Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research

Papers
(The median citation count of Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
KLASS (Korean Laparoendoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study Group) trials: a 20-year great journey in advancing surgical clinical research for gastric cancer152
Enhancing recurrent laryngeal nerve localization during transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery using augmented reality: a proof-of-concept study30
Implementation and improvement of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for colorectal cancer surgery20
Unroofing curettage for treatment of simple and complex sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease14
Validation for models for tumor recurrence after liver transplantation in hepatectomy patients13
Comparison of totally laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted approach in gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy for advanced gastric cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a retrospective comparative stu13
Comprehensive clinical characterization of patients withBRCA1: c.5017_5019del germline variant13
Fibrosis-4 index, a predictor for prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients after curative hepatectomy even in hepatitis B virus dominant populations12
Proposal of age definition for early-onset gastric cancer based on the Korean Gastric Cancer Association nationwide survey data: a retrospective observational study11
Prognostic implications of ductal carcinoma in situ components in BRCA1/2-positive breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study11
Cost-effectiveness of intraoperative neural monitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerves in thyroid lobectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma10
Breast cancer implant reconstructive surgery and radiotherapy: a retrospective analysis of medical records10
Prognostic influences of B-cell lymphoma 2–positive expression on late recurrence in breast cancer10
Addressing the challenges of missed parathyroid glands in ultrasonography for secondary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective observational study9
Preoperative lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio predicts hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after surgery8
Safety and efficacy of total one-day perioperative completion for inguinal hernia repair during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study8
Omission of neoadjuvant radiotherapy for clinical T2/N1 and T3N0/1 middle and low rectal cancers with safe circumferential resection margins8
The evaluation of feasibility of ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy using intraoperative instillation of bupivacaine: a retrospective observational study8
Comparison of the healing effects of mesazaline and Ganoderma lucidum in acetic acid-induced colitis in rats8
Clinicopathological features and prognosis associated with breast cancer laterality: a nationwide study from the Korean Breast Cancer Society7
Efficacy of ferric carboxymaltose in iron deficiency anemia patients scheduled for pancreaticoduodenectomy7
Plastic and reconstructive breast surgery techniques in the surgical treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a single-center experience7
Ventilator support in the pretransplant period predisposes early graft failure after deceased donor liver transplantation7
Correlation of histological diagnosis and laboratory findings in distinguishing acute appendicitis and lymphoid hyperplasia7
Perioperative outcomes of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome in patients undergoing liver resection for colorectal metastases after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a retrospective cohort research6
Comparison between intermittent claudication versus chronic limb-threatening ischemia in peripheral arterial disease: a retrospective multicenter cohort study6
The influence of the extent of lymph node metastasis on the prognosis for patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma6
Safe and successful pregnancy following breast cancer treatment in young patients 35 years old or under without invasive fertility preservation: a retrospective study6
Prognostic significance of programmed cell death-ligand 1 expression on immune cells and epithelial-mesenchymal transition expression in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma6
Isoperistaltic side-to-side anastomosis for the surgical treatment of Crohn disease6
Tumors arising from an axillary accessory breast: a 10-year retrospective cohort study at a single center6
CORRIGENDUM: Correction of the ethical statements. Training efficacy of robotic duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy simulation using silicone models for surgical fellows6
Efficacy of air leak test in detection of anastomotic leaks after rectal excision: a retrospective case-controlled study6
The safety and anti-adhesive effect of acellular dermal matrix application after thyroid surgery: a multicenter randomized controlled trial6
Long-term incidence of depression in rectal cancer patients with or without stoma: a population-based cohort study6
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis5
Investigation of the effect of perioperative parathyroid autotransplantation in incidental parathyroidectomy cases on the development of postoperative hypocalcemia: a retrospective observational study5
Re-do laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for recurrent common bile duct stones: a single-center retrospective cohort study5
The outcomes of component separation technique versus no component separation technique in the repair of large ventral hernias and impact on quality of life: a multicenter retrospective cohort study5
Various types of reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy for the patients who underwent all types of gastrectomy: a single-enter experience5
Risk factors of recurrence in TNM stage I colorectal cancer5
Effectiveness of oral fluoropyrimidine monotherapy as adjuvant chemotherapy for high-risk stage II colon cancer5
A propensity score-matched analysis of advanced energy devices and conventional monopolar device for colorectal cancer surgery: comparison of clinical and oncologic outcomes5
Effects of transcription factorSOX11on the biological behavior of neuroblastoma cell and potential regulatory mechanism5
Sporopollenin-based material for prevention of postoperative adhesions: a murine study5
The role of postoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of postoperative major complications following total gastrectomy for gastric cancer5
The temporary abdominal closure techniques used for trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis5
Short-term and long-term clinical outcomes of combined major vessel resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a propensity score analysis5
Comparative profiling by data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry reveals featured plasma proteins in breast cancer: a pilot study5
Effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression on quality of life in thyroid lobectomy patients: interim analysis of a multicenter, randomized controlled trial in low- to intermediate-risk thyroid 4
Understanding Regional Trauma Centers and managing a trauma care system in South Korea: a systematic review4
Fluorescence-guided colorectal surgery: applications, clinical results, and protocols4
Short-term and long-term oncologic outcomes of self-expandable metallic stent compared with tube decompression for obstructive colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis4
Outcomes of pancreas transplantation over two decades: a single-center retrospective cohort study4
Comparison of the postoperative complications for gastric cancer surgery before and during the medical crisis in South Korea: a retrospective observational study4
Real-world survival after colorectal surgery for malignancy in Korean patients with chronic kidney disease: an analysis of Korean healthcare big data, 2002–20194
CORRIGENDUM: Correction of the first author’s affiliation. Low incidence of lymph node metastasis in patients with microinvasive breast cancer: a Korean nationwide study4
Usefulness of cordless ultrasonic cutting energy devices in endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy: a retrospective study4
Impact of preoperative prognostic factors on survival outcomes in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study4
Surgical outcomes and survival of patients over 80 years old who underwent curative resection for gastric cancer4
Laparoscopic fluorescence imaging technique for visualizing biliary structures using sodium fluorescein: the result of a preclinical study in a porcine model4
Comparing extracorporeal, semi-extracorporeal, and intracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: introducing a bridging technique for colorectal surgeons4
Synergistic anticancer effects of mitochondria-targeting peptide combined with paclitaxel in breast cancer cells: a preclinical study4
Early outcomes of single-port robotic left lateral sectionectomy in patients with hepatic tumor4
Domestic medical travel from non-Seoul regions to Seoul for initial breast cancer treatment: a nationwide cohort study4
Observations and experiences of pediatric surgeons working on the field in the first 7 days of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake4
Can proximal gastrectomy be an alternative to total gastrectomy due to its nutritional advantage? A retrospective cohort study3
Food passage following proximal gastrectomy with double-tract reconstruction and its effect on nutritional status in early gastric cancer: a prospective single-center cohort study3
Hepatocellular carcinoma and cancer-related mortality after kidney transplantation with rituximab treatment3
Association between preoperative modifiable lifestyle factors and mortality after cancer surgery: a population-based cohort study in South Korea3
Trends and outcomes of emergency general surgery in elderly and highly elderly population in a single regional emergency center3
Comparison of abdominal and perineal approach for recurrent rectal prolapse3
Commentary on “Prognosis according to the timing of recurrence in breast cancer” (Ann Surg Treat Res 2023;104:1-9)3
Reply on “Prognosis according to the timing of recurrence in breast cancer” (Ann Surg Treat Res 2023;104:1-9)3
Multicenter study of prognostic factors in paraaortic lymph node dissection for metastatic colorectal cancer3
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) mRNA overexpression is associated with poor prognosis in breast carcinoma3
Surgery for acute abdomen in adult patients with severe motor and intellectual disabilities3
Comparison of robotic and laparoscopic lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomies3
A reinforced suture method for stapled gastrointestinal anastomosis to reduce gastrointestinal hemorrhage during Whipple operation in laparoscopy3
Surgical safety in the COVID-19 era: present and future considerations3
Hydrophilic guidewire usage under ultrasound guidance in facilitating catheter advancement during endovenous treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins3
Chronic kidney disease as a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm: a nationwide population-based study3
Comparison between laparoscopic pylorus-preserving gastrectomy and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for overweight patients with early gastric cancer3
Primary tumor sidedness is not prognostic factor in resectable colorectal cancer liver metastasis: a retrospective observational cohort study3
Prognostic value of admission base excess in postoperative outcomes of aortic dissection patients: a retrospective cohort analysis3
Redo pull-through for postoperative complications following pull-through in Hirschsprung disease: a single center experience3
Glasgow prognostic score and combined positive score for locally advanced rectal cancer3
Might simple peripheral blood parameters be an early indicator in the prediction of severity and morbidity of cholecystitis?3
Validation of I71.3 code for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in Korea: misplaced diagnosis in claims data3
CTLA4 expression profiles and their association with clinical outcomes of breast cancer: a systemic review3
Predicting prognosis and evaluating the benefits of adjuvant chemotherapy depending on the tumor location in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: focusing on the involvement of below 2nd bile duct conflue3
Difference in prognostic impact of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis between pre- and post-neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer patients3
Comparing efficacies of different treatment regimens in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma accompanied by portal vein tumor thrombus using network meta-analysis3
High ligation with posterior wall repair for inguinal hernia repair in young adults: a nationwide cohort study3
The effect of obesity on the outcomes of laparoscopic adrenal surgery in patients with Cushing syndrome3
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of conversion from the tacrolimus capsule to tablet in stable liver transplant recipients with maintenance therapy: a 24-week, open-label, single-center, phase IV3
Exposure to postoperative hypothermia and its association with complications after major abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study2
Anatomical feasibility of fenestrated stent graft to treat complex abdominal aortic aneurysms from a Korean single institute database2
Quality of life changes in elderly patients after gastrectomy: perspective of an aged Asian society in the 2010s2
Is the platelet function test effective in predicting blood loss in patients undergoing hepatic resection?2
Silent pheochromocytoma in adrenal incidentaloma: unveiling clinical and radiological characteristics2
A nationwide study of regional preference and graft survival of kidney transplantation in South Korea: patterns of centralization in the capital area2
Postoperative quality of life after gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients: a prospective longitudinal observation study2
RETRACTION: Retraction of the Original Articles2
Clinical outcomes of gastric cancer surgery after liver transplantation2
Effect of prehabilitation on patients with frailty undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis2
Comparison of da Vinci SP and Xi surgical systems for robotic lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomy: a retrospective single-center observational study2
The clinical effect of endoscopic and open surgery in the treatment of thyroid cancer and their effect on the blood coagulation state: a comparative study2
ArtiSential laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative analysis with robotic single-port cholecystectomy2
One-year experience of robotic transabdominal preperitoneal approach in a single institute: 2 different surgeons with different levels of experience2
Incidence of bactibilia and related factors in patients who undergo cholecystectomy2
The efficacy of skin soft tissue expansion and recombinant human epidermal growth factor in the repair of second-degree scald scars: a prospective single-blind randomized controlled trial2
Optimal withdrawal time in initial surveillance colonoscopy after colorectal cancer surgery: comparison between anterior/low anterior resection and right hemicolectomy2
Coring-out fistulectomy for perianal cryptoglandular fistula: a retrospective cohort study on 20 years of experience at a single center2
Prognostic impact of serum soluble PD-1 and ADV score for living donor liver transplantation in patients with previously untreated hepatocellular carcinoma2
Midterm outcomes of physician-modified endovascular stent grafts for the treatment of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms in Korea: a retrospective study2
Incidental gallbladder cancer: a retrospective clinical study of 40 cases2
Oncologic outcomes according to the location and status of resection margin in pancreas head cancer: role of radiation therapy in R1 resection2
MicroRNA-18b regulates cell cycle progression in papillary thyroid carcinoma by targeting CDK2: an in vitro experimental study2
Mortality and associated factors among patients who underwent liver transplantation in South Korea from 2017 to 2021: a retrospective observational study2
Sarcopenia diagnosis in patients with colorectal cancer: a review of computed tomography-based assessments and emerging ways to enhance practicality2
The use of superior parathyroid gland as an anatomical landmark in identifying recurrent laryngeal nerve during total thyroidectomy: a prospective single-surgeon study2
Prognostic value of preoperative protein-induced vitamin K absence or antagonist II after liver resection for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma: a nationwide multicenter study2
Pure laparoscopic versus open right donor hepatectomy including the middle hepatic vein: a comparison of outcomes and safety2
Protective strategy for the caudate lobe bile duct during left hemihepatectomy based on imaging data analysis2
External validation of risk prediction platforms for pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy using nomograms and artificial intelligence2
Effectiveness and safety of chlorhexidine gluconate double-cleansing for surgical site infection prevention in neonatal intensive care unit surgical patients2
Association between microsatellite instability and tumor response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer2
National cancer screening program for colorectal cancer in Korea2
The outcome of hiatal hernia repair and factors associated with surgical outcome in the pediatric population: a single-center experience2
Enhanced recovery after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy using articulating laparoscopic instruments in older adults with gastric cancer: a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data2
The development and clinical efficacy of simulation training of open duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy using pancreas and intestine silicone models2
Hepatectomy outcomes in patients with hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma with or without cirrhosis1
Clinical outcome of graft removal versus preservation in abdominal aortic graft infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis1
Outcomes of bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic parathyroidectomy versus open parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism: a single-institution retrospective study1
Safety of nighttime elective hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma patients: a retrospective study1
Is craniocaudal dissection of recurrent laryngeal nerve safer than lateral approach: a prospective randomized study comparing both techniques by using continuous intraoperative nerve monitoring1
Clinical outcomes of in situ graft reconstruction in treating infected abdominal aortic stent grafts following endovascular aortic aneurysm repair: a single-center experience1
ChatGPT goes to the operating room: evaluating GPT-4 performance and its potential in surgical education and training in the era of large language models1
Survival analysis of breast cancer patients after diagnosis of second primary malignancies, focusing on the second primary hematologic malignancy1
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of symptomatic Meckel diverticulum: a comparative study among children, adolescent, and adult patients1
Clinical outcomes of surgical management for recurrent rectal prolapse: a multicenter retrospective study1
A simplified risk scoring system for predicting high-risk groups in gene expression tests for patients with estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, and node-posi1
Predicting stage ypT0–1N0 for nonradical management in patients with middle or low rectal cancer who undergo neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a retrospective cohort study1
Comparison between Onyx and coil embolization for persistent type 2 endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair1
Early stage adrenocortical carcinoma—what contributes to poor prognosis after adrenalectomy? A retrospective cohort study1
Evaluation of public’s perception of scar cosmesis after thyroidectomy: results of a survey of Turkish versus South Korean individuals1
Ulcerative colitis-associated colorectal neoplasm is increasing as a surgical indication in the biologics era: a retrospective observational study of 20 years of experience in a single tertiary center1
Learning curve analysis for hand-assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy: an analysis of 96 consecutive cases performed by a trained gastrointestinal surgeon1
Radical resection benefits patients suffering pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with liver oligometastases1
Clinical challenges and outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open repair in esophageal atresia: a single-center retrospective comparative study1
Chronological trends in patients undergoing cholecystectomy in Korea: a nationwide health insurance claims study1
The prognostic and predictive value of plasma D-dimer in children with neuroblastoma: a 7-year retrospective analysis at a single institution1
Comparison of gastric-jejunum pouch anastomosis and Billroth-II reconstructions after distal gastrectomy: a propensity score matching analysis1
Atypical parathyroid tumor: clinical and parathyroid hormone response to surgical treatment1
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy determines the prognostic impact of anastomotic leakage in advanced rectal cancer1
National trend of the treatment for chronic venous diseases in Korea between 2010 and 20201
Anti-adhesive effect and safety of a thermosensitive adhesion barrier (Mediclore) for thyroid surgery: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial1
The characteristics of patients who failed initial Kasai portoenterostomy and the long-term prognosis of those who underwent redo-Kasai: a retrospective observational study1
Efficacy of the online Mindful Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities program for surgical trainees: a prospective pilot study1
Successful outcome with oral sirolimus treatment for complicated lymphatic malformations: a retrospective multicenter cohort study1
Unfavorable effect of high postoperative fluid balance on outcome of pancreaticoduodenectomy1
Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery1
Predictive factors for postoperative ileus after elective right hemicolectomy performed on over 80% Enhanced Recovery After Surgery-adherent patients: a retrospective cohort study1
Effect of preoperative pan-immune-inflammation value on clinical and oncologic outcomes after colorectal cancer surgery: a retrospective study1
A personalized prognostic model for long-term survival in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study1
Longitudinal profile of routine biomarkers for mortality prediction using unsupervised clustering algorithm in severely burned patients: a retrospective cohort study with prospectively collected data1
A new formula for estimation of standard liver volume using liver height and thoracic width1
Epigenetic modulation inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition-driven fibrogenesis and enhances characteristics of chemically-derived hepatic progenitors1
Unveiling the profound advantages of total neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer: a trailblazing exploration1
The first South Korean experience with the hemodialysis reliable outflow graft for vascular access in hemodialysis1
Can chemotherapy be omitted for patients with N0 or N1 endocrine-sensitive breast cancer treated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and tamoxifen?1
Utility of fistula risk score in assessing the risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula occurrence and other significant complications after different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor resectio1
Impact of portal/superior mesenteric vein abutment angle on prognosis in pancreatic cancer: a single-center retrospective cohort study1
Relationship between high bile juice amylase levels and chronic bacterial infections in patients with gallbladder cancer1
Comparison of initial treatments for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria: an observational study based on a nationwide survey1
Predicting coexisting thyroid cancer with primary hyperparathyroidism in an endemic region of multinodular goiter: evaluating the effectiveness of preoperative inflammatory markers1
Surgical management for elderly patients with pancreatic cancer1
Safety of performing distal pancreatosplenectomy in patients who underwent distal gastrectomy previously: a multicenter cohort analysis with systematic literature review1
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation using a new bipolar electrode in a canine model: a new endovenous radiofrequency electrode1
Prognosis according to the timing of recurrence in breast cancer1
Does bisphenol-A affect alteration of gut microbiome after bariatric/metabolic surgery?: a comparative metagenomic analysis in a long-term high-fat diet induced-obesity rat model1
Robotic surgeries in pediatric patients: an early experience in a single center1
The power of platelet-rich plasma on operated pilonidal disease: a prospective randomized controlled trial1
Clinical characteristics of choledochal cysts with intrahepatic bile duct dilatations: an observational study1
The last chain of trauma survival: development of a scale for trauma-rehabilitation linkage in South Korea using a systematic review and expert consensus1
CORRIGENDUM: Correction of the corresponding author’s affiliation. Multiple drug coated balloons can be used effectively for peripheral arterial disease including long femoropopliteal lesions1
Explainable machine learning using perioperative serial laboratory results to predict postoperative mortality in patients with peritonitis-induced sepsis1
Lymphedema after regional nodal irradiation for breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study1
In vivo study for the hemostatic efficacy and foreign body reaction of a new powder-type polysaccharide hemostatic agent1
A randomized controlled trial comparing liquid skin adhesives and staplers for surgical wound management1
The effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy for wound healing after stoma reversal: a randomized control study1
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