To analyze trends among the top 100 cited articles on the utilization of extended reality (XR) in neurosurgery, focusing on cranial and spinal procedures, including specific applications and outcomes.
Key Findings:
Significant increase in annual publications on XR in neurosurgery since 1998, particularly after 2015, indicating a growing field.
68% of the top 100 articles were published after 2015, with 40% available as open access, highlighting accessibility trends.
85% of the articles were original research, with citation counts ranging from 22 to 191, reflecting the impact of these studies.
Interpretation:
The analysis highlights a growing interest and utilization of XR technologies in neurosurgery, with significant implications for enhancing surgical training and improving procedural precision.
Limitations:
The analysis is limited to the top 100 cited articles and may not represent all relevant literature, potentially skewing the understanding of XR's impact.
Potential biases in citation counts and publication trends may affect the findings, necessitating cautious interpretation.
Conclusion:
The bibliometric analysis underscores the increasing integration of XR in neurosurgery, suggesting benefits in training and surgical outcomes, while also emphasizing the need to address authorship diversity and foster international collaboration.
by Ali Buwaider, Victor Gabriel El-Hajj, Omar Ali Mahdi, Alessandro Iop, Maria Gharios, Andrea de Giorgio, Mario Romero, Paul Gerdhem, Walter C Jean, Erik Edström, Adrian Elmi-Terander
