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Asia's Growing Contribution to Obesity Surgery Research: A 40-year Bibliometric Analysis
Ziyun Liu1, Haiqin Wang2, Dazhi Fan3,4
1International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Obesity Surgery
|March 6, 2024
Summary
Global interest in bariatric metabolic surgery is rising, especially in Asia. China leads publications, with research accelerating until COVID-19, highlighting new topics like laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Area of Science:
- Metabolic Surgery Research
- Obesity Epidemiology
- Asian Healthcare Trends
Background:
- Growing global interest in bariatric metabolic surgery, particularly in Asia due to high obesity rates.
- Analysis of 3904 publications from 1980-2022, with a focus on China's contributions.
- Research output accelerated until the COVID-19 pandemic, influenced by economic growth and rising obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the trends and characteristics of bariatric metabolic surgery research in Asia.
- To identify leading countries, collaboration patterns, and emerging research topics within the region.
- To provide recommendations for enhancing research visibility and impact.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from 1980 to 2022.
- Quantitative assessment of research output, country contributions, and collaboration networks.
- Keyword analysis to identify emerging research themes.
Main Results:
- China is the leading contributor, especially after 2010, though Western Asia leads on a per capita basis.
- An intra-regional research collaboration network has formed, driven by geographical and economic factors.
- Emerging topics include laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Conclusions:
- Bariatric metabolic surgery research in Asia shows significant growth and evolving focus.
- Intra-regional collaboration is strengthening, indicating a maturing research landscape.
- Disseminating findings in high-impact journals is recommended to boost global visibility.
