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SynthesisJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2024

Revolutionizing thoracic surgery education: a bibliometric analysis of the past decade's literature.

Chao Guo, Lei Liu, Jiaqi Zhang, Ke Zhao, Shanqing Li

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Synthesis in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Chao GuoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing, P. R. China.
Lei LiuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing, P. R. China.
Jiaqi ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing, P. R. China.
Ke ZhaoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing, P. R. China.
Shanqing LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing, P. R. China. lishanqing@pumch.cn.

Funding

China Medical Board 2021 Clinical Fellow Innovation Grants 21-409Peking Union Medical College 2022 Central University Education and Teaching Reform Special Fund Support Project 2022zlgc0114
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThoracic surgery is a complex field requiring advanced technical skills and critical decision-making. Surgical education must evolve to equip trainees with proficiency in new techniques and technologies.

methodsThis bibliometric analysis systematically reviewed 113 articles on thoracic surgery skills training published over the past decade, retrieved from databases including Web of Science. Publication trends, citation analysis, author and journal productivity, and keyword frequencies were evaluated.

resultsThe United States contributed the most publications, led by pioneering institutions. Simulation training progressed from basic to sophisticated modalities and virtual reality emerged with transformative potential. Minimally invasive techniques posed unique learning challenges requiring integrated curricula.

conclusionOngoing investments in educational research and curriculum innovations are imperative to advance thoracic surgery training through multidisciplinary strategies. This study provides an evidentiary foundation to optimize training and address the complexities of modern thoracic surgery.

Indexed as

BibliometricsThoracic SurgeryClinical CompetenceCurriculumHumansThoracic Surgical ProceduresBibliometric analysisMinimally invasive surgerySimulation-based learningSurgical skills trainingThoracic surgery education

Identifiers

PMID38987798
PMCPMC11234603

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