Abdominoplasty Through Six Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis
Nada Mohamed Elnegeri1, Shorouk Mohsen2, Hisham Mostafa Elgendy3
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals the United States leads global abdominoplasty research. Egypt and Saudi Arabia lead in Arab countries, with international collaboration recommended for future advancements in plastic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Research Trends
Background:
- Abdominoplasty is a common plastic surgery procedure globally.
- Increased patient demand follows bariatric surgery and adjuvant procedures.
- Bibliometric analysis offers deep insights into scientific literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of abdominoplasty research.
- To investigate global and Arab world research patterns.
- To identify key trends, contributors, and influential publications.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Web of Science Core Collection database (1960-2024).
- Included research and review articles in English.
- Employed VOSviewer and CiteSpace for visualization analysis.
Main Results:
- 1,886 articles analyzed; US dominates global research (43%).
- Egypt and Saudi Arabia lead in Arab countries; University of Pittsburgh is a top institution.
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal is the most prestigious; most studies lacked funding and were in the surgery category.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a rapidly expanding research landscape in abdominoplasty.
- The United States leads worldwide research output.
- International collaboration is crucial for future progress in plastic surgery techniques and outcomes.
