OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Artificial Organs is 2. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of modified laser Doppler flowmetry device for real-time monitoring of esophageal mucosal blood flow: a preclinical assessment with an animal model	28
A novel blood volume monitoring approach in a venous reservoir using a laser displacement sensor for blood surface distance measurement	25
Silk-elastin sponge is effective for burn therapy after surgical debridement	18
Lipoprotein(a) and mechanical prosthetic valve thrombosis	16
Nighttime sleep and daytime sleepiness patterns among left ventricular assist device patients	15
Long-term valve performance of St Jude Medical Epic porcine bioprosthesis in aortic position	15
Relation between antithrombin-III activity and activated clotting time for cardiopulmonary bypass	14
Mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cancer therapy in patients with end stage heart failure: a single center experience	13
Preoperative higher right ventricular stroke work index increases the risk of de novo aortic insufficiency after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation	12
Numerical optimization for selecting the optimal geometrical configuration of polymeric skin mesh	10
Impact of inflammation and steroids on anti-coagulation in children supported on a ventricular assist device	10
Durable left ventricular assist devices in pediatrics: impact of body size on outcomes and size limitations	8
Subacute groin complications related to ECMO cannulation are associated with longer hospitalizations	8
Safe launch of a robotically assisted mitral valve repair program in a single center: experience of initial 20 cases under the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery	8
Extracorporeal hemoperfusion as an adjunctive therapy for liver failure	7
Impact of delayed veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning on postoperative rehabilitation of lung transplantation: a single-center comparative study	7
Noninvasive blood pressure measurement in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices	7
Effectiveness of combination of heat water disinfection, continuous water circulation, and minimalized dead space for dialysis piping in maintaining ultrapure dialysis fluid and preventing biofilm for	6
Correction: Contemporary optimal therapeutic strategy with escalation/de-escalation of temporary mechanical circulatory support in patients with cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure in Japan	6
Discussing the final size and shape of the reconstructed tissues in tissue engineering	6
Optimizing vancomycin release from novel carbon fiber-reinforced polymer implants with small holes: periprosthetic joint infection treatment	6
Effect of ECM nanostructures in decellularized small intestine on differentiation of intestinal epithelial model cells	5
A disposable edoxaban sensor chip using carbon paste electrode grafted with molecularly imprinted polymer	5
Return to work following total hip arthroplasty: a Japanese retrospective cohort study highlighting the impact on satisfaction and life purpose	5
Aortic root thrombosis leading to STEMI in a Heartmate 3 patient	4

Disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated with a poor outcome in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receiving VA-ECMO	4
In memory of Dr. Hisateru Takano	4
A compact machine perfusion device for whole blood perfusion in isolated rat liver	4
Current status and challenges of DCD heart transplantation in the Asia–Pacific region	4
Heart transplantation following a successful bridge-to-bridge strategy in acute type A aortic dissection with left main coronary malperfusion	4
In memory of Prof. Takashi Akiba (1950-2022)	4
Feasibility of an animal model for long-term mechanical circulatory support with Impella 5.5 implanted through carotid artery access in sheep	4
Incidence of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in different membrane oxygenators: pilot in vitro experiments in commercially available coated membranes	4
Critical hematological parameters in bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support	4
Numerical analysis evaluation of artificial joints	4
Evaluation of the reproducibility of preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography planning for posterolateral approach total hip arthroplasty	3
Learning from history to improve the performance of blood purification devices and dialysis membranes: from engineering points of view	3
A data-driven framework for fair and efficient organ transplantation using gradient boosting and adaptive genetic allocation	3
Correction: Preliminary report of de novo adipogenesis using novel bioabsorbable implants and image evaluation using a porcine model	3
Effect of proactive combination therapy with peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis on technique survival and mortality	3
A case of perioperative artificial pancreas therapy for a patient with esophageal cancer with type 1 diabetes	3
EVAHEART 2 with double cuff tipless inflow cannula is suitable for long-term support atrial switch operation in transposition of great arteries	3
Clinical outcomes of modified left ventricular assist device driveline management	3
Hemodynamic changes and mid-term results of surgical correction of de novo aortic valve insufficiency after left ventricular assist device implantation	3
A case of severe respiratory failure due to interstitial pneumonia successfully bridged to lung transplantation from a brain-dead donor using 109-day veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation	3
Ultrasound vector flow imaging during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a thoracic aorta model	3
Use of shunt-side esCCO monitoring for hemodynamic management during hemodialysis as a novel approach for early detection of hypotension: a report of two cases	3
Differences between xenotransplantation and allogeneic kidney transplantation: the current situation and future challenges in Japan	3
Sustainability of peritoneal dialysis and renal function with proactive combination therapy	3
Feasibility of concomitant exclusion of left atrial appendage during novel transapical off-pump beating heart mitral valve repair	3
Exploring the role of plasmapheresis prior to thyroidectomy in managing thyrotoxicosis: a comprehensive scoping review	2
3D porous structure imaging of membranes for medical devices using scanning probe microscopy and electron microscopy: from membrane science points of view	2
Vascularization and maturation of kidney organoids: a comprehensive review of technological trends and challenges	2
Acknowledgments to reviewers	2
On the total albumin losses during haemocatharsis	2
Technical challenges and prospects for ex vivo heart perfusion: a republication of the review published in Japanese journal of artificial organs	2
The outcomes of a standardized protocol for extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support selection-left ventricular challenge protocol	2
Key markers and detection methods for evaluating platelet dysfunction in mechanical circulatory support devices	2
Management of aortic valve insufficiency in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist device: a republication of the review published in Japanese Journal of Artificial Organs	2
Feasibility of anticoagulation-free peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in re-do lung transplantation	2
Survey on Japanese emergency physicians' awareness of advanced mechanical circulatory support upgrade therapy for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receiving extracorporeal cardiopulmonary	2
Osteocompatibility of Si3N4-coated carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRP) and hydroxyapatite-coated CFRP with antibiotics and antithrombotic drugs	2
A unique cuff-sewing method to implant heartmate3 LVAD for arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, facilitated by 3D-printing heart model	2
Fouling process of hemodiafiltration membranes by hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration therapy	2
Daily physical activity and quality of life in patients with left ventricular assist devices	2
Dynamic platelet dysfunction during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a pilot study	2
Impact of the spleen size on short-term prognosis in patients with cardiogenic shock receiving Impella-incorporated temporary mechanical circulatory support	2
End-of-life decision-making and changing preferences in patients with a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy: insights from advance directives in Japan	2
Successful bridge with extracorporeal left ventricular assist device in a patient with aortic mechanical valve prosthesis	2
Extracorporeal biventricular support through left mini-thoracotomy	2
Comparison of the pre-dilution and post-dilution methods for online hemodiafiltration	2
Elucidation of the mechanism of precipitate formation on mixing nafamostat mesylate solution with dialysate	2
A case of truncus arteriosus with severe heart failure and pulmonary stenosis: bridge to transplant candidacy with surgical correction and a ventricular-assist device	2
A case of destination therapy for post-fulminant myocarditis with myelodysplastic syndrome	2
Application of mathematical analysis on dialysis	2

Relationships among hemolysis indicators and neuron-specific-enolase in patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation	2
Trans-subclavian approach for Impella CP implantation using the chimney graft in a pediatric patient with fulminant myocarditis during extracorporeal support	2
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on the acceleration of graft bone catabolism in lateral lumbar interbody fusion in a short-term assessment	2
A simple predictive marker of inflammation: systemic immune‑inflammation index	2