Global research trends in minimally invasive treatments for kidney stones: A bibliometric analysis (2015-2024).

IF 2 2区医学 Q2 UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY

Urolithiasis Pub Date : 2025-06-16 DOI:10.1007/s00240-025-01785-2

Tunahan Ates, Ibrahim Halil Sukur, Fesih Ok, Mehmet Gurkan Arikan, Nebil Akdogan

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Abstract

The prevalence of kidney stone disease has been increasing globally, resulting in a rise in minimally invasive treatment methods. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), and endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) have become standard procedures. This study aims to evaluate global publication trends in this field over the last decade. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection database. A total of 3,693 articles published between 2015 and 2024 were analyzed. VOSviewer and Bibliometrix R package were used for data visualization, which included co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and thematic evolution mapping. However, this analysis did not differentiate between various author roles, which may have influenced the perceived scientific impact of certain researchers, potentially favoring those with strong political or organizational affiliations. China, Turkey, and the USA were the top contributors to publications, with the USA ranking first in total citations. The number of studies has significantly increased over the past decade, indicating a growing trend. The most studied procedures were PCNL and related techniques, followed by RIRS, which has become more popular due to advancements in laser technology and flexible ureteroscopy. Thematic analysis identified trends in postoperative outcomes, complication management, and predictive models for treatment success. Thematic evolution mapping showed a decline in SWL studies, but an increase in interest in ECIRS and multimodal approaches. Minimally invasive kidney stone treatments have advanced significantly, with PCNL remaining the gold standard for large stones and RIRS emerging as a competitive alternative. Future research should focus on optimizing surgical outcomes, integrating AI-based decision support systems, and expanding international collaborations to enhance patient care.

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肾结石微创治疗的全球研究趋势：文献计量分析（2015-2024）。

肾结石疾病的患病率在全球范围内不断上升，导致微创治疗方法的增加。经皮肾镜取石术（PCNL）、逆行肾内手术（RIRS）、体外冲击波碎石术（SWL）和内窥镜联合肾内手术（ECIRS）已成为标准手术。本研究旨在评估近十年来该领域的全球出版趋势。使用Web of Science Core Collection数据库进行文献计量学分析。该研究共分析了2015年至2024年间发表的3693篇文章。使用VOSviewer和Bibliometrix R软件包进行数据可视化，包括合著者网络、关键词共现分析和主题演变图。然而，这一分析没有区分不同的作者角色，这可能会影响某些研究人员的科学影响，潜在地倾向于那些具有强烈政治或组织关系的人。中国、土耳其和美国是发表论文最多的国家，其中美国在总引用数上排名第一。在过去的十年中，研究的数量显著增加，表明了增长的趋势。研究最多的手术是PCNL及其相关技术，其次是RIRS，由于激光技术和柔性输尿管镜的进步，RIRS越来越受欢迎。专题分析确定了术后结局、并发症管理和治疗成功预测模型的趋势。主题演化映射显示，在SWL研究中有所下降，但对ECIRS和多模态方法的兴趣有所增加。微创肾结石治疗取得了显著进展，PCNL仍然是治疗大结石的金标准，RIRS正在成为一种有竞争力的替代方案。未来的研究应侧重于优化手术结果，整合基于人工智能的决策支持系统，并扩大国际合作以加强患者护理。

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Urolithiasis UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY-

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4.50

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6.50%

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期刊介绍： Official Journal of the International Urolithiasis Society The journal aims to publish original articles in the fields of clinical and experimental investigation only within the sphere of urolithiasis and its related areas of research. The journal covers all aspects of urolithiasis research including the diagnosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics, clinical biochemistry, open and non-invasive surgical intervention, nephrological investigation, chemistry and prophylaxis of the disorder. The Editor welcomes contributions on topics of interest to urologists, nephrologists, radiologists, clinical biochemists, epidemiologists, nutritionists, basic scientists and nurses working in that field. Contributions may be submitted as full-length articles or as rapid communications in the form of Letters to the Editor. Articles should be original and should contain important new findings from carefully conducted studies designed to produce statistically significant data. Please note that we no longer publish articles classified as Case Reports. Editorials and review articles may be published by invitation from the Editorial Board. All submissions are peer-reviewed. Through an electronic system for the submission and review of manuscripts, the Editor and Associate Editors aim to make publication accessible as quickly as possible to a large number of readers throughout the world.