Postoperative pancreatic fistula: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and a meta-analysis on the association with intra pancreatic fat deposition.

ABSTRACT: Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains a common and serious complication following pancreatic resection. Intra pancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) has been increasingly recognized as a potential modifiable risk factor, but its clinical significance across different surgical procedures is not fully defined. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the correlation between IPFD and POPF by integrating bibliometric trends with meta-analytic evidence. This study employed a dual-method approach. First, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on 3698 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2005-2025) to map the research landscape, trends, and collaborative networks in POPF research. Subsequently, a systematic review and meta-analysis were performed following PRISMA guidelines

SUBMITTER: Waili A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727792 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature