Jin ZC, Wang ZQ. Trend of robot-assisted surgery system in gastrointestinal and liver surgery: A bibliometric analysis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(9): 3008-3019 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.3008]
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Ze-Chuan Jin, MD, Doctor, Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist, Teaching Assistant, Colorectal Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. jinzechuancrc@163.com
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2024; 16(9): 3008-3019 Published online Sep 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.3008
Trend of robot-assisted surgery system in gastrointestinal and liver surgery: A bibliometric analysis
Ze-Chuan Jin, Zi-Qiang Wang
Ze-Chuan Jin, Colorectal Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Zi-Qiang Wang, Colorectal Cancer Center, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Jin ZC conducted the literature search, data extraction, data analysis, and paper writing and Wang ZQ conducted research design and paper revision. Jin ZC and Wang ZQ confirmed the authenticity of the raw data.
Supported byNatural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province, No. 2021YFS1834.
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Corresponding author: Ze-Chuan Jin, MD, Doctor, Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist, Teaching Assistant, Colorectal Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. jinzechuancrc@163.com
Received: April 1, 2024 Revised: July 20, 2024 Accepted: August 7, 2024 Published online: September 27, 2024 Processing time: 169 Days and 21.2 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Robot-assisted gastrointestinal and liver surgery has been an important development direction in the field of surgery in recent years and it is also one of the fastest developing and most concerning fields in surgical operations.
AIM
To illustrate the major areas of research and forward-looking directions over the past twenty-six years.
METHODS
Using the Web of Science Core Collection database, a comprehensive review of scholarly articles pertaining to robot-assisted gastrointestinal and liver surgery was researched out between 2000 and 2023. We used Citespace (Version 6.2.4) and Bibliometrix package (Version 4.3.0) to visualize the analysis of all publications including country, institutional affiliations, authors, and keywords.
RESULTS
In total, 346 articles were retrieved. Surgical Endoscopy had with the largest number of publications and was cited in this field. The United States was a core research country in this field. Yonsei University was the most productive institution. The current focus of this field is on rectal surgery, long-term prognosis, perioperative management, previous surgical experience, and the learning curve.
CONCLUSION
The scientific interest in robot-assisted gastrointestinal and liver surgery has experienced a significant rise since 1997. This study provides new perspectives and ideas for future research in this field.
Core Tip: A total of 346 articles were enrolled. This study presents the first bibliometric analysis in the field of robot-assisted surgery system in gastrointestinal and liver surgery. The prominent words shown low anterior resection has proceeded presently, reflecting that related research is still a key trend in gastrointestinal and liver robotic surgery in the future. The United States is the leading country in the number of publications, Yonsei University is the most productive institution. The current focus of this field is on rectal surgery, long-term prognosis, perioperative management.
