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Bibliometric Analysis of Pediatric Liver Transplantation Research in PubMed from 2014 to 2018

Shuang Li1, Hang Wang2, Hong Zheng3,4

  • 1Editorial Office of Practical Journal of Organ Transplantation, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China (mainland).

Medical Science Monitor : International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research
|June 5, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric liver transplantation research shows 5 clusters and 7 aspects. Key findings highlight promising outcomes for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and multivisceral transplantation in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Bibliometrics

Background:

  • Pediatric liver transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage liver disease in children.
  • Understanding research trends is vital for advancing the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore research hotspots and bibliometric characteristics of pediatric liver transplantation.
  • To identify future scientific research directions using bibliometric analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of 4118 PubMed articles from the past 5 years.
  • Utilized BICOMB, Gcluto, Citespace, and VOSviewer for keyword extraction, clustering, and visualization.
  • Identified high-frequency keywords, co-author networks, and research hotspots.

Main Results:

  • Identified 36 high-frequency keywords and 5 distinct research clusters.
  • Highlighted top 10 contributing countries/regions in pediatric liver transplantation research.
  • Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and multivisceral transplantation outcomes emerged as promising areas.

Conclusions:

  • The study identified key research clusters and aspects within pediatric liver transplantation.
  • Findings provide valuable insights for future research, particularly concerning PTLD and multivisceral transplants.
  • Bibliometric analysis effectively maps the landscape and future directions of pediatric liver transplantation research.

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