OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Surgical Innovation 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Comments on: “Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies”	109
Surgirack™: Laparoscopic Instrument Holder to Facilitate Instrument Exchange	84
Operating Room Black Box (ORBB): Examining Nurses’ Perceptions in a Surgical Setting	70
A Review of Cognitive Support Systems in the Operating Room	38
Video-Assisted Telescope Operating Monitor 3D System in Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: A Preliminary Report	31
Onyx®, A New Tool for Intraoperative Localization of Liver Lesions	31
Metrics for Success in a Surgical Innovation Fellowship	25
A Method to Reduce Tension Differences in Pull/Push Manipulation for a Robot in Fluorescence Emission-Guided Surgical Microscopy	25
Advancing Emergency Department Triage Prediction With Machine Learning to Optimize Triage for Abdominal Pain Surgery Patients	24
Cornering: A Geometric Framework for Surgical Dissection in Minimally Invasive Surgery	23
Letter re: Comparing Analgesic Efficacy of Different Regional Blocks After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	23
Development and Validation of the HUGO-SWAP Workflow for Single-Docking Robotic Colorectal Surgery	21
Preliminary in Vitro Study on an RFID-Tagged Gauze Detection System to Prevent Retention During Laparoscopic Procedures	19
The Use of the Symani Surgical System® in Emergency Hand Trauma Care	17
Clinical Study on the Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Breast-Conserving Reconstruction of T2 Breast Cancer	17
Assessment of Anastomotic Viability With Spectroscopic Real-time Oxygen Saturation Measurement in a Porcine Study	16
Joseph Pancoast (1805-1882) and His Innovations in Plastic Surgery	16
Retrograde Percutaneous Tracheostomy. Early Experience With a Cadaveric Case Report	15
Au Revoir but not Goodbye	13
General Surgery 4.0 – A Systematic Review of Extended Reality Interventions in General Surgery	13
Risk Factors for Conversion in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Development of a Predictive Nomogram	12
Impact of Generative AI on Operative Planning in Otolaryngology Residents	12
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Continuous Noninvasive Monitoring of Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Systematic Review of the Literature and Personal Experience	12
Three Versus Two-Rows Circular Stapler in Colorectal Anastomosis: Short Term Outcomes	11
Preclinical Safety Evaluation of the LapBox Power Tissue Containment System Under Simulated Worst-Case Conditions in a Porcine Model	11

Letter re: Knotless Closure of the Cardiac Arterial Canulation Site Using Barbed Suture	10
Using Pre-operative Insulin Dose to Predict Diabetes Remission After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy	10
Application Value of High-Quality Nursing in Operating Room in Rectal Cancer Operation and its Influence on Postoperative Rehabilitation	10
Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Social Media Videos for Patient Information on Common General Surgical Procedures	9
Epigastric Ventral Hernia Repair Through Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery	9
Clinical Application of a Modified Ureteral Stent Placement Technique in Ureteroscopy	8
Perianastomotic pH Monitoring for Early Detection of Anastomotic Leaks in Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature	8
Letter to the Editor: Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Surgical Decision-Making for Appendectomy?	8
Evaluation of Tube Thoracostomy Training Videos on YouTube: Educational Quality, Reliability, and Popularity	8
First Reported Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Using the HUGO RAS System in a High-Volume Center: A Technical Feasibility Report and Configurational Setup	8
An Innovative Liver Retraction Technique Using FJ Clips Combined With Barbed Sutures in Single Port Cholecystectomy: The FJB Method	8
The Effect of Time Pressure on Surgical Skill Retention in Novices: A Randomized Controlled Trial	8
Robotic Microsurgery in Extremity Reconstruction - Experience With a Novel Robotic System	8
Fifty Shades of Red! - Utilizing Machine Learning for Estimating Blood Loss on Surgical Sponges	8
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy Combining Rigid Laryngoscopy and Flexible Endoscopy	7
Revolutionizing Surgical Preparedness: Personalized Preoperative Planning with Digital Twins of an Organ	7
Ghost Ileostomy Versus Loop Ileostomy Following Oncologic Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	7
Enabling Robotic Capsule Endoscopy Through Effective in-Body Capsule Localization	7
Semi-Permanent Use of Indocyanine Green Latex Phantom for Fluorescence Emission	7
Reconstruction Strategy for Upper Extremity Defects After Bone Tumor Resection Based on 3D Customized Bone Cement Mold	7
Preoperative Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy for Definite Biliary Drainage in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Laparoscopic Resection: A Hybrid Minimal-Invasive Technique	7
Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies	7
Efficacy of Unilateral External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Versus Subcostal TAP Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Randomized, Prospective Study	7
Comparative Evaluation of Laparoscopic Origami Crane Training With 3D and 2D Laparoscopy: Correlation With Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Scores	7
The Future of Hernia Surgery: Innovation, Integration, and Individualization	7
Robotic Left Minor Liver Resection With the Hugo™ RAS System: Initial Experience	7
First Experience with the NPseal®: A Novel Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Dressing Applied to Colorectal Surgery Wounds	7
Automated Bone Cancer Detection Using Deep Learning on X-Ray Images	6
Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Joystick-Guided Robotic Scope Holder Compared to That of Human Scopists: A Prospective Trial	6
The Implementation of Data-Driven Assessment into Laparoscopic Skills Training: A Systematic Review	6
Improving Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS): The Effect of a Patient-Centred Mobile Application and an Activity Tracker on Patient Engagement in Colorectal Surgery	6
Enhancing Bone Cancer Diagnosis Through Image Extraction and Machine Learning: A State-of-the-Art Approach	6
Adjustment of the Length Variation With Wire-driven Using the Stand Looper Tension Technique for Surgical Robot Applications	6
A Randomized Trial of Preoperative Planning of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography	6
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship: What is it Good for?	6
Environmental Implications of Discretionary Single-Use Devices in Sleeve Gastrectomy: Exploring the Impact of Inter-Surgeon Variability in a Retrospective Pilot Study	6
Improved Gynecomastia Surgery: Power-Assisted Liposuction With Stab-Flatten Technique Without Resection	6
Comparative Performance Analysis of AI Engines in Answering American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Questions: A Multi-Subspecialty Evaluation	6
Immunotherapeutic Properties of Dexmedetomidine on Pain Management and Cardiovascular Function in Videolaparoscopic Cholecystectomies: A Randomized, Two-Arm, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial	5
A Nomogram for Predicting Perirenal Hematoma After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy	5
Building Your Future Holographic Mentor: Can We Use Mixed Reality Holograms for Visual Spatial Motor Skills Acquisition in Surgical Education?	5
Letter re: Minimal Invasive Extended Crescent Innovative Approach for Impacted Teeth in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis -Triumph on Perilous Task	5
Variability of Guidelines and Disclosures for AI-Generated Content in Top Surgical Journals	5
Articulating Rotary Burs for Enhanced Bone Resection: Implications for Arthroscopic, Endoscopic Spinal, and Robotic Surgery	5
Evaluating Performance of Circular Staplers Using Comparative Test Methods for Evidence-Based Surgery	5
Appraisal of the Current Guidelines for the Management of AIN Using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) Instrument	5
Design and Early Evaluation of a Device to Improve the Sharp Count Process in Operating Rooms	5
Evolving Methods and Application of a 3D Printed Model in the Current Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Elevation	5
Development and Implantation of 3D Anatomically Tailored Polypropylene Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Designed on the Basis of CT Images (the ILAM Study)	5
Smart Glasses in Surgery: The Theatre and Beyond	5

Three-Dimensional Holographic-Guided Robotic Lung Segmentectomy for Deep Pulmonary Nodules: Technique and Initial Results	5
The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Nano Filter in Reducing the Hazards of Surgical Smoke Exposure During Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery	4
The Reconstructive Metaverse – Collaboration in Real-Time Shared Mixed Reality Environments for Microsurgical Reconstruction	4
Assessment of Dorsal Genital Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Insufflation-Free, Perianal Work Platform	4
Can GPT-4 Direct a New Horizon for HealthCare Academics, Scientific Writing and Research?	4
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Robotic Versus Conventional Completion Thyroidectomy: A 10-year Experience	4
Design and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Automatic Stapling Device for Knotless Barbed Suture in Laparoscopic Surgery	4
Persistent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After RYGB: What Shall we do Next?	4
Ligasure Impact™ to Reduce Complications After Abdominoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies	4
Measuring Small Bowel Length in Bariatric Surgery: An Ex Vivo Laparoscopic Training Experiment	4
Vibe Coding in Neurosurgery: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Needs and Digital Innovation—A Narrative Review and Practical Perspective	4
Braun Anastomosis: A Technique for Bile Reflux Improvement After Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal (SASI) Bypass; a Pilot Study	4
Trends in Mesh Materials for Ventral Hernia Repair: A 17-Year Nationwide Registry-Based Study	4
A Novel Isobaric (Gas-Less) Laparoscopic Surgery Device	4
Surgeon-Led Surgical Device Development Using Computer-Aided 3D Modeling	4
Ray-Ban Meta: A Ray of Hope in the Operating Room (and Beyond)	4
Video Analysis in Surgery: Lessons From the Pitch?	4
Analysis of Risk Factors for Postoperative Delayed Perforation Following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors	4