ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025
Bibliometric analysis of hypospadias from 1998-2023.
Article in Frontiers in surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Introduction: To analyze the development trends and research hotspots in the field of hypospadias through bibliometric analysis. Methods: Utilizing three bibliometric mapping tools-bibliometrix R package, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace, we summarized the overview information of the retrieved literature. We conducted analyses on the co-occurrence and development trends of authors, institutions, countries, and keywords. Results: A total of 3,647 hypospadias-related publications were included, with contributions from 14,633 authors. The keyword co-occurrence network identified seven clusters related to the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of hypospadias. Researchers have primarily focused on the genetic mechanisms of hypospadias, the role of environmental factors, surgical outcomes, anesthesia techniques, and patient satisfaction post-surgery. Emerging research hotspots include the precise selection of surgical flap sources, genomic alterations, and the correlation with syndromes related to disorders of sex development, all of which show strong potential for future breakthroughs. Discussion: Bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the research hotspots and development trends in hypospadias, thereby enriching the field of hypospadias research.
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