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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.
期刊介绍:
International Journal of Women''s Health is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online journal. Publishing original research, reports, editorials, reviews and commentaries on all aspects of women''s healthcare including gynecology, obstetrics, and breast cancer. Subject areas include: Chronic conditions including cancers of various organs specific and not specific to women Migraine, headaches, arthritis, osteoporosis Endocrine and autoimmune syndromes - asthma, multiple sclerosis, lupus, diabetes Sexual and reproductive health including fertility patterns and emerging technologies to address infertility Infectious disease with chronic sequelae including HIV/AIDS, HPV, PID, and other STDs Psychological and psychosocial conditions - depression across the life span, substance abuse, domestic violence Health maintenance among aging females - factors affecting the quality of life including physical, social and mental issues Avenues for health promotion and disease prevention across the life span Male vs female incidence comparisons for conditions that affect both genders.