A bibliometric study of the top 100 most-cited papers in ureteral stricture reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ureteral stricture is caused by iatrogenic and non-iatrogenic factors. The treatment of ureteral stricture usually involves ureteral reconstruction. This study aimed to identify and analyze the top 100 most cited (T100) papers in ureteral stricture reconstruction, a field lacking prior bibliometric analysis.

Methods

Using the Web of Science Core Collection, we retrieved the T100 articles and review articles on ureteral stricture reconstruction and applied bibliometric tools (CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Bibliometrix) to examine citation patterns, authorship, geographic distribution, journal distribution, co-citation networks, and keyword trends.

Results

The T100 articles received 4 to 130 citations each, with an average of 25.13. Publications originated from 23 co

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12433166 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature