Mapping Global Trends and Collaborations in Renal Trauma: A Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17155832Keywords:
researchtrends, Renal trauma, Bibliometric, Collaboration networksAbstract
Aim:
Renal trauma is the most common form of genitourinary injury and a major concern in emergency medicine, urology, and traumatology. Despite its clinical significance, comprehensive bibliometric evaluations remain scarce. This study aimed to systematically analyze renal trauma literature published between 2005 and 2024, identify influential contributors, visualize collaboration patterns, and highlight research gaps.
Methodology:
A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection. Original research articles in English published between 2005 and 2024 were retrieved with predefined keywords. Bibliometric indicators, including publication counts, citation frequencies, h-index, and citation sum within the h-core (CSh), were calculated. Collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, and bibliographic coupling were analyzed using VOSviewer, while BibExcel and Microsoft Excel were used for data processing.
Results:
A total of 464 original articles authored by 2462 researchers from 46 countries and published in 173 journals were analyzed. The United States of America (USA) dominated in publication output and citation impact, followed by France, Canada, and China. The Journal of Urology, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Journal of Trauma–Injury, Infection and Critical Care and Urology were the leading publication venues. Co-occurrence analysis revealed that renal trauma research mainly clusters around the terms kidney, renal trauma, trauma, and wounds and injuries.
Conclusion:
This study comprehensively maps renal trauma research, underscoring the need for stronger international collaborations, broader representation of low- and middle-income countries, and innovative approaches to optimize clinical management.
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