Increasing publication activity in robot-assisted living donor nephrectomy research has entered a more active phase of clinical investigation, but increasing publication activity does not itself demonstrate stronger evidence, clinical maturity, or universal superiority over laparoscopy.
Ischemia management and vascular control remain central to robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN), yet the development and knowledge structure of this research field have not been systematically characterized. We performed a bibliometric and knowledge-mapping analysis of English-language articles and reviews retriev...
Han-Lin Liu, Li Wang, Yu-Qiang Fu et al.· 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
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
