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Visualized knowledge map of robot application in surgical field: a bibliometric analysis
Haoran Wang1, Jie Zhang2, Ning Xie3
1Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China.
Journal of Robotic Surgery
|July 4, 2025
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals continuous growth in robotic surgery research. China and the US lead publications, with robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery as key research areas.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Surgical Technology
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Robotic surgery is a rapidly evolving field with significant advancements.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for future development and innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a bibliometric analysis of robotic surgery literature.
- To identify research hotspots, trends, and key contributors in the field.
- To map the global research landscape from 1999 to 2024.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC).
- Quantitative analysis of annual publications using GraphPad Prism.
- Analysis of authors, countries, institutions, journals, and keywords using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
Main Results:
- China and the United States are the leading countries in robotic surgery publications.
- "Robot-assisted surgery" and "minimally invasive surgery" are primary identified keywords.
- Eight effective research clusters were identified, indicating distinct areas of focus.
- A consistent upward trend in research output was observed over the study period.
Conclusions:
- Robotic surgery research demonstrates sustained growth and increasing global interest.
- The field is poised to remain a central area of innovation in surgical studies.
- Bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the dynamics of robotic surgery research.
