Bibliometric analysis of 40 most cited articles comparing video-assisted thoracic surgery and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery in lung cancer (1997-2021).

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, conventional thoracoscopic surgery has been accepted as the traditional treatment method in the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). VATS and RATS, which are the techniques of this surgical method, have been increasing their effectiveness and applicability of late years. The aim of this bibliometric analysis is to evaluate the importance and efficiency of articles comparing VATS and RATS techniques.

Materials and methods

Studies comparing VATS and RATS published between 1997 and 2021 were identified in the Web of Science database (accessed on 31. 12. 2021). The 40 most cited studies were analyzed in terms of publication years, country of study, authors, institutions that the authors were affiliated with, journal, journal address and impact factor.<

SUBMITTER: Yavuz H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582371 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature