OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques is 1. 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
Treating highly complex anal fistula with a new method of combined intraoperative endoanal ultrasonography (IOEAUS) and transanal opening of intersphincteric space (TROPIS)	18
Complications in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery: definitions, classifications, incidence and risk factors – an up-to-date review	11
Transaxillary gasless endoscopic thyroidectomy versus conventional open thyroidectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The prevalence of, and risk factors for, Barrett’s oesophagus after sleeve gastrectomy	8
Effect of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy on incidence rate of surgical site infection after stoma reversal: a pilot study	8
Comparison of intra-abdominal abscess formation after laparoscopic and open appendectomy for complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis: a retrospective study	7
Recent advances in prevention and management of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related duodenal perforation	6
Factors influencing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy efficiency for optimal patient selection	6
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery – a narrative literature review	6
Application of the prone position in myomectomy by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery	5
Single plus one-port robotic surgery using the da Vinci Single-Site Platform versus conventional multi-port laparoscopic surgery for left-sided colon cancer	5
Follow-up after bariatric surgery: are we effective enough?	5
Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair (umbilical TAPP) versus open ventral patch repair for medium size umbilical hernias in overweight and obese patients	5
Single anastomosis sleeve ileal bypass (SASI): a single-center initial report	4
En-bloc resection of urinary bladder tumour – a prospective controlled multicentre observational study	4
The feasibility and technical strategy of a fascia space priority approach in laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection for advanced middle and low rectal cancer: a retrospective multicentre study	4
Serum free fatty acid levels and insulin resistance in patients undergoing one-anastomosis gastric bypass	4
Efficacy and safety of laparoendoscopic single-site adrenalectomy versus conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	4
How we prepared our operating theatre for patients with SARS-CoV-2 virus	4
Revisional operations among patients after surgical treatment of obesity: a multicenter Polish Revision Obesity Surgery Study (PROSS)	4
Clinical outcome and analysis of procedural failure during uterine artery chemoembolisation as a treatment of caesarean scar pregnancy	4
Guide wire displacement in robot-assisted spinal pedicle screw implantation	3
Computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy for lung nodules: low-dose versus standard-dose protocols	3
Postoperative pain control with continuous paravertebral nerve block and intercostal nerve block after two-port video-assisted thoracic surgery	3
Efficacy of radiofrequency ablation versus laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in China: a comprehensive meta-analysis	3

Three-dimensional versus two-dimensional video-assisted hepatectomy for liver disease: a meta-analysis of clinical data	3
Robotic single-site surgery versus laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in early-stage endometrial cancer: a case-control study	3
Endoscopic-assisted surgery for skull defects with subdural effusion	3
The effect of surgical gastric plication on obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Abdominal rebleeding after transcatheter arterial embolization for ruptured pseudoaneurysms associated with severe acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study	3
Intracorporeal laparoscopic U-shaped ileal neobladder construction with three ports: a pilot study	3
I-125 seed-loaded versus normal stent insertion for obstructive esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis	3
Complete laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma: technical aspects and long-term results from a single center	2
Study on intraoperative localization of sentinel lymph nodes using freehand SPECT in breast cancer patients	2
Age and risk of major complications in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for muscle invasive bladder cancer	2
Relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a narrative review	2
Laparoscopic splenectomy and esophagogastric devascularization combined with fast-track principles offers greater benefit for patients with portal hypertension	2
Clinical effect of unilateral biportal endoscopy in the treatment of lumbar diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Preoperative lung nodule localization: comparison of hook-wire and indocyanine green	2
Clinical efficacy of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the treatment of acute biliary pancreatitis: a meta-analysis	2
Right laparoscopic adrenalectomy vs. left laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Pleural empyema in children – benefits of primary thoracoscopic treatment	2
Computed tomography-guided localization for multiple pulmonary nodules: a meta-analysis	2
Urogenital dysfunction in patients after miniinvasive restorative low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision	2
Does enteral immune nutrition (EIN) boost the immunity of gastric cancer (GC) patients undergoing surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Colorectal anastomosis dehiscence: a call for more detailed morphological classification	2
Peri- and postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in nonobese versus obese patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Endoscopic metal stenting for malignant hilar biliary obstruction: an update meta-analysis of unilateral versus bilateral stenting	2
Partial cecum resection using endostapler in acute complicated appendicitis with appendiceal base necrosis	2
Comparative evaluation of efficiency for gastroileostomy anastomosis in laparoscopic transit bipartition with sleeve gastrectomy between linear and circular staplers	2
Robotic adrenalectomy versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Our initial experience with the three layers with three-port approach for laparoscopic radical cystectomy	2
Regional block techniques for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a covariate-adjusted Bayesian network meta-analysis	2
Recommendation for cholecystectomy protocol based on intraoperative ultrasound – a single-centre retrospective case-control study	2
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery: exploring its indications and novel applications. A narrative review	2
Combined procedure of the transcervical radiofrequency ablation (TRFA) system and surgical hysteroscopy. Increased risk or safe procedure?	2
Clinical characteristics, surgical strategies, and outcome of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: retrospective analysis in a single center	2
Comparison between preoperative hook-wire and liquid material localization for pulmonary nodules: a meta-analysis	2
A randomized controlled trial of emergency LCBDE + LC and ERCP + LC in the treatment of choledocholithiasis with acute cholangitis	2
Gastrointestinal exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection in the era of endoscopic suturing: a retrospective single-center case series	1
The impact of the last ten minutes of surgery on hemorrhagic complications after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Case-control study	1
A randomized, controlled trial comparing the clinical outcomes of 3D versus 2D laparoscopic hysterectomy	1
Side-by-side versus stent-in-stent bilateral stenting for malignant hilar biliary obstruction: a meta-analysis	1
Short versus long biliopancreatic limb in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus	1
Enhanced recovery after surgery in patients undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Results from a real-world randomized controlled trial	1
Risk prediction models for difficult cholecystectomy	1
Intracorporeal bi-directional pouch jejunojejunostomy following Roux-en-Y anastomosis: a simple reconstruction technique using an endoscopic linear stapler	1
Single-incision versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: a meta-analysis of clinical and pathological outcomes	1
Long-term functional outcomes of vesicourethral anastomosis with bladder neck preservation and distal urethral length preservation after videolaparoscopic radical prostatectomy	1
Endovascular revascularization of chronically occluded vertebral artery: single-center experience	1
Clinical evaluation of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm based on long-term experiences	1
Minimal transcervical access single-port endoscopy-assisted thyroidectomy: a retrospective comparative study	1
Billroth-II with Braun versus Roux-en-Y reconstruction in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	1
Retrospective evaluation of endoscopic treatment in colloid cyst of the third ventricle	1
Single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass as a primary and revisional procedure: a single-centre experience	1

Minimizing blood loss and transfusion rate in laparoscopic liver surgery: a review	1
Prevention of catheter tip malposition with an ultrasound-guided finger-pressure method to block the internal jugular vein during PICC placement: a meta-analysis	1
Evaluation of the efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted radical vaginal hysterectomy and abdominal radical hysterectomy for treating cervical cancer: a meta-analysis	1
Panoramic colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening – a randomized controlled trial	1
Comparison between coil and hook-wire localization before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
A comparison of the analgesic efficacy of serratus anterior plane block vs paravertebral nerve block for video-assisted thoracic surgery: a randomized controlled trial	1
Computed tomography-guided indocyanine green localization of multiple ipsilateral lung nodules	1
Laparoscopic pancreatectomies for borderline tumors with major venous resections	1
Effect of dexmedetomidine on opioid consumption and pain control after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	1
Endoscopic management of early GI tract bleeding in a group of bariatric patients undergoing a fast track protocol	1
A comparison of the therapeutic outcomes between primary duct closure and T-tube drainage after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: a single-centre retrospective study	1
Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy for large proximal ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Safety of early same-admission laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute mild biliary pancreatitis. A retrospective study for acute pancreatitis	1
Meta-analysis of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy for surgical site infections (SSI) in caesarean section surgery	1
A grey zone of hyperamylasemia following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: follow-up and differential diagnosis from acute pancreatitis	1
The importance of inflammatory markers in detection of complications in patients with gastric cancer undergoing the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol: a prospective cohort study	1
Therapeutic effects of flexible ureteroscopy alone and in combination with external physical vibration on upper urinary tract calculi: a randomized controlled trial	1
Comparison of conventional versus single port laparoscopy for surgical treatment of gynecological diseases: a pilot study	1
Prevalence of mental disorders in patients with pathological obesity selected for bariatric surgery in the KOS-BAR nationwide multi-centre pilot programme – a preliminary report	1
Is Helicobacter pylori eradication required after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?	1
Robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy for colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Intracorporeal reinforcing sutures reduce anastomotic leakage in double-stapling anastomosis for laparoscopic rectal surgery	1
Short- and long-term outcomes as well as anal function of transanal natural orifice specimen extraction surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for sigmoid colon or rectal cancer resection: a	1
Comparison of efficiency of vascular-preserving urethroplastic methods of the bulbo-membranous part of the urethra	1
Psoas density – an optimal sarcopaenic indicator associated with postoperative complications after colorectal resection for cancer?	1
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: a meta-analysis of 8 mm versus 10 mm stents	1
Totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy using the “enjoyable space” approach coupled with self-pulling and latter transection reconstruction versus laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy for upper gas	1
Computed tomography-guided simultaneous coil localization of multiple pulmonary nodules before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	1
Comparison of short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic-assisted D2 gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a meta-analysis	1
Can intrapleural alteplase treatment be an alternative to videothoracoscopic deloculation and decortication in pleural empyema?	1
Novel technique for identification of the pulmonary intersegmental plane using manual jet ventilation during pulmonary segmentectomy	1
A modified laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh for apical and anterior pelvic organ prolapse: a retrospective cohort study	1
Increased quality of bowel preparation via smartphone WeChat application: a multicenter randomized controlled trial	1
Retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy versus transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1