A scientometric study of the top 100 most-cited publications based on Web of Science of robotic surgery versus laparoscopic surgery

Abstract Background RCTs are considered the standard in surgical research, whereas case-matched studies and propensity score matching studies are conducted as an alternative option. Both study designs have been used to investigate the potential superiority of robotic surgery over laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. However, no conclusion has been reached regarding whether there are differences in findings according to study design. This study aimed to examine similarities and differences in findings relating to robotic surgery for rectal cancer by study design. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane CENTRAL to identify RCTs, case-matched studies, and cohort studies that compared robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. Primary outcomes were incidence of postoperative overall complications, incidence of anastomotic leakage, and postoperative mortality. Meta-analyses were performed for each study design using a random-effects model. Results Fifty-nine articles were identified and reviewed. No differences were observed in incidence of anastomotic leakage, mortality, rate of positive circumferential resection margins, conversion rate, and duration of operation by study design. With respect to the incidence of postoperative overall complications and duration of hospital stay, the superiority of robotic surgery was most evident in cohort studies (risk ratio (RR) 0.83, 95 per cent c.i. 0.74 to 0.92, P < 0.001; mean difference (MD) –1.11 (95 per cent c.i. –1.86 to –0.36) days, P = 0.004; respectively), and least evident in RCTs (RR 1.12, 0.91 to 1.38, P = 0.27; MD –0.28 (–1.44 to 0.88) days, P = 0.64; respectively). Conclusion Results of case-matched studies were often similar to those of RCTs in terms of outcomes of robotic surgery for rectal cancer. However, case-matched studies occasionally overestimated the effects of interventions compared with RCTs.

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A Scientometric Study of Unsafe Behavior Through Web of Science during 1991-2020

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics ◽

10.1080/10803548.2021.1953787 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-37

Author(s):

Mahdi Malakoutikhah ◽

Moslem Alimohammadlou ◽

Hadiseh Rabiei ◽

Seyed Aliakbar Faghihi ◽

Mojtaba Kamalinia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Web Of Science ◽

Unsafe Behavior ◽

Scientometric Study

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A Scientometric Study on Industrial Effluent and Sludge Toxicity

Toxics ◽

10.3390/toxics9080176 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 176

Author(s):

Amid Mostafaie ◽

Diogo N. Cardoso ◽

Mohammadreza Kamali ◽

Susana Loureiro

Keyword(s):

Industrial Wastewater ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Industrial Effluent ◽

Toxicity Assessment ◽

Complex Compounds ◽

Treated Wastewater ◽

Scientometric Analysis ◽

Water Medium ◽

Before And After ◽

Scientometric Study

The growth of industrialization has led to an increase in the production of highly contaminated wastewater. Industrial wastewater contains highly complex compounds varying in characteristics and required to be treated before its discharge into a water medium from various industries. However, the efficiency of the treated wastewater from the toxicity reduction perspective is unclear. In order to overcome this barrier, toxicity assessment of the industrial wastewater before and after treatment is crucial. Thus, in this study, a scientometric analysis has been performed on the toxicity assessment of industrial wastewater and sludges, which have been reported in the literature. Web of Science (WoS) core collection database has been considered the main database to execute this analysis. Via the search of pre-researched keywords, a total number of 1038 documents were collected, which have been published from 1951 to 2020. Via CiteSpace software and WoS analyser, these documents went under analysis regarding some of the scientometry criteria, and the detailed results obtained are provided in this study. The total number of published documents on this topic is relatively low during such a long period of time. In conclusion, the need for more detailed contributions among the scientific and industrial communities has been felt.

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Erratum to: A Review of the Long-Term Oncologic Outcomes of Robotic Surgery Versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

Indian Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1007/s12262-016-1469-y ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 78 (3) ◽

pp. 220-220

Author(s):

Fatima G. Wilder ◽

Atuhani Burnett ◽

Joseph Oliver ◽

Michael F. Demyen ◽

Ravi J. Chokshi

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Robotic Surgery ◽

Oncologic Outcomes

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Laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery for single-incision cholecystectomy: an updated systematic review

Updates in Surgery ◽

10.1007/s13304-021-01056-w ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Weier Wang ◽

Xiaodong Sun ◽

Fangqiang Wei

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Robotic Surgery ◽

Single Incision

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Analysis of Diabetes Research Literature in India during 2019: A Scientometric Study

10.52228/jrua.2019-25-1-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 01-09

Author(s):

Mahendra Kumar Patel ◽

Maya Verma

Keyword(s):

Web Of Science ◽

Research Output ◽

Research Literature ◽

Diabetes Research ◽

Authorship Pattern ◽

Scientific Outputs ◽

International Collaborative ◽

Scientometric Study ◽

Productive Authors

This study analyses the research output in diabetes literature in India during 2019 indexed on Web of Science database on several aspects includes growth, rank and global publication and share of international collaborative papers. It also analyses the most productive authors, top journals, on-year wise distribution, country wise distribution and authorship pattern of contribution. The highest number of scientific outputs belongs to USA, UK, Netherland, India followed by other countries which considerably had a lower rate of publication. Among all authors globally V. Mohan contributed 75 articles on Diabetes literature. From this study it was concluded that the publication on Diabetes literature was increased and more participation should be needed for the growth of Diabetes literature nationally throughout countries.

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Authorship Trends and Collaborative Research in Dyslexia Research Output: A Scientometric Study

Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology ◽

10.51983/ajist-2018.8.2.186 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 24-28

Author(s):

Joy Sofiya SNE ◽

S. Kavitha ◽

R. Ponnudurai

Keyword(s):

Collaborative Research ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Research Output ◽

The Common ◽

Scientometric Study ◽

Distinguishing Features

The present study aims at describing both the common and the distinguishing features of co authorship trends and patterns in Dyxlexia research output based on the data collected from Web of science database published during the 1989-2017. Outcome of the study shows that multi authored articles 83.09% prevail the single authored articles 16.96%. It also shows that author Shaywitz SE J has got highest 7383 global citations against 54 publications. This study is in support for the fact that Dyslexia research output is collaborative in all aspects Ranking of Authors based on Publications.

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The effect of unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis on Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level after 3 and 6 months: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-020-01561-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anisodowleh Nankali ◽

Mohsen Kazeminia ◽

Parnian Kord Jamshidi ◽

Shamarina Shohaimi ◽

Nader Salari ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Growth Factors ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Research Work ◽

Mean Difference ◽

Transient Growth ◽

Common Causes ◽

Standardized Mean Difference

Abstract Background Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of infertility. The causes of the disease and its definitive treatments are still unclear. Moreover, Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a glycoprotein dimer that is a member of the transient growth factors family. This research work aimed to identify the effect of unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis on AMH levels after 3 months, and 6 months, using meta-analysis. Methods In this study, the articles published in national and international databases of SID, MagIran, IranMedex, IranDoc, Cochrane, Embase, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science (ISI) were searched to find electronically published studies between 2010 and 2019. The heterogeneous index between studies was determined using the I2 index. Results In this meta-analysis and systematic review, 19 articles were eligible for inclusion in the study. The standardized mean difference was obtained in examining of unilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis (before intervention 2.8 ± 0.11, and after 3 months 2.05 ± 0.13; and before intervention 3.1 ± 0.46 and after 6 months 2.08 ± 0.31), and in examining bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis examination (before intervention 2.0 ± 08.08, and after 3 months 1.1 ± 0.1; and before intervention 2.9 ± 0.23 and after 6 months 1.4 ± 0.19). Conclusion The results of this study demonstrate that unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is effective on AMH levels, and the level decreases in both comparisons.

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Robots in Medicine

Rapid Automation ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8060-7.ch073 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1543-1566

Author(s):

Hruday Kasina ◽

M. V. A. Raju Bahubalendruni ◽

Rahul Botcha

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Robotic Surgery ◽

Minimally Invasive ◽

Medical Industry ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Medical Applications ◽

Operation Theatre ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Robotic Surgeries

Robots are wide across used in several industrial applications. Robot applications are more found in medical industry in recent days. In initial days, robots were mostly used for simple surgeries and medical applications such as laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive surgery in 1980's. At that time robotic surgeries were performed with the presence of surgeons in operation theatre. The present day technology has been so much advanced with more enhanced capabilities to perform several complicated tasks such as remote surgery and micro robotic surgery. The current paper discuss about the history and evolution of robots in medical industry and their latest technological advances, applications in various fields in medicine and limitations of robots in medical industry along with its future scope.

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