Wang G, Zhen B, Li JJ, Jin CN, Jia J, Liu BH, Bai YH. Insights into anesthesia administration for elderly individuals undergoing painless gastroenteroscopy: A bibliometric study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2025; 17(1): 101382 [DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i1.101382]
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Yan-Hui Bai, PhD, Chief Doctor, Chief Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, Baoding First Central Hospital, No. 320 Northern Great Wall Street, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China. baiyanhui@sina.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Scientometrics
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 16, 2025; 17(1): 101382 Published online Jan 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i1.101382
Insights into anesthesia administration for elderly individuals undergoing painless gastroenteroscopy: A bibliometric study
Gang Wang, Biao Zhen, Jia-Jun Li, Chun-Nv Jin, Jun Jia, Bo-Hai Liu, Yan-Hui Bai
Gang Wang, Biao Zhen, Jia-Jun Li, Chun-Nv Jin, Jun Jia, Bo-Hai Liu, Yan-Hui Bai, Department of Anesthesiology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Wang G conceived and designed the study; Zhen B participated in data processing and statistical analysis; Li JJ drafted the manuscript; Jin CN, Jia J, and Liu FH contributed to data analysis and interpretation; Bai YH supervised the review of the study; all authors seriously revised and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Yan-Hui Bai, PhD, Chief Doctor, Chief Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, Baoding First Central Hospital, No. 320 Northern Great Wall Street, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China. baiyanhui@sina.com
Received: September 12, 2024 Revised: October 9, 2024 Accepted: November 8, 2024 Published online: January 16, 2025 Processing time: 125 Days and 22.8 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Administering anesthesia to elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy necessitates careful attention due to age-related physiological changes and an increased risk of complications.
AIM
To analyze the research trends in anesthesia management for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy.
METHODS
We performed a literature search using the Web of Science database to identify articles published between 2004 and 2023. Bibliometric and visual analyses were conducted using CiteSpace, R, and VOSviewer to explore the current research landscape of anesthesia administration in painless gastroenteroscopy for elderly patients and to identify future research directions by examining trends and emerging hotspots in this domain.
RESULTS
A total of 800 articles were examined, revealing a rising trend in annual publication counts. The United States led with 181 articles, followed by China with 112, collectively contributing over 35% of the studies among the top ten countries. The majority of publications appeared in the United States journals, with the top three being Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [impact factor (IF) = 7.7, H-index = 26], Digestive Diseases and Sciences (IF = 3.1), and Endoscopy (IF = 9.3). Six primary research clusters were identified: Obstructive sleep apnea and airway management, surveillance and risk factors, colorectal cancer examination and treatment, sedation and safety of propofol and midazolam, patient satisfaction, and mortality and complications. These findings underscore the pivotal focus areas in anesthesia for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy.
CONCLUSION
A comprehensive understanding of current research trends and hotspots will aid anesthesiologists in developing more evidence-based practices, thereby improving the safety and outcomes for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy.
Core Tip: Anesthesia management for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy is complex due to physiological changes and increased risks of complications. This study offered a bibliometric analysis of 800 articles (2004-2023), identifying key research trends. The United States and China were the leading contributors. Key areas for future research included: (1) Sedation safety with propofol and midazolam; (2) Airway management with a focus on obstructive sleep apnea; (3) Risk factors for complications and mortality; (4) Colorectal cancer examination and treatment; and (5) Patient satisfaction. These insights will guide anesthesiologists toward more evidence-based practices for improved safety and outcomes in elderly patients.
