Global Research Trends on Prostate Diseases and Erectile Dysfunction: A Bibliometric and Visualized Study

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Andrology
• Sexual Medicine

Background:

• Prostate diseases and erectile dysfunction (ED) are significant health concerns.
• Understanding research trends and collaborations is crucial for advancing the field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To map the collaborative landscape of authors, countries, and institutions in prostate disease and ED research.
• To identify emerging and established hot topics within this research domain.
• To explore the future prospects of research in prostate diseases and ED.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 2,599 publications from 1998-2016 retrieved from Web of Science Core Collection.
• Utilized VOSviewer and CiteSpace software for network visualization and analysis.
• Evaluated collaborations among authors, countries, institutions, and keywords.

Main Results:

• The USA led in publications, with active collaborations observed globally.
• Journal of Sexual Medicine and Journal of Urology were prominent publications.
• Key research areas included erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, quality of life, radical prostatectomy, sexual function, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Conclusions:

• Bibliometric analysis offers a comprehensive overview of research development in prostate diseases and ED.
• Identifies key contributors and research trends, aiding researchers in understanding the current status.
• Provides a valuable reference for formulating future research directions in urology and sexual health.