Bibliometric analysis highlights research trends in robotic surgery training, showing increased skill transfer needs and patient safety concerns in the US and Europe.
Key Points
This study maps the research landscape of robot-assisted surgical training over 35 years to identify trends and gaps.
Analyzed 592 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (1990-2025)
Used tools like CiteSpace and VOSviewer for visualization
Examined publication trends, citations, and collaborations among authors and institutions
Research output grew exponentially across three phases of development
USA leads contributions (47.13% of publications), with significant citing from the UK
Identified critical challenges in skill transfer and AI integration into training frameworks