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A Quantitative Analysis of Published Skull Base Endoscopy Literature
Douglas A Hardesty1, Francisco A Ponce1, Andrew S Little1
1Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base
|March 8, 2016
Summary
Skull base endoscopy literature is dominated by case series and technique descriptions, with few randomized trials. A small group of institutions and individuals publish most of this research.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Otolaryngology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Skull base endoscopy enables minimally invasive access to sinonasal and cranial base structures.
- Significant advancements in endoscopic techniques and applications have emerged in recent decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the bibliometric trends and characteristics of skull base endoscopy literature.
- To identify key publications and research patterns in the field.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the Web of Science database.
- Bibliometric analysis was applied to 4,082 English-language articles published between 1973 and 2014.
Main Results:
- The analysis identified 4,082 relevant publications, with the top 51 cited articles ranging from 88 to 397 citations.
- The majority of publications were clinical case series or technique descriptions (96% published in neurosurgery or otolaryngology journals).
Conclusions:
- A concentrated body of skull base endoscopy literature originates from a limited number of institutions and researchers.
- The field's literature predominantly features case series and technical advancements, with a notable absence of randomized controlled trials.
