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Publication Trends in Bariatric Surgery: a Bibliometric Study
Yohann Dabi1, Lauren Darrigues1, Sandrine Katsahian2,3,4
1Department of Digestive Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil 40, Avenue de Verdun, 94010, Créteil, France.
Obesity Surgery
|April 8, 2016
Summary
Scientific production in bariatric surgery grew exponentially from 2010-2014, with the USA leading publications. However, recent trends indicate a potential saturation in this research area.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Surgical Procedures
- Public Health
Background:
- Bariatric surgery has garnered significant scientific interest over the past two decades.
- This study focuses on a bibliometric analysis of bariatric surgery publications between 2010 and 2014.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the scientific output in bariatric surgery during the 2010-2014 period.
- To assess trends in publication productivity by journals, authors, and countries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Web of Science database for data retrieval.
- Applied bibliometric indicators to evaluate scientific production and productivity.
Main Results:
- Retrieved 7,860 papers published between 2010-2014.
- Scientific production exhibited exponential growth (r=97.9%).
- USA, UK, and Italy were top contributors; Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland led per capita.
Conclusions:
- Bariatric surgery remains a dynamic research field with increasing international participation.
- Emerging trends suggest a possible saturation point in scientific production within this specialty.
