Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-cited Publications in Burn Surgery: Analysis of Web of Science Databases

Burn injuries are a global health concern with a substantial sociological burden of disease, causing physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences. Despite the multidisciplinary and complex nature of the field, limited comprehensive bibliometric research has been conducted.

A search of the Web of Science database was conducted to identify the top 100 most-cited burn-related publications. Bibliometric and visual analyses were performed using the VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and Biblioshiny packages in R. Citation metrics, institutional networks, collaboration clusters, thematic keyword analysis, and author demographics were compiled and analyzed.

The vast majority of included studies were published after 2000. The University of Texas System and Shriners Hospitals were the leading institutions and authors, highlighting the strength of US research and fostering a sense of achievement and trust in the field's progress.

Our findings reveal dominant contributors and disparities in authorship and geographic representation, encouraging the research community to foster greater inclusivity and collaboration across regions.