Trend and Hotspots of Plastic Surgery Guidelines: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis

Plastic surgery guidelines help plastic surgeons in clinical decision-making, outlining acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management, and prevention. And it attempts to define principles of practice that should generally meet the needs of most patients in most cases of plastic surgery. Bibliometric analysis can identify developmental trends and key areas of study, offering valuable insights for shaping experimental strategies and funding decisions. Despite bibliometrics' successful use in other medical fields, its application to plastic surgery guidelines is unexplored.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research