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ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2025

Research hotspots and trends of robotic rectal cancer surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2006-2025).

Hao Shi, Wenjie Wu, Hao Hu, Qiang Lü, Xianhao Yi, Qiulin Huang, Xiangheng Chen

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Article in Journal of robotic 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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7 authors.

Hao ShiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
Wenjie WuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
Hao HuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
Qiang LüDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
Xianhao YiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
Qiulin HuangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
Xiangheng ChenDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, No.69 Chuanshan Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China. cw9771@163.com.

Funding

the Major Scientific Research Project for High-Level Health Talents in Hunan Province 20230533 [SX]the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2023J60369 [SX]
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rectal cancer presents complex surgical challenges due to the confined pelvic anatomy. Robotic-assisted surgery has gained prominence for its enhanced precision, dexterity, and ergonomics compared to conventional laparoscopy. This bibliometric analysis examined 598 English-language publications from 2006 to 2025 indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace and VOS viewer were used to map global research trends, institutional networks, and author contributions. The United States, Japan, and China were identified as leading contributors, with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo University of Science, and Cleveland Clinic among the top institutions. Yusuke Kinugasa, Akio Shiomi, and Hiroyasu Kagawa were the most prolific authors. Early research focused on technical feasibility and learning curves, while recent studies emphasize survival outcomes, risk stratification, and comparisons with open resection. Emerging themes include functional preservation, nerve-sparing techniques, and integration of artificial intelligence and intraoperative imaging. The field is evolving toward personalized, multidisciplinary care. Despite technological advances, broader adoption and stronger institutional collaboration remain essential to fully realize the potential of robotic rectal cancer surgery.

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BibliometricsBiomedical ResearchRectal NeoplasmsRobotic Surgical ProceduresHumansLaparoscopyBibliometricsHotspotsRectal cancerRobotic surgeryTrends

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PMID41273606

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