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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2024; 16(6): 1894-1909
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i6.1894
Visualizing the landscape of appendiceal tumor research after 2010: A bibliometric study
Jia-Nan Ji, Zhi-Bin Yin
Jia-Nan Ji, Zhi-Bin Yin, Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Huishan Hospital of Xinglin College, Nantong University, Wuxi Huishan District People’s Hospital, Wuxi 214187, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Ji JN analyzed the data, created figures, and wrote the manuscript; Yin ZB reviewed and revised the manuscript; and all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Zhi-Bin Yin, MD, Director, Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Huishan Hospital of Xinglin College, Nantong University, Wuxi Huishan District People’s Hospital, No. 2 Station North Road, Luoshe Town, Huishan District, Wuxi 214187, Jiangsu Province, China. wxshsqrmyyyzb@163.com
Received: February 26, 2024
Revised: May 3, 2024
Accepted: May 17, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Despite the rarity of appendiceal tumors, research in this field has intensified, resulting in a growing number of studies and published papers. Surprisingly, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has specifically addressed appendiceal tumors.

AIM

To offer a thorough analysis of the current landscape and future trends in appendiceal tumor research.

METHODS

In our bibliometric analysis studies, we explored the Web of Science Core Collection database. The bibliographic details of the chosen publications were automatically converted and analyzed using the bibliometric package in the R environment. Additionally, we employed VoSviewer to create cooperation network maps for countries, institutions, and authors, as well as clustering maps for keywords. Furthermore, CiteSpace, another software tool, was utilized to build dual-map overlays of journals and analyze references with citation bursts.

RESULTS

Our study included 780 English-language articles published after 2010. The number of related publications and citations has increased in the past decade. The United States leads in this area, but there is a need to improve cooperation and communication among countries and institutions. Co-occurrence analysis also revealed close collaboration among different authors. Annals of Surgical Oncology was the most influential journal in this field. Analysis of references with high co-citations and references with citation bursts, consistent with analysis of keywords and hotspots, indicated that current research primarily centers on the classification and management of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms and consequent pseudomyxoma peritonei. Despite the abundance of clinical studies, a greater number of in-depth basic research studies should be conducted.

CONCLUSION

Current research on appendiceal tumors focuses on classification and management of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms and pseudomyxoma peritonei. Enhanced collaboration and basic research are vital for further advancement.

Keywords: Appendiceal tumor; Appendix; Mucinous neoplasms; Bibliometric analysis; Pseudomyxoma peritonei

Core Tip: In this bibliometric study, we reviewed both the top 10 most co-cited references and 10 references with citation bursts, which helped us better understand the foundation of research in this area and the revolution of research hotspots and frontiers in the perspective of the timeline. The findings showed that scholars had more interest in the classification and management of appendiceal tumors. We believe that maintaining consistency in their classification is advantageous for more precise management. Therefore, we have visualized the classification and summarized the management of appendiceal tumors based on different classifications.