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<p>Robot-assisted surgery has emerged as a pivotal minimally invasive technique in urology and has demonstrated accelerated development in the field of kidney transplantation in recent years. Compared with traditional open surgery, robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) offers several advantages, including precise and stable robotic arm manipulation, high-resolution three-dimensional visualization, and reduced surgical trauma. Collectively, these features contribute to enhanced perioperative safety and improved postoperative recovery. In this study, a comprehensive literature search was conducted using three core databases, Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) PubMed and Scopus. A total of 1,168 English-language publications were ultimately included for analysis. CiteSpace was employed to visualize global research trends, institutional collaboration networks, and author contributions within the field of RAKT. The results reveal a sustained and steady increase in the number of publications related to RAKT. The United States, Italy, and Spain emerged as the leading contributors to this research domain. Among all institutions, the University of Illinois Chicago was identified as the most prolific. Campi, Riccardo and Breda, Alberto were recognized as the most active and influential authors. From a temporal perspective, early investigations primarily focused on technical feasibility and procedural exploration. This phase was followed by a period characterized by clinical standardization and multicenter validation. More recently, research has advanced toward addressing complex clinical scenarios, such as obesity and multiple vascular anastomoses, as well as evaluating long-term prognostic outcomes. Current emerging trends are predominantly centered on advancements in robotic technological platforms and the preliminary development of intelligent and automated systems. Overall, this bibliometric analysis objectively demonstrates that RAKT has evolved into a field with a well-structured knowledge framework and a mature research ecosystem. The findings provide valuable macro-level insights and evidence-based support for researchers aiming to comprehend developmental trajectories, identify emerging research frontiers, and explore potential collaborative opportunities in this rapidly evolving domain.</p>

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Global trends and hotspots in robot-assisted kidney transplantation: A bibliometric and visualization analysis based on CiteSpace

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    2026年1月16日

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  • Rui Yan,
  • Jun Ma,
  • Zewen Li,
  • Yalong Zhang,
  • Kangyu Wang,
  • Hao Wang,
  • Jiangwei Man,
  • Li Yang

摘要

Robot-assisted surgery has emerged as a pivotal minimally invasive technique in urology and has demonstrated accelerated development in the field of kidney transplantation in recent years. Compared with traditional open surgery, robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) offers several advantages, including precise and stable robotic arm manipulation, high-resolution three-dimensional visualization, and reduced surgical trauma. Collectively, these features contribute to enhanced perioperative safety and improved postoperative recovery. In this study, a comprehensive literature search was conducted using three core databases, Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) PubMed and Scopus. A total of 1,168 English-language publications were ultimately included for analysis. CiteSpace was employed to visualize global research trends, institutional collaboration networks, and author contributions within the field of RAKT. The results reveal a sustained and steady increase in the number of publications related to RAKT. The United States, Italy, and Spain emerged as the leading contributors to this research domain. Among all institutions, the University of Illinois Chicago was identified as the most prolific. Campi, Riccardo and Breda, Alberto were recognized as the most active and influential authors. From a temporal perspective, early investigations primarily focused on technical feasibility and procedural exploration. This phase was followed by a period characterized by clinical standardization and multicenter validation. More recently, research has advanced toward addressing complex clinical scenarios, such as obesity and multiple vascular anastomoses, as well as evaluating long-term prognostic outcomes. Current emerging trends are predominantly centered on advancements in robotic technological platforms and the preliminary development of intelligent and automated systems. Overall, this bibliometric analysis objectively demonstrates that RAKT has evolved into a field with a well-structured knowledge framework and a mature research ecosystem. The findings provide valuable macro-level insights and evidence-based support for researchers aiming to comprehend developmental trajectories, identify emerging research frontiers, and explore potential collaborative opportunities in this rapidly evolving domain.