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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

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	29
A novel blood volume monitoring approach in a venous reservoir using a laser displacement sensor for blood surface distance measurement	26
Outcomes of donation after circulatory death heart transplant using normothermic regional perfusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Nighttime sleep and daytime sleepiness patterns among left ventricular assist device patients	16
Psychological and socioeconomic impact of long-term home management on patients with left ventricular assist devices and their caregivers: a nationwide multicenter questionnaire survey	16
Long-term valve performance of St Jude Medical Epic porcine bioprosthesis in aortic position	16
Silk-elastin sponge is effective for burn therapy after surgical debridement	16
Relation between antithrombin-III activity and activated clotting time for cardiopulmonary bypass	14
Numerical optimization for selecting the optimal geometrical configuration of polymeric skin mesh	10
Preoperative higher right ventricular stroke work index increases the risk of de novo aortic insufficiency after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation	9
Lipoprotein(a) and mechanical prosthetic valve thrombosis	9
Mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cancer therapy in patients with end stage heart failure: a single center experience	8
Durable left ventricular assist devices in pediatrics: impact of body size on outcomes and size limitations	8
Impact of inflammation and steroids on anti-coagulation in children supported on a ventricular assist device	8
Hepatic artery aneurysm rupture into the biliary tract during long-term left ventricular assist device support successfully treated by transcatheter arterial embolization: a case report	7
Impact of delayed veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning on postoperative rehabilitation of lung transplantation: a single-center comparative study	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
Extracorporeal hemoperfusion as an adjunctive therapy for liver failure	6
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	6
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	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
Current status and challenges of DCD heart transplantation in the Asia–Pacific region	5

Effect of ECM nanostructures in decellularized small intestine on differentiation of intestinal epithelial model cells	5
Feasibility of an animal model for long-term mechanical circulatory support with Impella 5.5 implanted through carotid artery access in sheep	5
Critical hematological parameters in bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support	4
A compact machine perfusion device for whole blood perfusion in isolated rat liver	4
In memory of Prof. Takashi Akiba (1950-2022)	4
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated with a poor outcome in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receiving VA-ECMO	4
Incidence of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in different membrane oxygenators: pilot in vitro experiments in commercially available coated membranes	4
Feasibility of concomitant exclusion of left atrial appendage during novel transapical off-pump beating heart mitral valve repair	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 Dr. Hisateru Takano	4
Correlation between real sieving coefficient determined using novel lab-scale module and pore structure of hemodiafiltration membranes	4
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
A case of truncus arteriosus with severe heart failure and pulmonary stenosis: bridge to transplant candidacy with surgical correction and a ventricular-assist device	3
Learning from history to improve the performance of blood purification devices and dialysis membranes: from engineering points of view	3
Evaluation of the reproducibility of preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography planning for posterolateral approach total hip arthroplasty	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
On the total albumin losses during haemocatharsis	3
A data-driven framework for fair and efficient organ transplantation using gradient boosting and adaptive genetic allocation	3
Effect of short-term early postoperative gait-training using a lightweight hip-assist device on walking-speed recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study	3
Ultrasound vector flow imaging during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a thoracic aorta model	3
EVAHEART 2 with double cuff tipless inflow cannula is suitable for long-term support atrial switch operation in transposition of great arteries	3
Correction: Preliminary report of de novo adipogenesis using novel bioabsorbable implants and image evaluation using a porcine model	3
Extracorporeal life support for severe heart failure in a diffuse panbronchiolitis patient awaiting lung transplant: a case report	3
Hemodynamic changes and mid-term results of surgical correction of de novo aortic valve insufficiency after left ventricular assist device implantation	3
Clinical outcomes of modified left ventricular assist device driveline management	3
A case of perioperative artificial pancreas therapy for a patient with esophageal cancer with type 1 diabetes	3
Effect of proactive combination therapy with peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis on technique survival and mortality	3
Extracorporeal biventricular support through left mini-thoracotomy	2
3D porous structure imaging of membranes for medical devices using scanning probe microscopy and electron microscopy: from membrane science points of view	2
Daily physical activity and quality of life in patients with left ventricular assist devices	2
The outcomes of a standardized protocol for extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support selection-left ventricular challenge protocol	2
Advanced roll porous scaffold 3D bioprinting technology	2
Ambulatory venoarterial ECMO via right subclavian artery and internal jugular vein cannulation: a novel technical approach to bridge-to-transplant	2
A simple predictive marker of inflammation: systemic immune‑inflammation index	2
Key markers and detection methods for evaluating platelet dysfunction in mechanical circulatory support devices	2
Oxygenator salvage with low-dose thrombolysis. Case report	2
Exploring the role of plasmapheresis prior to thyroidectomy in managing thyrotoxicosis: a comprehensive scoping review	2
Elucidation of the mechanism of precipitate formation on mixing nafamostat mesylate solution with dialysate	2
Vascularization and maturation of kidney organoids: a comprehensive review of technological trends and challenges	2
Comparison of the pre-dilution and post-dilution methods for online hemodiafiltration	2
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on the acceleration of graft bone catabolism in lateral lumbar interbody fusion in a short-term assessment	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
Progress of extracorporeal centrifugal pumps for mechanical circulatory supports	2
Relationships among hemolysis indicators and neuron-specific-enolase in patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation	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
A case of destination therapy for post-fulminant myocarditis with myelodysplastic syndrome	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
Fouling process of hemodiafiltration membranes by hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration therapy	2

Successful bridge with extracorporeal left ventricular assist device in a patient with aortic mechanical valve prosthesis	2
Why is organ transplantation from cardiac death donors necessary in Japan? An important strategy for heart transplantation in severe donor shortage	2
Technical challenges and prospects for ex vivo heart perfusion: a republication of the review published in Japanese journal of artificial organs	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
Trans-subclavian approach for Impella CP implantation using the chimney graft in a pediatric patient with fulminant myocarditis during extracorporeal support	2
Application of mathematical analysis on dialysis	2
Acknowledgments to reviewers	2