Global research trends in robot-assisted spinal surgery: a visualized bibliometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to systematically analyze the global research trends, knowledge structure, core hotspots, and evolutionary path in the field of robotic-assisted spinal surgery (RASS) using bibliometric methods. It aims to address the gap in existing literature, which lacks a systematic integration of global research dynamics and core themes, and provide data-driven decision support for clinical practice and research layout.

Materials and methods

A total of 399 valid articles published between 1997 and 2025 were retrieved and screened from the Web of Science Core Collection. Tools including CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Excel were employed for quantitative and visual analysis of key indicators, including annual publication count, citation frequency, h-index, and betwee

SUBMITTER: Huang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605598 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature