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General and Regional Anaesthesia in Cancer Surgery: A 20-year Bibliometric Analysis
1University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Türkiye.
Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation
|December 17, 2025
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals trends in cancer and anesthesia research from 2005-2024. Key findings highlight publication growth, leading institutions, and influential researchers in this evolving field.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Anesthesiology
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Growing interest in anesthesia's impact on cancer surgery outcomes.
- Emerging research explores tumor microenvironment and epigenetic mechanisms.
- Long-term oncological outcomes of anesthetic management require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate existing literature on general and regional anesthesia in cancer surgery.
- Identify prevailing trends in anesthesia and cancer research.
- Inform future research directions in this interdisciplinary field.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective bibliometric study of publications from 2005-2024.
- Searched Web of Science database for articles on "cancer" and "anaesthesia".
- Analyzed publication year, authors, journals, citations, and country; utilized network analysis for visualization.
Main Results:
- Reviewed 391 articles, with peak publications in 2021-2022.
- Articles received a total of 9,068 citations.
- Ireland and the United States were leading contributors; Dr. Donal Buggy was the most cited author. Dominant journals included Anesthesiology and British Journal of Anaesthesia.
Conclusions:
- Provides insights into the evolving relationship between cancer and anesthesia over two decades.
- Establishes a foundation for future research in anesthesia and oncology.
- Guides scientific development in understanding anesthetic effects on cancer.
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