To explore the relationship between frailty and surgical outcomes, emphasizing its significance through bibliometric analysis and visualization.
Key Findings:
Frailty is a significant predictor of adverse surgical outcomes and increased mortality, highlighting the need for preoperative assessments.
The prevalence of frailty among the elderly is approximately 4.9–28%, indicating a substantial risk factor in surgical populations.
The literature on perioperative frailty has grown exponentially, with a 13.74% annual growth rate, suggesting increasing recognition of its importance.
Interpretation:
The findings underscore the importance of frailty assessment in surgical settings to improve patient outcomes and inform clinical decisions, advocating for its integration into preoperative evaluations.
Limitations:
The study only included articles and reviews from the Web of Science Core Collection, which may limit the comprehensiveness of the analysis.
Potential biases in publication and citation patterns may affect the analysis, potentially skewing the perceived importance of frailty in surgical outcomes.
Conclusion:
Understanding the dynamics of frailty in surgical contexts can enhance clinical practices and patient recovery strategies, while further research is needed to explore its underlying mechanisms.
