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Research Progress in Pediatric Lung Transplantation: A Bibliometric Analysis
Quan Yuan1, Zixiong Shen1, Zhiqin Li2
1The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|April 30, 2025
Summary
Pediatric lung transplantation research is growing, led by developed nations. This bibliometric analysis maps key publications, authors, and trends in the field.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric pulmonology and transplant surgery.
- Bibliometric analysis of medical research.
Background:
- Pediatric lung transplantation is a vital treatment for end-stage lung disease in children.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing pediatric transplant care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of pediatric lung transplantation research from 1996 to 2024.
- To identify influential authors, countries, journals, institutions, and keywords in the field.
- To visualize the research landscape and emerging trends.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Web of Science database for literature retrieval.
- Employed VOSviewer software and R's 'bibliometrix' package for data analysis and visualization.
- Analyzed 359 publications related to pediatric lung transplantation.
Main Results:
- The study identified 359 publications cited 6,387 times across 1,400 journals.
- The 'New England Journal of Medicine' had the highest average citations; 'Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation' and 'Pediatric Transplantation' led in publication volume.
- The United States dominated publications (64.3%), followed by the UK (11.1%) and Canada (8.08%).
Conclusions:
- Research in pediatric lung transplantation is increasing but remains concentrated in developed countries.
- Developing nations have minimal representation in this research area.
- The unique needs of pediatric lung transplantation are gaining prominence amidst global health challenges like COVID-19.
