Advancements in Telemedicine for Surgical Practices: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

<b>Purposes:</b> This study aims to use bibliometric analysis to explore the development, research hotspots, and trends in the field of telemedicine for surgical practices (TSPs). <b>Methods:</b> A bibliometric analysis of 3,235 documents from the Web of Science Core Collection was conducted, spanning from 2004 to 2022. Citespace (6.2.R5) was used to perform a bibliometric analysis. <b>Results:</b> The findings highlight a marked escalation in researches of TSPs, particularly between 2019 and 2022, aligning with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Telemedicine and e-Health Journal was the most productive journal with 118 publications, and <i>Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare</i> had the most citations (<i>n</i> = 700). Howard S. An and Mohammad El-sharkawi had the most papers (<i>n</i> = 8). Harvard University was the most prolific institution (<i>n</i> = 103). The United States, England, and Canada were identified as the predominant contributing countries with a total of 1,521 publications. There was a notable shift in research focus areas over time, with recent emphasis being placed on pediatric surgery, COVID-19-related studies, and orthopedics. Future trends may involve teleconsulting, ameliorating the quality and safety of telemedicine, and improving satisfaction levels of patients and caregivers when they are using telemedicine. <b>Conclusions:</b> The study reveals that the rapid and sustained advancement in TSPs, significantly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, and huge gaps between developed countries and developing countries. This study also reflects the current hotspots and future directions for TSPs.

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