OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Expert Review of Medical Devices is 5. 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
Consumer-facing and professional medical devices in cardiology: monitoring and evaluation of big data and the implications for the practice of cardiology	57
COVID-19 lessons learned: medical devices at the core of global healthcare. A foreword on new challenges for expert review of medical devices!	49
Axial length measurement failure rates using optical biometry based on swept-source OCT in cataractous eyes	39
Penile compression devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence: current status and future prospects	37
Advantages of three-photon live imaging for deep tissue analysis	36
Ambient assisted living systems for falls monitoring at home	34
Totally implanted ports and peripherally inserted central catheters for chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes and economic evaluations	32
Insertional effect following deep brain stimulation electrode implants	32
Cataract surgery: historical devices, modern innovations, and future perspectives	28
Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for assessment of motor development in infants with early brain injury	27
The use of predetermined change control plans to enable the release of new versions of software as a medical device	26
Peritoneal dialysis catheter design and function and implications for the clinical setting	24
Advances in additive manufacturing processes and their use for the fabrication of lower limb prosthetic devices	24
Frozen elephant use in type a dissection: fundamentals, innovations, and pitfalls	22
The ‘Japanese paradox’ of total hip arthroplasty: where are we going?	22
Clinician satisfaction and preference for central venous catheter systems promoting patient safety, ease-of-use and reduced clinician error	22
Optimizing atrial fibrillation detection: a review of subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitors and consumer technologies	20
Redo aortic root – complexity vs simplicity with choice of device selected	19
Clinical benefit of transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) in essential tremor patients with high unmet need: a secondary analysis of TAPS studies	19
Device profile of the FlareHawk interbody fusion system, an endplate-conforming multi-planar expandable lumbar interbody fusion cage	19
Economic evaluation of automated external defibrillator deployment in public settings for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review	19
Ultra high-frequency ultrasound in lymphatic surgery: the next frontier	17
A review of transcranial pulse stimulation: innovations in neuromodulation	17
A profile on the WISE cortical strip for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring	17
Device profile of the Mobi-C artificial cervical disc: an overview of its safety and efficacy	16

Artificial pancreas systems: experiences from concept to commercialisation	16
Peregrine system infusion catheter for neurolytic renal denervation in hypertension: an overview of its safety and efficacy	16
Promising next generation left ventricular assist devices: prospects for best treatment opportunities for patients with heart failure	16
A software-based lung function assessment tool: an interview with VoiceMed	15
Robotic assistance in total knee arthroplasty surgery: necessity or trend?	15
Telemedicine for hypertension management: a paradigm shift from telemonitoring to digital therapeutics	15
Electromagnetic interference from automobile passive keyless entry in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices	15
Optimizing the clinical adoption of total joint replacement of the lumbar spine through imaging, robotics and artificial intelligence	14
Implantable medical devices for tendon and ligament repair: a review of patents and commercial products	14
Digital therapeutics as a new weapon against diseases: focus on the current European legislation and possible therapeutic strategies	14
A review on the impact of cardiac pacing on right ventricular and tricuspid valve function	14
The Ovation Alto platform: extending endovascular treatment beyond short-necked abdominal aortic aneurysms	14
MetaHealth: unlocking metaverse technologies in digital healthcare	13
The potential power of Neuralink – how brain-machine interfaces can revolutionize medicine	13
Transforming medical education: the impact of innovations in technology and medical devices	13
A randomized crossover comparison of the bébé VieScope and direct laryngoscope for pediatric airway management by nurses in medical simulation settings	13
Percutaneous auricular neuromodulation for postoperative analgesia	13
An update on locoregional percutaneous treatment technologies in colorectal cancer liver metastatic disease	13
Dynamic versus standard bougies for tracheal intubation with direct or indirect laryngoscopy in simulated or real scenarios: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Complications after peripherally inserted central catheter versus central venous catheter implantation in intensive care unit: propensity score analysis using a nationwide database	12
Revolutionizing breast cancer care: the synergy of AI-powered diagnostics, haptic-based biopsy simulators, and advanced surgical techniques	11
Randomized comparative study of negative pressure wound therapy versus compression dressing on split-thickness skin grafts of the lower limbs in an elderly population	11
Differentiating between hepatocellular carcinoma and its mimickers using contrast-enhanced ultrasound with perflubutane microbubbles	11
Virtual reality therapy combined with physiological monitoring provides effective treatment, with objective metrics, for post-traumatic stress disorder	11
Device profile of the Orchid safety release valve for the prevention of accidental catheter dislodgement	11
Could one strategy fit all? A comparison of regulatory guidance from China, Europe, and the USA on medical device clinical evaluation throughout the total product lifecycle	11
Can digital health help improve medication adherence in cardiovascular disease?	10
Lenstar LS900 vs EchoScan US-800: comparison between optical and ultrasound biometry with and without contact lenses and its relationship with other biometric parameters	10
Correction	10
Device profile of the Evoke physiologic closed-loop spinal cord stimulation system for the treatment of chronic intractable pain: overview of its safety and efficacy	10
Utilization of preoperative EOS imaging to prevent adverse events following total hip arthroplasty	10
A pilot study of optical coherence tomography-guided transbronchial biopsy in peripheral pulmonary lesions	9
Advances in minimally traumatic retinal laser therapy	9
Proactive esophageal cooling during radiofrequency cardiac ablation: data update including applications in very high-power short duration ablation	9
Tumor treating fields for glioblastoma: opportunities and drawbacks	9
Effectiveness of mental health chatbots in depression and anxiety for adolescents and young adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
Regulatory landscape, risks, and solutions for refurbished medical devices: a comparative analysis in the US, EU, Malaysia, and Ghana	8
Comparative analysis of medical device adverse event reporting forms for patients and industries across various countries, and the introduction of a unified generic form for harmonization	8
Cardiac imaging for the detection of ischemia: current status and future perspectives	8
The transvaginal mesh: an overview of indications and contraindications for its use	8
The evolution of endoscopic ultrasound in Saudi Arabia: an expert review of clinical practice and literature	8
What is the feasibility of a clinical-scale and anticoagulation-free artificial placenta device?	8
Device profile of the EVOQUE Eos system for transcatheter mitral valve replacement: a brief narrative review	8
Techniques in hybrid repair of aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies	8
Paired associative stimulation to enhance motor outcome in spinal cord injury: a systematic review of first evidence	8
Comments on: ‘Two-year outcomes using fast-acting sub-perception therapy for spinal cord stimulation: results of a real-world multicenter study in the United States’	8
Comparison of laryngeal exposure in bed-up-head-elevated Macintosh laryngoscopy vs. supine C-MAC video laryngoscopy: a randomized non-inferiority trial	8
Teleophthalmology-enabled devices: bridging the gap in rural eye care	8
Therapeutic prostate cancer interventions: a systematic review on pubic arch interference and needle positioning errors	7
Technological solution for the assessment and rehabilitation of visuo-cognition in Parkinson’s disease	7

Digital colposcopy image analysis techniques requirements and their role in clinical diagnosis: a systematic review	7
Bridging the gap in the symptomatic heart failure patient journey: insights from the Italian scenario	7
In vivo spectroscopy: optical fiber probes for clinical applications	7
Therapeutic biliary stents: applications and opportunities	7
The role of feedback in the robotic-assisted upper limb rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review	7
Advancing clinical understanding of surface electromyography biofeedback: bridging research, teaching, and commercial applications	7
Devices for osteoarthritis symptoms treatment: a patent review	7
Advances in intravascular lithotripsy: mechanisms, devices, and clinical applications	7
Device evaluation: eCoin #x2013; implantable tibial nerve stimulator for overactive bladder	7
Evaluation of validity and reliability of novel rapid measurement for infundibulopelvic angle: a comparison with PACS system	7
Bone biopsy devices - a patent review	7
Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation	7
Modular cardiac rhythm management system and results of MODULAR ATP trial: an era of personalized device medicine	7
Right heart failure after durable left ventricular assist device implantation	7
Legal and regulatory challenges in multi-country data-driven projects developing and validating medical AI systems in the EU	7
Compatibility and durability of the gel stent material	7
Multicenter randomized trial of carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance versus mini-open technique	7
Long axial field-of-view PET/CT devices: are we ready for the technological revolution?	7
Mixed reality in interventional radiology: a focus on first clinical use of XR90 augmented reality-based visualization and navigation platform	7
Selection criteria in the era of perfect competition for drug-eluting stents - a survey of interventional cardiologists in Japan: the selection-DES study	6
Endocardial versus epicardial pacing in pacemaker-dependent patients after device extraction: a meta-analysis	6
Impact of continuous positive airway pressure on the quality of life in patients with sleep apnea	6
Addendum	6
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in restless leg syndrome with cirrhosis: a pilot study	6
Development and verification of a novel bone collector with automatic size separating function for orthopedics surgery	6
Clinical study of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography combined with radionuclide imaging to evaluate changes in cardiac function and synchronization before and after cardiac rehabilitation in	6
A review: artificial intelligence in image-guided spinal surgery	6
Tests for the identification of reflex syncope mechanism	6
Meta-analysis of clinical outcomes in cardiac resynchronisation therapy: his bundle pacing vs biventricular pacing	6
Current development and clinical applications of artificial anal sphincter	6
Breaking the ice through an effective translationality in neurorehabilitation: are we heading to the right direction?	6
Transperineal prostate biopsy using the PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access System for prostate cancer diagnosis – a new standard of care	6
The frozen elephant trunk: an overview of hybrid prostheses	6
The IlluminOss photodynamic bone stabilization system: novel technology with broad application in orthopaedic fracture fixation	6
Use of the PRECICE nail for distraction osteogenesis after tumor resection	6
Endovascular reconstruction of the aortic arch with new-generation dual-branch and triple-branch endograft: design, applicability, indications, outcomes, and future directions	6
Intragastric balloons for obesity: critical review of device design, efficacy, tolerability, and unmet clinical needs	5
Ventricular tachycardia ablation as an alternative to implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in patients with preserved ejection fraction: current status and future prospects	5
Software as Medical Devices: requirements and regulatory landscape in the United States	5
Two-year outcomes using fast-acting sub-perception therapy for spinal cord stimulation: results of a real-world multicenter study in the United States	5
Delivery assist catheters for mechanical thrombectomy: a systematic review	5
Devices-based treatment of hypertension: the position of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) 2023 guidelines	5
Relative utility of portable ECG devices in capturing arrhythmias in athletes	5
RETRACTED ARTICLE : Comparison of supraglottic airway device vs. endotracheal intubation for initial airway management in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Comparison of mid-term survival of uncemented total knee arthroplasties with modular tibial components made of porous tantalum vs. cemented total knee arthroplasties	5
Prevention of prosthetic joint infection/surgical site infection: what did the International Consensus Meeting decide?	5
Preparing for the new wave of intrathecal CNS therapies: innovations in drug delivery devices	5
Rehabilitation robotics after stroke: a bibliometric literature review	5
Is open anterior advantageous to posterior decompression and reconstruction in fresh A ₃ to C ₃ /AO type thoracolumbar junction fr	5
A systematic review of follow-up results of additively manufactured customized implants for the pelvic area	5
Feasibility and patient’s experiences of perioperative telemonitoring in major abdominal surgery: an observational pilot study	5
Comparison of various video laryngoscopes for nasotracheal intubation in simulated difficult airway scenarios: a randomized self-controlled crossover trial	5
Vascular access closure devices in neurointerventional procedures: current developments and future directions	5
Smart clothing for human movement analysis: future application in sport and clinical practice	5
Smaller defibrillation lead diameter is associated with less tricuspid regurgitation: a computational modeling study	5
Assessing flow diverter porosity: a comparative analysis of quantification techniques based on imaging and simulation	5
Is there a role for continuous glucose monitoring beyond diabetes? Emerging applications in new populations	5
Resource utilization and costs for robotic-assisted and manual total knee arthroplasty – a premier healthcare database study	5
Anticipating stroke in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement	5
Evaluation and management of coronary artery disease in transcatheter aortic valve implantation candidates with severe aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease: technology and techniques	5
Patient-specific instrumentation makes sense in total knee arthroplasty	5
Visual performance during night driving after intraocular refractive surgery procedures	5
Letter to the editor on ‘the potential power of neuralink – how brain-machine interfaces can revolutionize medicine’	5
Value of colposcopy with dynamic spectral imaging in the detection and evolution of high-grade cervical lesions	5
Anatomic feasibility of a novel modular triple-branched endograft for patients with aortic arch pathologies	5
HOPE for a better selection of patients for cardiac contractility modulation	5