Research evolution and clinical positioning of robot-assisted simple prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
To characterize how the evidence base has developed, English-language RASP publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection through 18 June 2026 were mapped to indicate publication growth, contributor and collaboration patterns, citation foundations, and changing research themes.
A bibliometric review delineates the research trajectory and hotspots in RASP and offers a reference for future study planning, resource allocation, and evidence-based practice.
Gen Fan, Ding-Song Luo, Shan Yin· Journal of Robotic Surgery· 0 citations
Overall, the field has progressed from demonstrating procedural feasibility toward evaluating patient-centered and longer-term clinical value, however, the continued prominence of “single institution” research and the concentration of output within expert centers may limit the generalizability of the evidence.
Shao-Long Zhao, Han-Lin Liu, Yongfeng Lao et al.· Journal of Robotic Surgery· 0 citations
Thematic analysis demonstrates a progression from early feasibility studies to the standardization of nerve-sparing and continence-preserving techniques, advancing toward single-port surgery, augmented reality navigation, and AI-assisted intraoperative decision-making.
Abdul Kalam, Guoyu Zuo, Fahad Sabah· Journal of Robotic Surgery· 1 citation
Keyword and co-citation findings indicated a gradual transition from early surgical experience, learning-curve assessment, and technical feasibility toward research on oncologic outcomes, lymph-node management, functional recovery, and multimodal treatment within this patient population.
