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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A Method to Reduce Tension Differences in Pull/Push Manipulation for a Robot in Fluorescence Emission-Guided Surgical Microscopy	101
Letter re: Comparing Analgesic Efficacy of Different Regional Blocks After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	67
Onyx®, A New Tool for Intraoperative Localization of Liver Lesions	50
Metrics for Success in a Surgical Innovation Fellowship	32
Surgirack™: Laparoscopic Instrument Holder to Facilitate Instrument Exchange	27
Video-Assisted Telescope Operating Monitor 3D System in Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: A Preliminary Report	23
The Use of the Symani Surgical System® in Emergency Hand Trauma Care	22
Comments on: “Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies”	21
A Review of Cognitive Support Systems in the Operating Room	21
Advancing Emergency Department Triage Prediction With Machine Learning to Optimize Triage for Abdominal Pain Surgery Patients	20
Retrograde Percutaneous Tracheostomy. Early Experience With a Cadaveric Case Report	19
Operating Room Black Box (ORBB): Examining Nurses’ Perceptions in a Surgical Setting	19
Assessment of Anastomotic Viability With Spectroscopic Real-time Oxygen Saturation Measurement in a Porcine Study	18
Clinical Study on the Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Breast-Conserving Reconstruction of T2 Breast Cancer	16
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Continuous Noninvasive Monitoring of Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Systematic Review of the Literature and Personal Experience	15
Joseph Pancoast (1805-1882) and His Innovations in Plastic Surgery	14
The Impact of Homemade Laparoscopic Box Trainers on Medical Student Surgical Skills: A Randomized Control Pilot Study	13
Au Revoir but not Goodbye	13
Light-Activated Vascular Anastomosis	12
Risk Factors for Conversion in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Development of a Predictive Nomogram	12
General Surgery 4.0 – A Systematic Review of Extended Reality Interventions in General Surgery	11
Using Pre-operative Insulin Dose to Predict Diabetes Remission After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy	11
Evaluation of Tube Thoracostomy Training Videos on YouTube: Educational Quality, Reliability, and Popularity	11
The Effect of Time Pressure on Surgical Skill Retention in Novices: A Randomized Controlled Trial	10
Behavioral Drivers and Observation of Face Covering Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Correspondence	10

Perianastomotic pH Monitoring for Early Detection of Anastomotic Leaks in Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature	10
High-Definition 3D Exoscope in Thyroid Surgery	8
Epigastric Ventral Hernia Repair Through Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery	8
Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Social Media Videos for Patient Information on Common General Surgical Procedures	8
Preclinical Safety Evaluation of the LapBox Power Tissue Containment System Under Simulated Worst-Case Conditions in a Porcine Model	8
Three Versus Two-Rows Circular Stapler in Colorectal Anastomosis: Short Term Outcomes	7
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy Combining Rigid Laryngoscopy and Flexible Endoscopy	7
Revolutionizing Surgical Preparedness: Personalized Preoperative Planning with Digital Twins of an Organ	7
Application Value of High-Quality Nursing in Operating Room in Rectal Cancer Operation and its Influence on Postoperative Rehabilitation	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
Letter re: Knotless Closure of the Cardiac Arterial Canulation Site Using Barbed Suture	7
Robotic Microsurgery in Extremity Reconstruction - Experience With a Novel Robotic System	7
An Innovative Liver Retraction Technique Using FJ Clips Combined With Barbed Sutures in Single Port Cholecystectomy: The FJB Method	7
Anxiety Severity and Influencing Factors in Day Surgery Patients or Relatives in Covid-19 Normalized Prevention Phase	7
Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies	6
Fifty Shades of Red! - Utilizing Machine Learning for Estimating Blood Loss on Surgical Sponges	6
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
Preoperative Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy for Definite Biliary Drainage in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Laparoscopic Resection: A Hybrid Minimal-Invasive Technique	6
Comparative Evaluation of Laparoscopic Origami Crane Training With 3D and 2D Laparoscopy: Correlation With Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Scores	6
Enhancing Bone Cancer Diagnosis Through Image Extraction and Machine Learning: A State-of-the-Art Approach	6
Ghost Ileostomy Versus Loop Ileostomy Following Oncologic Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Environmental Implications of Discretionary Single-Use Devices in Sleeve Gastrectomy: Exploring the Impact of Inter-Surgeon Variability in a Retrospective Pilot Study	6
Letter to the Editor: Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Surgical Decision-Making for Appendectomy?	6
First Experience with the NPseal®: A Novel Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Dressing Applied to Colorectal Surgery Wounds	6
Enabling Robotic Capsule Endoscopy Through Effective in-Body Capsule Localization	6
Robotic Left Minor Liver Resection With the Hugo™ RAS System: Initial Experience	6
Adjustment of the Length Variation With Wire-driven Using the Stand Looper Tension Technique for Surgical Robot Applications	6
Efficacy of Unilateral External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Versus Subcostal TAP Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Randomized, Prospective Study	6
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship: What is it Good for?	5
Improved Gynecomastia Surgery: Power-Assisted Liposuction With Stab-Flatten Technique Without Resection	5
Three-Dimensional Holographic-Guided Robotic Lung Segmentectomy for Deep Pulmonary Nodules: Technique and Initial Results	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
Measuring Small Bowel Length in Bariatric Surgery: An Ex Vivo Laparoscopic Training Experiment	5
Trends in Mesh Materials for Ventral Hernia Repair: A 17-Year Nationwide Registry-Based Study	5
Design and Early Evaluation of a Device to Improve the Sharp Count Process in Operating Rooms	5
A Randomized Trial of Preoperative Planning of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography	5
Immunotherapeutic Properties of Dexmedetomidine on Pain Management and Cardiovascular Function in Videolaparoscopic Cholecystectomies: A Randomized, Two-Arm, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial	5
Building Your Future Holographic Mentor: Can We Use Mixed Reality Holograms for Visual Spatial Motor Skills Acquisition in Surgical Education?	5
Evolving Methods and Application of a 3D Printed Model in the Current Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Elevation	5
Insufflation-Free, Perianal Work Platform	5
The Implementation of Data-Driven Assessment into Laparoscopic Skills Training: A Systematic Review	5
Comparative Performance Analysis of AI Engines in Answering American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Questions: A Multi-Subspecialty Evaluation	5
Improving Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS): The Effect of a Patient-Centred Mobile Application and an Activity Tracker on Patient Engagement in Colorectal Surgery	5
A Nomogram for Predicting Perirenal Hematoma After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy	5
Variability of Guidelines and Disclosures for AI-Generated Content in Top Surgical Journals	5
Appraisal of the Current Guidelines for the Management of AIN Using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) Instrument	5
Video Analysis in Surgery: Lessons From the Pitch?	4
A Universal Device to Convert a Continuous Flow Assist Device to a Pulsatile Flow Device to Simulate Normal Blood Flow and Pressure Patterns	4

Coatings for Permanent Meshes Used to Enhance Healing in Abdominal Hernia Repair: A Scoping Review	4
Can GPT-4 Direct a New Horizon for HealthCare Academics, Scientific Writing and Research?	4
Ray-Ban Meta: A Ray of Hope in the Operating Room (and Beyond)	4
Smart Glasses in Surgery: The Theatre and Beyond	4
Early Experience of Undertaking Robotic Assisted Total Mesorectal Excision in Rectal Resections, Avoiding a Diverting Stoma: Key eHancement of the Anastomosis for No Stoma Technique — A Case Series	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
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Pedicled Perforator Flap Technique for Salvage Nipple Reconstruction in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study	4
Ligasure Impact™ to Reduce Complications After Abdominoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies	4
Letter re: Minimal Invasive Extended Crescent Innovative Approach for Impacted Teeth in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis -Triumph on Perilous Task	4
Braun Anastomosis: A Technique for Bile Reflux Improvement After Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal (SASI) Bypass; a Pilot Study	4
Integration of Reinforcement Learning in a Virtual Robotic Surgical Simulation	4
The Reconstructive Metaverse – Collaboration in Real-Time Shared Mixed Reality Environments for Microsurgical Reconstruction	4
Learning Curve for Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair With da Vinci Single-Port Robotic System	4
Evaluating Performance of Circular Staplers Using Comparative Test Methods for Evidence-Based Surgery	4
Assessment of Dorsal Genital Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4