Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Surgical Smoke: Bibliometric Analysis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the studies on surgical smoke by bibliometric analysis and science mapping methods.

Design: Bibliometric analysis and science mapping methods study.

Methods: Data were obtained by searching the SCOPUS database. The keywords "surgical smoke," "operating room," "operating room staff," and "nurse" were used. Due to the ongoing scientific flow to the database, the search was performed on December 25, 2023 as a single day.

Findings: As a result of the research, a total of 51 studies were reached. We found 49 research articles and 2 review publications in the field of nursing and medicine. Most publications related to surgical smoke were published in 2021 (21.5% n: 11), and the journals with the highest number of publications were the Journal of Perioperative Nursing (5.9% n: 3) and AORN Journal (5.9% n: 3). The most common keyword in the studies was "surgical smoke." "Surgical smoke" was used in common with all other keywords, the most publications on the subject were made in the United States, the most publications were made in English (92% n: 47), and the most citations were made by Barrett and Garber in 2003 with 250 citations (25.4%).

Conclusions: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on surgical smoke, highlighting its prevalence in recent literature. The findings underscore the need for continued investigation and awareness among health care professionals. The results obtained are important in terms of understanding the current situation in the relevant literature and will provide resources for new studies to be carried out by nursing and other surgical team members in the future.