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Minaam Farooq1, Shah Gul Zahra1
1Mayo Hospital Lahore, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
World Neurosurgery
|July 13, 2024
Summary
Bibliometric analysis reveals a growing trend in research on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Increased international collaboration is recommended to advance these techniques.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Spine Surgery
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is rapidly evolving.
- Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging technologies in MISS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze bibliometric trends in MISS research focusing on robotics and AI.
- To identify key institutions, authors, and journals in this field.
Main Methods:
- Manual retrieval of articles and reviews from Scopus (2002-2022).
- Inclusion criteria applied to 296 robotics and 13 AI articles.
- Analysis using Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer.
Main Results:
- Publication numbers for robotics and AI in MISS have increased significantly in recent years.
- The United States leads in publications for both robotics and AI.
- Key institutions and journals identified, with notable citation impact for specific works.
Conclusions:
- The rising publication trend indicates advancements in MISS techniques using robotics and AI.
- Findings can guide future research directions and identify emerging research fronts.
- Enhanced international collaboration is crucial for further progress.
