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Current Status and Prospects of Pediatric Stone Disease: A Bibliometric and Visualization Study
Sheng Chen1, Ting Zhang2, Jianqiang Zhang3
1Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, CHN.
Insights
Pediatric stone disease research has surged globally. This bibliometric analysis reveals key trends, institutions, and emerging topics like recurrence and novel surgical techniques in pediatric urolithiasis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Bibliometrics
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Pediatric stone disease incidence has sharply increased, necessitating updated research.
- Understanding evolving epidemiology and treatment is vital for child health.
- Bibliometric analysis offers a comprehensive overview of research trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize advancements in pediatric stone disease research over the past two decades.
- To identify leading institutions, authors, and publications in the field.
- To highlight emerging research hotspots and forecast future directions.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 1,208 publications from Web of Science Core Collection (2000-2024).
- Utilized VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R package 'bibliometrix' for data analysis.
- Identified publication trends, influential entities, and keyword co-occurrence.
Main Results:
- A significant annual increase in publications on pediatric stone disease was observed.
- The United States and Turkey were the most productive countries.
- Dicle University, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania led research institutions.
Conclusions:
- Global research on pediatric stone disease is trending upward.
- Future research will likely focus on risk factors and innovative therapeutic methods.
- Key emerging themes include recurrence, mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and retrograde intrarenal surgery.
Abstract:
Pediatric stone disease, once considered rare, has emerged as a significant research area in the past two decades due to a sharp increase in its incidence. Understanding the evolving epidemiology and treatment strategies for pediatric stone disease is crucial for enhancing child health protection. This study aims to summarize the advancements in pediatric stone disease research over the last two decades through bibliometric analysis. We conducted a comprehensive search in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for literature on pediatric stone disease from January 1, 2000 to February 20, 2024. Econometric analyses were performed using tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix." Our search yielded 1,208 publications, predominantly from the United States and Turkey, showing an annual increase in publications on pediatric stone disease. Leading research institutions include Dicle University, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania, with the Journal of Pediatric Urology publishing the highest number of articles. The most prolific authors were C.P. Nelson and B. Hoppe, with Caleb P. Nelson being the most co-cited author. Research themes primarily focused on risk factors and therapeutic approaches for pediatric stone disease. Emerging research hotspots are identified by keywords such as mechanism, mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy, recurrence, and retrograde intrarenal surgery. The study forecasts a continued upward trend in global research on pediatric stone disease, with future studies likely to delve deeper into risk factors and novel therapeutic methods.
