OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Robotic Surgery 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Learning curve in robotic colorectal surgery	29
Multi-wavelength fluorescence imaging with a da Vinci Firefly—a technical look behind the scenes	20
Comparisons of surgical outcomes between transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for lateral renal tumors: a propensity score-matched comparat	19
Use of transversus abdominis plane block to decrease pain scores and narcotic use following robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy	19
Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal urinary diversion following robot-assisted radical cystectomy: a meta-analysis, cumulative analysis, and systematic review	18
Feasibility of robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) with a new robotic system. Experience at Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute	18
Robotic-assisted right colectomy versus laparoscopic approach: case-matched study and cost-effectiveness analysis	18
Initial intraoperative experience with robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement with stealth navigation in pediatric spine deformity: an evaluation of the first 40 cases	18
Single-port robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: initial clinical experience and lessons learned for successful outcomes	18
Evidence-based evolution of our robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) technique through 13,000 cases	17
Robotic-assisted cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws using the Mazor X Stealth Edition (MXSE) system: workflow and technical tips for safe and efficient use	17
Extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal approach for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a contemporary systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Patient surgical satisfaction after da Vinci® single-port and multi-port robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: propensity score-matched analysis	16
Establishing a successful robotic surgery program and improving operating room efficiency: literature review and our experience report	16
Simultaneous robotic-assisted resection of colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases: a systematic review	16
Robotic colorectal surgery and ergonomics	16
Demonstrating the effectiveness of the fundamentals of robotic surgery (FRS) curriculum on the RobotiX Mentor Virtual Reality Simulation Platform	15
Comparison of valve-less and standard insufflation on pneumoperitoneum-related complications in robotic partial nephrectomy: a prospective randomized trial	15
Robotic ileocolic resection with intracorporeal anastomosis for Crohn’s disease	15
Analysis of performance factors in 240 consecutive cases of robot-assisted flexible ureteroscopic stone treatment	15
Comparative study of perioperative and survival outcomes after video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) and open inguinal lymph node dissection (O-ILND) in the management of inguinal lymph nod	15
Radical prostatectomy technique in the robotic evolution: from da Vinci standard to single port—a single surgeon pathway	14
Learning curve of robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) in children: how to reach a level of excellence?	14
Outcomes of robotic surgery in revisional bariatric cases: a propensity score-matched analysis of the MBSAQIP registry	14
Robotic surgery during the COVID pandemic: why now and why for the future	14

Experiences of a “COVID protected” robotic surgical centre for colorectal and urological cancer in the COVID-19 pandemic	13
Patient reported outcome measures concerning urinary incontinence after robot assisted radical prostatectomy: development and validation of an online prediction model using clinical parameters, lower	13
Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy complication rate compared to traditional nipple-sparing mastectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Robotic-assisted repair of complex ventral hernia: can it pay off?	12
Cardiothoracic robotic assisted surgery in times of COVID-19	12
Trends in the diffusion of robotic surgery in prostate, uterus, and colorectal procedures: a retrospective population-based study	11
Robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy versus open simple prostatectomy: a New York statewide analysis of early adoption and outcomes between 2009 and 2017	10
Robotic infant surgery with 3 mm instruments: a study in piglets of less than 10 kg body weight	10
Robotic versus laparoscopic hysterectomy in morbidly obese women for endometrial cancer	10
Comprehensive analysis of laparoscopic, robotic, and open hepatectomy outcomes using the nationwide readmissions database	10
The follow-up of the robotic-assisted Soave procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease in children	10
Experienced bedside-assistants improve operative outcomes for surgeons early in their learning curve for robot assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy	10
Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) and standardization of outcome reporting: a prospective, observational study on reaching the “Trifecta and Pentafecta”	9
Single-port robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy is associated with decreased post-operative narcotic use in a propensity score matched analysis	9
Assessment of accuracy of an imageless hand-held robotic-assisted system in component positioning in total knee replacement: a prospective study	9
Reduction in complication and revision rates for robotic-guided short-segment lumbar fusion surgery: results of a prospective, multi-center study	9
Is the Da Vinci Xi system a real improvement for oncologic transoral robotic surgery? A systematic review of the literature	9
Robotic dismembered pyeloplasty surgical simulation using a 3D-printed silicone-based model: development, face validation and crowdsourced learning outcomes assessment	9
Propensity score-matched analysis comparing laparoscopic to robotic surgery for colorectal cancer shows comparable clinical and oncological outcomes	8
Robotic hepatic parenchymal transection: a two-surgeon technique using ultrasonic dissection and irrigated bipolar coagulation	8
Robotic abdominal wall repair: adoption and early outcomes in a large academic medical center	8
Comparison of perioperative outcomes and technical features using da Vinci Si and Xi robotic platforms for early stages of endometrial cancer	8
Comparison of outcome and costs of robotic and laparoscopic right hemicolectomies	8
Application of robotic single-site surgery with optional additional port for endometriosis: a single institution’s experience	8
Optimizing outcomes in colorectal surgery: cost and clinical analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches to colon resection	8
Robotic versus open oncological gastric surgery in the elderly: a propensity score-matched analysis	8
Robotic surgery vs. open surgery for thymectomy, a retrospective case-match study	8
Using conditional generative adversarial networks to reduce the effects of latency in robotic telesurgery	8
Effective implementation and adaptation of structured robotic colorectal programme in a busy tertiary unit	8
Outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder disease in Veteran patients	8
Primary robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection following orchiectomy for testicular germ cell tumors: a single-surgeon experience	7
An evaluation of live porcine simulation training for robotic surgery	7
Predictors of complications occurring after open and robot-assisted prostate cancer surgery: a retrospective evaluation of 1062 consecutive patients treated in a tertiary referral high volume center	7
The Silent Operation Theatre Optimisation System (SOTOS©) to reduce noise pollution during da Vinci robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy	7
COVID-19 model-based practice changes in managing a large prostate cancer practice: following the trends during a month-long ordeal	7
An interdisciplinary team-training protocol for robotic gynecologic surgery improves operating time and costs: analysis of a 4-year experience in a university hospital setting	7
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy with preceptor’s assistance: the training experience and outcomes in South America	7
Robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for primary and post-chemotherapy testis cancer	7
Multiple perceptions of robotic-assisted surgery among surgeons and patients: a cross-sectional study	7
Posterior reconstruction during robotic-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder: description and outcomes of a simple step	7
Perioperative and midterm outcomes of emergent robotic repair of incarcerated ventral and incisional hernia	7
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: a comparison of open and minimally-invasive surgical approaches	6
Cost-effectiveness analysis of robotic-assisted versus retropubic radical prostatectomy: a single cancer center experience	6
Outcomes of robotically assisted laparoscopic lateral suspension (RALLS) with mesh for anterior and apical prolapse	6
Intracorporeal anastomosis in right hemicolectomy for colon cancer: short-term outcomes with the DaVinci Xi robot	6
Minimally invasive urologic surgery is safe during COVID-19: experience from two high-volume centers in Italy	6
Impact of network performance on remote robotic-assisted endovascular interventions in porcine model	6
Robotic-assisted parathyroidectomy and short-term outcomes: a systematic review of the literature	6
Comparative analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in severely obese patients	6
Trends in the practice of renal surgery for cancer in France after the introduction of robotic-assisted surgery: data from the National Health Care System Registry	6

Retzius-sparing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: racial considerations for 250 consecutive cases	6
Incidence of venous thromboembolism after robotic-assisted hysterectomy in obese patients with endometrial cancer: do we need extended prophylaxis?	6
The use of robotic or laparoscopic stapler in rectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Robot-assisted sialolithotomy with sialoendoscopy: a review of safety, efficacy and cost	6
Recent progress of robotic head and neck surgery using a flexible single port robotic system	6
Salvage robotic anterior pelvic exenteration for cervical cancer: technique and feasibility	6
Comparison of short-term outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a propensity score-matching analysis	6
Building a predictive model of U.S. patient willingness to undergo robotic surgery	5
Immediate post-operative PDE5i therapy improves early erectile function outcomes after robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP)	5
Incidence of acute postoperative robotic port-site hernias: results from a high-volume multispecialty center	5
Robotic-assisted surgery in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: does it improve the precision of the surgery and its clinical outcomes? Systematic review	5
Da Vinci SP platform updates and modifications: the first impression of new settings	5
Uptake and outcomes of robotic gynaecological surgery in England (2006–2018): an account of Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES)	5
Evaluating the morbidity and long-term efficacy of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with and without robotic assistance for pelvic organ prolapse	5
Robotic biliary surgery for benign and malignant bile duct obstruction: a case series	5
Medical student experience with robot-assisted surgery after limited laparoscopy exposure	5
Robotic-assisted harvest of latissimus dorsi muscle flap for breast reconstruction: review of the literature	5
Urine leak after robotic radical prostatectomy: not all urine leaks come from the anastomosis	5
Surgical resection of T4 colon cancers: an NCDB propensity score-matched analysis of open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches	5
Preoperative multiparametric MRI does not lower positive surgical margin rate in a large series of patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy	4
Effect of BMI on clinical outcomes following minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy	4
Direct medical costs of robotic sleeve gastrectomy compared to laparoscopic approach in a single academic center	4
Robotic Roux en Y gastric bypass can be safe and cost-effective in a rural setting: clinical outcomes from a community hospital bariatric program	4
Pain management following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: transitioning to an opioid free regimen	4
Robotic interval debulking surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: current challenge or future direction? A systematic review	4
Surgical outcome for robotic-assisted single-site hysterectomy (RSSH) in female-to male reassignment compared to its use in benign gynecological disease: a single center experience	4
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy following colo-rectal surgery: a user’s guide	4
Sustained results of robotic mitral repair in a lower volume center with extensive minimally invasive mitral repair experience	4
Oncologic outcomes of patients with incidental prostate cancer who underwent RARC: a comparison between nerve sparing and non-nerve sparing approach	4
Structured robot-assisted surgery training curriculum for residents in Urology and impact on future surgical activity	4
Less is more: clinical impact of decreasing pneumoperitoneum pressures during robotic surgery	4
Short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic-assisted surgery for rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis	4
A prospective study of real-time identification of line of transection in robotic colorectal cancer surgery by ICG	4
Patient injuries and malfunctions associated with robotic prostatectomy: review of the manufacturer and user facility device experience database	4
Long-term outcomes after robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy	4
Robot-assisted real-time sentinel lymph node mapping in oral cavity cancer: preliminary experience	4
The impact of the AirSeal® valve-less trocar system in robotic colorectal surgery: a single-surgeon retrospective review	4
Safety and feasibility of the three-port robot-assisted hysterectomy across uterine weights	4
Training novice robot surgeons: Proctoring provides same results as simulator-generated guidance	4
An analysis of operating time over the years for robotic-assisted surgery in gynecology and gynecologic oncology	4
Cognitive training for robotic surgery: a chance to optimize surgical training? A pilot study	4