Precision radiotherapy for brain tumors: A 10-year bibliometric analysis

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Radiotherapy
• Medical Physics

Background:

• Precision radiotherapy is crucial for effective brain tumor management.
• Global research trends in this area require systematic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and analyze global research trends in precision radiotherapy for brain tumors.
• To map the publication output, leading institutions, and countries in this field.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of publications from 2002-2011 in the Web of Science.
• Inclusion of original research articles and reviews on precision radiotherapy for brain tumors.
• Keywords included various stereotactic and image-guided radiotherapy techniques.

Main Results:

• 260 research articles were identified, with stereotactic radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and imaging-guided radiotherapy as key methods.
• The USA led in publications, followed by Germany and France.
• Key research institutions included European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, German Cancer Research Center, and Heidelberg University.

Conclusions:

• Precision radiotherapy for brain tumors is an active and evolving research domain.
• International collaboration and focused research efforts are evident.