives	9
Comparative outcomes of hysterectomy using single-port umbilical laparoscopy versus vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery	9
Office intrauterine morcellation for retained products of conception	9
Use of quantitative indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence imaging in bariatric surgery: early results	9
Experience with transarterial embolization for large symptomatic renal angiomyolipomas in patients with a solitary kidney: long-term outcomes	9
A novel robotic technique for creating the retrosternal route in gastric conduit reconstruction	8
Clinical efficacy analysis of endoscopic band electrocision ligation surgical method in the treatment of small submucosal tumors of the gastric fundus	8
EVAR as a treatment option for high-risk nonagenarians with complicated abdominal aortic aneurysms	8
Ultra-thin surgical swab: its development and clinical application	8
Role of fluorescence imaging for intraoperative intestinal assessment in gynecological surgery: a systematic review	7

Analysis of surgical outcomes and learning curve of surgical parameters for robotic hysterectomy: a comparison between multiport versus single-site	7
vNOTES chromopertubation: a new method for assessing tubal patency and peritubal anatomy	7
Total vNOTES hysterectomy versus conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy in virgin transgender men	7
Totally endoscopic pulmonary valve replacement	7
The optimal laser fiber core size for endourological performance: a systematic review	6
Anterior reconstruction of the esophageal hiatus: a novel approach for the repair of large diaphragmatic hernias	6
Editor Emeritus – Eiji Kanehira	6
A systematic review and meta-analysis of endoscopic mucosal resection vs endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal sessile/non-polypoid lesions	6
Essential heating and wiping time for preventing of laparoscopic lens fogging	5
Percutaneous transluminal forceps biopsy with an adjustable curved sheath for obstructive jaundice	5
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	5
Lymph node mapping with ICG near-infrared fluorescence imaging: technique and results	5
Lymphatic flow mapping during colon cancer surgery using indocyanine green fluorescence imaging	5
Systematic use of intraureteral indocyanine green: a game changer in endometriosis surgery. A proof-of-concept study	5
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	5
Protocol for CLASSICA software as medical device trial	4
Is colonic J-pouch superior to other reconstructive techniques after total mesorectal excision? A systematic review with meta-analysis	4
What is the impact of simulation on the learning of hysteroscopic skills by residents and medical students? A systematic review	4
Development of real-time navigation system for laparoscopic hepatectomy using magnetic micro sensor	4
A new biodegradable glue for the digestive tract – the gummy bear degradation study	4
Comparison of RLP and PCNL for large pelvis calculi with CKD	4
Outcomes of C-arm cone-beam CT-guided percutaneous procedures for thoracolumbar spondylodiscitis: a comparison between with and without intradiscal drainage	4
Acetazolamide enhanced drug-eluting beads: manipulating the hepatocellular carcinoma microenvironment	4
Design and implementation of mechanical property testing equipment for thoracic aortic stent grafts	4
ArgoCap – feasibility and safety of a novel over-the-scope device to facilitate endoscopic APC treatment	4
Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for salpingectomy: a comparative analysis of sexual function, dyspareunia, and perioperative outcomes	4
Innovative device for surgical wound irrigation: a preclinical testing and pilot clinical validation study	4