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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Comments on: “Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies”	104
Surgirack™: Laparoscopic Instrument Holder to Facilitate Instrument Exchange	72
Operating Room Black Box (ORBB): Examining Nurses’ Perceptions in a Surgical Setting	57
A Review of Cognitive Support Systems in the Operating Room	33
Video-Assisted Telescope Operating Monitor 3D System in Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: A Preliminary Report	29
Onyx®, A New Tool for Intraoperative Localization of Liver Lesions	27
A Method to Reduce Tension Differences in Pull/Push Manipulation for a Robot in Fluorescence Emission-Guided Surgical Microscopy	23
Metrics for Success in a Surgical Innovation Fellowship	23
Advancing Emergency Department Triage Prediction With Machine Learning to Optimize Triage for Abdominal Pain Surgery Patients	22
Letter re: Comparing Analgesic Efficacy of Different Regional Blocks After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	21
Cornering: A Geometric Framework for Surgical Dissection in Minimally Invasive Surgery	19
The Use of the Symani Surgical System® in Emergency Hand Trauma Care	18
Development and Validation of the HUGO-SWAP Workflow for Single-Docking Robotic Colorectal Surgery	18
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Continuous Noninvasive Monitoring of Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Systematic Review of the Literature and Personal Experience	16
Joseph Pancoast (1805-1882) and His Innovations in Plastic Surgery	15
Clinical Study on the Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Breast-Conserving Reconstruction of T2 Breast Cancer	15
Assessment of Anastomotic Viability With Spectroscopic Real-time Oxygen Saturation Measurement in a Porcine Study	13
Retrograde Percutaneous Tracheostomy. Early Experience With a Cadaveric Case Report	13
Au Revoir but not Goodbye	12
General Surgery 4.0 – A Systematic Review of Extended Reality Interventions in General Surgery	12
Risk Factors for Conversion in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Development of a Predictive Nomogram	11
Behavioral Drivers and Observation of Face Covering Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Correspondence	11
Impact of Generative AI on Operative Planning in Otolaryngology Residents	11
Three Versus Two-Rows Circular Stapler in Colorectal Anastomosis: Short Term Outcomes	11
Application Value of High-Quality Nursing in Operating Room in Rectal Cancer Operation and its Influence on Postoperative Rehabilitation	10

Using Pre-operative Insulin Dose to Predict Diabetes Remission After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy	9
Preclinical Safety Evaluation of the LapBox Power Tissue Containment System Under Simulated Worst-Case Conditions in a Porcine Model	8
The Effect of Time Pressure on Surgical Skill Retention in Novices: A Randomized Controlled Trial	8
Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Social Media Videos for Patient Information on Common General Surgical Procedures	8
Evaluation of Tube Thoracostomy Training Videos on YouTube: Educational Quality, Reliability, and Popularity	8
Revolutionizing Surgical Preparedness: Personalized Preoperative Planning with Digital Twins of an Organ	7
Perianastomotic pH Monitoring for Early Detection of Anastomotic Leaks in Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature	7
Efficacy of Unilateral External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Versus Subcostal TAP Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Randomized, Prospective Study	7
An Innovative Liver Retraction Technique Using FJ Clips Combined With Barbed Sutures in Single Port Cholecystectomy: The FJB Method	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
Semi-Permanent Use of Indocyanine Green Latex Phantom for Fluorescence Emission	7
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy Combining Rigid Laryngoscopy and Flexible Endoscopy	7
Epigastric Ventral Hernia Repair Through Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery	7
Robotic Microsurgery in Extremity Reconstruction - Experience With a Novel Robotic System	7
Anxiety Severity and Influencing Factors in Day Surgery Patients or Relatives in Covid-19 Normalized Prevention Phase	7
Environmental Implications of Discretionary Single-Use Devices in Sleeve Gastrectomy: Exploring the Impact of Inter-Surgeon Variability in a Retrospective Pilot Study	6
First Experience with the NPseal®: A Novel Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Dressing Applied to Colorectal Surgery Wounds	6
Enhancing Bone Cancer Diagnosis Through Image Extraction and Machine Learning: A State-of-the-Art Approach	6
A Randomized Trial of Preoperative Planning of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography	6
Ghost Ileostomy Versus Loop Ileostomy Following Oncologic Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Fifty Shades of Red! - Utilizing Machine Learning for Estimating Blood Loss on Surgical Sponges	6
Robotic Left Minor Liver Resection With the Hugo™ RAS System: Initial Experience	6
Comparative Evaluation of Laparoscopic Origami Crane Training With 3D and 2D Laparoscopy: Correlation With Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Scores	6
Preoperative Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy for Definite Biliary Drainage in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Laparoscopic Resection: A Hybrid Minimal-Invasive Technique	6
Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Joystick-Guided Robotic Scope Holder Compared to That of Human Scopists: A Prospective Trial	6
Letter to the Editor: Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Surgical Decision-Making for Appendectomy?	6
Automated Bone Cancer Detection Using Deep Learning on X-Ray Images	6
Enabling Robotic Capsule Endoscopy Through Effective in-Body Capsule Localization	6
Early Experience With a Novel Super-Hydrophilic Laparoscopic Scope Cleaning Device and Narrative Review of Available Cleaning Strategies	6
Adjustment of the Length Variation With Wire-driven Using the Stand Looper Tension Technique for Surgical Robot Applications	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	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
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship: What is it Good for?	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
Three-Dimensional Holographic-Guided Robotic Lung Segmentectomy for Deep Pulmonary Nodules: Technique and Initial Results	5
Building Your Future Holographic Mentor: Can We Use Mixed Reality Holograms for Visual Spatial Motor Skills Acquisition in Surgical Education?	5
Improved Gynecomastia Surgery: Power-Assisted Liposuction With Stab-Flatten Technique Without Resection	5
Comparative Performance Analysis of AI Engines in Answering American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Questions: A Multi-Subspecialty Evaluation	5
Immunotherapeutic Properties of Dexmedetomidine on Pain Management and Cardiovascular Function in Videolaparoscopic Cholecystectomies: A Randomized, Two-Arm, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial	5
Evolving Methods and Application of a 3D Printed Model in the Current Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Elevation	5
Articulating Rotary Burs for Enhanced Bone Resection: Implications for Arthroscopic, Endoscopic Spinal, and Robotic Surgery	5
The Implementation of Data-Driven Assessment into Laparoscopic Skills Training: A Systematic Review	5
Design and Early Evaluation of a Device to Improve the Sharp Count Process in Operating Rooms	5
Measuring Small Bowel Length in Bariatric Surgery: An Ex Vivo Laparoscopic Training Experiment	4
Letter re: Minimal Invasive Extended Crescent Innovative Approach for Impacted Teeth in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis -Triumph on Perilous Task	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
Video Analysis in Surgery: Lessons From the Pitch?	4
Can GPT-4 Direct a New Horizon for HealthCare Academics, Scientific Writing and Research?	4

Assessment of Dorsal Genital Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Ray-Ban Meta: A Ray of Hope in the Operating Room (and Beyond)	4
Ligasure Impact™ to Reduce Complications After Abdominoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies	4
Smart Glasses in Surgery: The Theatre and Beyond	4
Trends in Mesh Materials for Ventral Hernia Repair: A 17-Year Nationwide Registry-Based Study	4
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Robotic Versus Conventional Completion Thyroidectomy: A 10-year Experience	4
Insufflation-Free, Perianal Work Platform	4
Braun Anastomosis: A Technique for Bile Reflux Improvement After Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal (SASI) Bypass; a Pilot Study	4
Appraisal of the Current Guidelines for the Management of AIN Using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) Instrument	4
Surgeon-Led Surgical Device Development Using Computer-Aided 3D Modeling	4
Evaluating Performance of Circular Staplers Using Comparative Test Methods for Evidence-Based Surgery	4
Analysis of Risk Factors for Postoperative Delayed Perforation Following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors	4