Visualization analysis of the current status and trends of clinical research on gallbladder cancer based on bibliometrics
10.12025/j.issn.1008-6358.2026.20260861
- VernacularTitle:基于文献计量学的胆囊癌临床研究现状及趋势可视化分析
- Author:
Xiaoxiao GE
1
;
Bing CAO
2
;
Lan ZHANG
3
;
Guoming SHI
4
Author Information
1. Clinical Research Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
2. Fudan University Library, Shanghai 200433, China;Big Health Informatics Research Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
3. Department of Interventional Therapy and Hepatobiliary Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
4. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Publication Type:Originalarticle
- Keywords:
bibliometrics;
visualization analysis;
gallbladder cancer;
clinical research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine
2026;33(5):827-837
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the current status and trends of clinical research on gallbladder cancer (GBC) from 2016 to 2026. Methods Literature of GBC clinical research published from 2016 to 2026 was collected from the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer 1.6.21 software was applied to perform cluster and chronological analyses on countries, academic institutions, authors, and keywords of the included publications, alongside cluster analysis on co-citation references. The visualization maps were generated to analyze collaborative networks among countries, academic institutions, and researchers, and to predict the future research hot spots and directions. Results A total of 411 publications in English were included. From 2016 to 2026, the amount of literature on GBC clinical research has shown a fluctuating upward trend, with publications concentrated mainly in professional journals in the field of oncology. China ranks first globally in the publication output, but its average citation is lower than that of United Kingdom and Germany. Institutions of publications exhibit distinct regional clustering characteristics, with close collaboration within regions but a need for strengthened cross-regional collaboration. Keyword analysis reveals that research hot spots are shifting from traditional surgical treatment toward systemic therapy, immunotherapy, and precision medicine, which may represent future development directions. Conclusions Clinical research on GBC has flourished from 2016 to 2026, with global publication output showing a fluctuating upward trend. China leads in publication amount, but the quality of articles and citation counts still need improvement. To foster continued development and transformation in GBC, it is necessary to strengthen cross-regional international collaboration, promote the integration of precision medicine and systemic therapy, and emphasize patient-centered research strategies.
