OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Defining Anastomotic Leak and the Clinical Relevance of Leaks	25
Influence of the Microbiome on Anastomotic Leak	19
Acute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction and Volvulus: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Treatment	14
CME versus D3 Dissection for Colon Cancer	14
Imaging Modalities for Evaluation of Intestinal Obstruction	14
Robotic Transanal Surgery for Rectal Cancer	13
Management of Acute Anastomotic Leaks	12
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation	12
Large Bowel Obstruction	11
ISR for T1-2 Low Rectal Cancer: A Japanese Approach	10
Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Diverticular Disease	9
Minimally Invasive Management of Diverticular Disease	9
Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leak	8
Anastomotic Leak after Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis	8
Surgical Treatment Alternatives to Sacral Neuromodulation for Fecal Incontinence: Injectables, Sphincter Repair, and Colostomy	8
Training for Minimally Invasive Surgery for IBD: A Current Need	8
The Role of Transanal Endoscopic Surgery for Early Rectal Cancer	7
Training on Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery during Surgical Residency: Integrating Surgical Education and Advanced Techniques	7
Small Bowel Obstruction	7
Transanal Local Excision of Rectal Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation: Is There a Place for It or Should Be Avoided at All Costs?	7
Anastomotic Technique—How to Optimize Success and Minimize Leak Rates	7
Limitations and Concerns with Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer	7
Teaching and Training Surgeons in Robotic Colorectal Surgery	7
Competency-Based Education in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery	7
Role of Simulation-Based Training in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery	7

Augmented Reality: Moving Robotics Forward	7
Education and Training in Transanal Endoscopic Surgery and Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision	6
Current Position of Sacral Neuromodulation in Treatment of Fecal Incontinence	6
Role of the Mesentery in Crohn's Terminal Ileitis	6
Robotic Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis	6
Crohn's Disease Obstructions	6
Metrics Used to Quantify Fecal Incontinence and Constipation	6
Mesenteric Panniculitis, Sclerosing Mesenteritis and Mesenteric Lipodystrophy: Descriptive Review of a Rare Condition	6
Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction	6
Role of Bacteria in the Development of Colorectal Cancer	5
Special Considerations of Anastomotic Leaks in Crohn's Disease	5
Anorectal Strictures in Complex Perianal CD: How to Approach?	5
The Influence of the Microbiome on Metastatic Colorectal Cancer	5
The Role of the Microbiome in the Etiology of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases	5
Rectovaginal Fistula in Crohn's Disease: When and How to Operate?	5
Special Situations in the Management of Diverticular Disease	5
Transanal Endoscopic Platforms: TAMIS versus Rigid Platforms: Pros and Cons	5
Dysplasia at the Anal Transition Zone after IPAA	4
The Influence of the Microbiome on Anastomotic Leak	4
Therapeutic Endoscopy in Postoperative Pouch Complications	4
Medical Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis	4
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction	4
Robotic Surgery for Complicated Diverticular Disease	4
The Development of the Mesenteric Model of Abdominal Anatomy	4
Robotic Surgery in Crohn's Disease	4
New Technologies to Prevent Anastomotic Leak	4
Crohn's of the Pouch: Now What?	3
Robotics for Acute Care in Colorectal Surgery	3
Medical Therapy in Chronic Refractory Ulcerative Colitis: When Enough Is Enough	3
Treatment Modalities for Anastomotic Leakage in Rectal Cancer Surgery	3
Indications and Surgical Technique for Transanal Proctectomy and Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease	3
Gaining Mesenteric Length following Colorectal Resection: Essential Maneuvers to Avoid Anastomotic Tension	3
Approaching Combined Rectal and Vaginal Prolapse	3
Intriguing Role of the Mesentery in Ileocolic Crohn's Disease	3
Anastomotic Considerations in Crohn's Disease	3
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia	3
Role of Digital Resources in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery Training	3
Pelvic Radiation Disease	3
Anatomy of the Mesentery	3
Nonoperative Management for T2 Low Rectal Cancer: A Western Approach	3
Fecal Diversion in Complex Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease	3
Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leak, Consideration for Proximal Diversion, and Appropriate Use of Drains	3
Smoking Cessation for Preoperative Optimization	3
Staging Pouch Surgery in Ulcerative Colitis in the Biological Era	3
Hyperglycemia in the Perioperative Period	3
A Brief History of Microbial Study and Techniques for Exploring the Gastrointestinal Microbiome	3
Surgical Management of Recurrent Uncomplicated Diverticulitis	3
Cancer in Anal Fistulas	3
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease	3
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Anastomotic Leak	3

Pelvic Pouch Failure: Treatment Options	2
Management of Severe Colitis and Toxic Megacolon	2
Laparoscopic Lavage in the Management of Hinchey III/IV Diverticulitis	2
Update on Familial Adenomatous Polyposis-Associated Desmoid Tumors	2
Transanal Local Excision or Endoscopic Dissection for Benign and Large Lesions of the Rectum	2
Cancer Risk of Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome and Treatment Experience: A Chinese Medical Center	2
Colorectal Surgery Practice, Training, and Research in Low-Resource Settings	2
Elective and Emergent Surgery in the Ulcerative Colitis Patient	2
Diagnosis and Monitoring of Ulcerative Colitis	2
Surgical Education: Disparities in Education May Impact the Quality and Likelihood of Completion of Training	2
Impact of Molecular Status on Cytoreductive Surgery for Peritoneal Metastases from Colorectal Cancer	2
Does Alteration of the Microbiome Cause Diverticular Disease?	2
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis	2
The Role of the Gut Microbiome on the Development of Surgical Site Infections	2
Intraoperative Techniques for Gaining Ileoanal Pouch Reach	2
Don't Forget about the K-Pouch!	2
Anastomotic Troubleshooting	2
The Mesentery in Robot-Assisted Total Mesorectal Excision	2
Proctorship in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery	2
Surgery versus Medical Therapy in Luminal Ileocecal Crohn's Disease	2
Management of Anastomotic Leaks in Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis	2
Acute Severe Colitis: The Need for Joint Management between Gastroenterologists and Surgeons	2
Immunofluorescence in Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery	2
The Mesentery in Complete Mesocolic Excision	2
Preoperative Identification and Management of Anemia in the Colorectal Surgery Patient	2
Safety with Innovation in Colon and Rectal Robotic Surgery	2
Overuse of Proximal Fecal Diversion in Colorectal Surgery	2
Preoperative Assessment and Optimization of Cardiopulmonary Disease in Noncardiac Surgery	2
What Is the Microbiome? A Description of a Social Network	2
The Role of Local Excision after Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Different Perspective	2
Preparing the Bowel (Microbiome) for Surgery: Surgical Bioresilience	2
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Perineum	2
Robotic Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure	2