An in-depth analysis of research on posthepatectomy liver failure (2006-2024): exploring trends and future directions through a bibliometric approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to identify global hotspots and future trends within the research on posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF).

Design

Bibliometric analysis through science mapping and performance analysis.

Data sources

The Web of Science Core Collection.

Data extraction and synthesis

The Web of Science Core Collection database was searched for literature related to PHLF from 2006 to 2024. The authors, publishing institutions, countries, cited literature, journals, and keywords of the included studies were utilized for bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.

Results

The analysis included 986 publications authored by 296 researchers from 60 countries and 246 institutions across 292 journals. The most prolific authors were Aldrighetti Luc

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12401975 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature