Asian Society for Gynecologic Robotic Surgery

Contents

This bibliometric study analyzes publications on robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology from 2005 to 2023, aiming to identify factors associated with high citation metrics and trends in the field. The review included 566 original articles, with most studies originating from North America (51.6%) and Europe (32.2%). Endometrial cancer was the most commonly studied tumor site (57.4%). The vast majority (94.2%) of articles came from high-income countries, while middle-income countries showed lower citation rates and were published in lower-impact journals. Cervical cancer studies had higher representation in middle-income countries compared to high-income ones. The study found that articles on cervical cancer, those published in journals with higher impact factors, and those from North America were more likely to receive higher citation counts. The authors conclude that there is a need for more collaborative, high-quality research, particularly randomized controlled trials, to fill knowledge gaps and ensure equitable access to robotic surgery knowledge across income levels. 

Citation

Levin G, Gotlieb WH, Zand B, Zaid T, Meyer R, Yates E, Ramirez PT. Robotic Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology-A Bibliometric Study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2024 Oct;31(10):882-889. 

Link

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S155346502400298X?via%3Dihub