Research Trends in Stem Cell Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence from 2000 to 2025: A Bibliometric Analysis

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Regenerative Medicine
• Biomedical Research

Background:

• Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts daily life, driving research into novel treatments.
• Stem cell therapy is emerging as a promising therapeutic approach for SUI.
• This study provides a bibliometric analysis of stem cell therapy for SUI.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of published research on stem cell therapy for SUI.
• To identify trends, key contributors, and influential publications in the field.
• To offer insights into the current landscape and future directions of SUI stem cell research.

Main Methods:

• Literature search conducted in Web of Science Core Collection, PubMed, and Scopus databases (2000-2025).
• Bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace for visual analysis.
• Data compilation and tabulation using Microsoft Office Excel 2019.

Main Results:

• 316 articles were retrieved, showing an initial increasing trend in publications.
• Top keywords include "stress urinary incontinence," "cell therapy," and "adipose-derived stem cell."
• The USA leads in publications, with Case Western Reserve University and Wake Forest University as top institutions.

Conclusions:

• Stem cell therapy for SUI is gaining research acceptance.
• The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the field.
• Identifies key areas and contributors to guide future research in SUI regenerative medicine.