Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis

BackgroundDigestive system autotransplantation is an emerging surgical technique used to treat complex digestive diseases.MethodsThis study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 748 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, using VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools to map resea...

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Main Authors: Aimitaji Abulaiti, Talaiti Tuergan, Alimu Tulahong, Ruiqing Zhang, Yingmei Shao, Tuerganaili Aji
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1537446/full
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Talaiti Tuergan
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Alimu Tulahong
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Ruiqing Zhang
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Yingmei Shao
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Tuerganaili Aji
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Yingmei Shao
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Tuerganaili Aji
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description BackgroundDigestive system autotransplantation is an emerging surgical technique used to treat complex digestive diseases.MethodsThis study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 748 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, using VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools to map research trends, author contributions, and institutional collaborations. Articles were selected based on their relevance to digestive system autotransplantation, focusing on autologous liver, pancreatic, and small intestine transplantation. The analysis included publication volume, citation counts, key authors, leading journals, and keyword co-occurrence.ResultsThe analysis revealed a steady rise in publications between 2004 and 2015, followed by a gradual decline after 2016. The United States leads in research output, accounting for 40.11% of publications, followed by China. The leading institutions are predominantly based in the United States, with the University of Minnesota System producing the most publications. High-frequency keywords include autologous transplantation, pancreatic transplantation, chronic pancreatitis (CP), and postoperative complications.ConclusionDigestive system autotransplantation is a promising approach for complex cases. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration and focus on clinical outcomes will drive future advancements.
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spelling doaj-art-9c363501a21c4fcc95cd5a422e1e59c42025-08-20T03:13:22ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-07-011210.3389/fmed.2025.15374461537446Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysisAimitaji Abulaiti0Talaiti Tuergan1Talaiti Tuergan2Alimu Tulahong3Alimu Tulahong4Ruiqing Zhang5Ruiqing Zhang6Yingmei Shao7Yingmei Shao8Yingmei Shao9Tuerganaili Aji10Tuerganaili Aji11Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery Department, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaHepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery Department, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaHepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery Department, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaHepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery Department, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaHepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery Department, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaXinjiang Clinical Research Center for Echinococcosis and Hepatobiliary Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaHepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery Department, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, ChinaBackgroundDigestive system autotransplantation is an emerging surgical technique used to treat complex digestive diseases.MethodsThis study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 748 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, using VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools to map research trends, author contributions, and institutional collaborations. Articles were selected based on their relevance to digestive system autotransplantation, focusing on autologous liver, pancreatic, and small intestine transplantation. The analysis included publication volume, citation counts, key authors, leading journals, and keyword co-occurrence.ResultsThe analysis revealed a steady rise in publications between 2004 and 2015, followed by a gradual decline after 2016. The United States leads in research output, accounting for 40.11% of publications, followed by China. The leading institutions are predominantly based in the United States, with the University of Minnesota System producing the most publications. High-frequency keywords include autologous transplantation, pancreatic transplantation, chronic pancreatitis (CP), and postoperative complications.ConclusionDigestive system autotransplantation is a promising approach for complex cases. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration and focus on clinical outcomes will drive future advancements.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1537446/fulldigestive system autotransplantationautologous transplantationpancreatic transplantationchronic pancreatitisbibliometric analysis
spellingShingle Aimitaji Abulaiti
Talaiti Tuergan
Talaiti Tuergan
Alimu Tulahong
Alimu Tulahong
Ruiqing Zhang
Ruiqing Zhang
Yingmei Shao
Yingmei Shao
Yingmei Shao
Tuerganaili Aji
Tuerganaili Aji
Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
Frontiers in Medicine
digestive system autotransplantation
autologous transplantation
pancreatic transplantation
chronic pancreatitis
bibliometric analysis
title Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
title_full Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
title_fullStr Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
title_full_unstemmed Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
title_short Advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
title_sort advancements and trends in digestive system autotransplantation a bibliometric and visualization analysis
topic digestive system autotransplantation
autologous transplantation
pancreatic transplantation
chronic pancreatitis
bibliometric analysis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1537446/full
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