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ReviewInternational journal of women's health2025

Research Trends and Hotspots in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis.

Tong Wu, Kebing Nie, Yueyue Gao, Ying Chen, Jinfeng Yan, Shixuan Wang, Jinjin Zhang

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Review in International journal of women's health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Tong WuNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-0842-5623
Kebing NieNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Yueyue GaoNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Ying ChenNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Jinfeng YanNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Shixuan WangNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-8610-952X
Jinjin ZhangNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-5557-3637

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) has changed gynecologic care over the past thirty years by introducing techniques like multiport laparoscopy, robotic-assisted laparoscopy, and single-site surgery. MIGS offers advantages like reduced blood loss, shorter recovery times, and comparable oncological outcomes to open surgery. However, existing literature lacks a systematic synthesis of global research trends and academic performance of researchers. This cross-sectional bibliometric analysis examined 5,379 MIGS-related publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection database spanning 2014 to 2023, utilizing tools like VOSviewer and CiteSpace to map academic trends. The study revealed global contributions from 1,888 institutions across 97 countries, with the United States (1,156 publications) and China (1,090 publications) emerging as leading contributors. High-income countries dominated research output, though metrics varied regionally. Key institutions driving innovation included Mayo Clinic (n = 97), Harvard Medical School (n = 87), and Brigham & Women's Hospital (n = 83). Journal performance showed disparities influenced by impact factors, accessibility, and editorial focus, while research hotspots centered on endometriosis, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy. The findings highlight a dynamic, collaborative global landscape in MIGS research, with disease prevalence and journal specialization shaping academic priorities. This analysis underscores the field's evolution and anticipates future directions, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary collaboration and technological advancements in advancing clinical practice.

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bibliometriclaparoscopyMIGSminimally invasive gynecologic surgeryrobotic-assisted laparoscopy

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PMID41040842
PMCPMC12484104

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