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The Pertinent Literature of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Programs: A Bibliometric Approach
Cheng Li1, Yang Cheng2, Zhao Li1
1Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery (CMSC), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
This bibliometric analysis reveals the global research landscape of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs. The United States leads in publications, with strong international collaboration and a focus on gastrointestinal surgery.
Area of Science:
- * Bibliometrics and scientometrics
- * Surgical innovation and patient recovery protocols
Background:
- * Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs represent a significant advancement in surgical care.
- * A systematic exploration of the existing ERAS research landscape was lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To conduct a bibliometric analysis of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)-related research.
- * To map the global research output, collaboration patterns, and key contributors in the ERAS field.
Main Methods:
- * Bibliometric analysis of studies indexed in the Web of Science database (1994-2019).
- * Data analysis using Excel and Bibliometrix software.
- * Linear regression to assess the correlation between citation counts and Mendeley readers.
Main Results:
- * 8,539 studies from 91 countries published in 18 languages were analyzed.
- * The United States led in publications, with the United Kingdom being the most collaborative country.
- * Henrik Kehlet was the most prolific author, and 'Anesthesia and Analgesia' the leading journal; gastrointestinal surgery dominated the research focus.
Conclusions:
- * This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of ERAS research.
- * Findings offer valuable insights and guidance for future research directions in ERAS programs.
