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Four Decades of Research Productivity and Hot Spots in Pancreas Transplantation. Prog Transplant 2024 Sep;34(3):119-129

Date

08/28/2024

Pubmed ID

39196572

DOI

10.1177/15269248241268719

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85202768765 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   1 Citation

Abstract

Background: The field of pancreas transplantation has undergone transformative phases, progressing from its promising inception in 1966 to becoming a standard treatment for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. This bibliometric analysis explores the progression of pancreas transplantation research over a period of four decades, mapping milestones, contributors, and emerging trends. Methods: Our bibliometric analysis utilizes the comprehensive Scopus database, which includes publication titles, author information, affiliations, abstracts, keywords, and journal details. The search strategy was centered on research related to pancreas and pancreas-kidney transplantation. The analysis encompasses the time frame spanning from 1983 to 2023, with the data extraction taking place on October 7th, 2023. Results: The analysis of 4,897 articles uncovered unique trends in the field of pancreas transplantation research. The years 1989, 1996, and 2021 saw significant increases in the number of publications, which corresponded to the responses to clinical challenges and advancements. Contributions by authors from the United States of America were the most numerous, with 1,905 publications and 49,949 citations. The research topics were highlighted by keywords such as "graft survival," "graft rejection," and" Immunosuppressive treatment." Conclusion: The fluctuations in publication trends that have been identified indicate dynamic reactions to changing priorities and challenges. Although it has limitations, this analysis provides valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers who are dealing with the complex field of pancreas transplantation literature. Further bibliometric research may advance our knowledge and direct future initiatives in this developing field.

Author List

Rawashdeh B, Arpali E, Al Abdallat H, Cooper M, Dunn T

Authors

Emre Arpali MD, PhD Associate Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Matthew Cooper MD Chief, Director, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Ty Blink Dunn MD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Badi Rawashdeh MBBS Instructor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Bibliometrics
Biomedical Research
Graft Survival
Humans
Pancreas Transplantation