Bibliometric mapping of transoral robotic surgery literature (2005–2025): disciplinary maturation, global research architecture, and emerging knowledge domains

Key Points

• Transoral robotic surgery literature demonstrates emerging knowledge domains with significant growth.
• Between 2005 and 2025, there has been a notable increase in publication volume and research interest.
• Analysis of publication trends and citation patterns reveals the global research architecture in this field.
• This bibliometric mapping supports future investigations, shedding light on evolving areas within transoral robotic surgery.