TY - JOUR
T1 - Tracing the Scientific Legacy
T2 - Bibliometric Analysis of LATAM Research in Bariatric Surgery for 33 Years
AU - Domínguez Alvarado, Gonzalo Andrés
AU - López Gómez, Luis Ernesto
AU - Serrano Baez, Gustavo Adolfo
AU - Serrano Gómez, Sergio Eduardo
AU - Vásquez Pineda, Andrés
AU - Bustos Lopez, Tatiana
AU - Arévalo González, María Alejandra
AU - Palomino Peña, Carlos Felipe
AU - Chavarría Granda, Luis David
AU - Álvarez Leon, Daniela
AU - Barrera Arguello, Diego Mauricio
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Introduction: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has experienced considerable growth, addressing the challenges of obesity and its complications. The lack of a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in Latin America motivates this study, highlighting the need to understand the evolution of research in this area and its impact on clinical decision-making and health policies. Methodology: A cross-sectional bibliometric study was carried out using the Scopus database. A structured search strategy was designed to identify articles related to bariatric surgery with authors affiliated with Latin American countries. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, followed by a descriptive and bibliometric analysis of the scientific production found. Results: A total of 3553 documents published between 1991 and 2024 were included. There was an annual growth of 11%, with an average age of documents of 7.5 years. A concentration was observed in some countries, notably Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. Although scientific output increased, the average number of citations per article showed a downward trend since 2003. Discussion: Despite the growth in scientific production, the quality and relevance of research is questioned, especially given the decrease in the impact received. It highlights the lack of meaningful regional collaboration, which could limit the sharing of knowledge and resources. Questions are raised about gaps in research capacity and the economic and development implications are discussed. Conclusions: This study provides valuable information to strengthen future research in bariatric surgery in Latin America. It highlights the importance of promoting regional and international collaboration and improving research training in countries with less participation. Clinical intervention strategies can benefit from better understanding research trends and adopting evidence-based practices in a more informed manner. Graphical Abstract: (Figure presented.).
AB - Introduction: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has experienced considerable growth, addressing the challenges of obesity and its complications. The lack of a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in Latin America motivates this study, highlighting the need to understand the evolution of research in this area and its impact on clinical decision-making and health policies. Methodology: A cross-sectional bibliometric study was carried out using the Scopus database. A structured search strategy was designed to identify articles related to bariatric surgery with authors affiliated with Latin American countries. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, followed by a descriptive and bibliometric analysis of the scientific production found. Results: A total of 3553 documents published between 1991 and 2024 were included. There was an annual growth of 11%, with an average age of documents of 7.5 years. A concentration was observed in some countries, notably Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. Although scientific output increased, the average number of citations per article showed a downward trend since 2003. Discussion: Despite the growth in scientific production, the quality and relevance of research is questioned, especially given the decrease in the impact received. It highlights the lack of meaningful regional collaboration, which could limit the sharing of knowledge and resources. Questions are raised about gaps in research capacity and the economic and development implications are discussed. Conclusions: This study provides valuable information to strengthen future research in bariatric surgery in Latin America. It highlights the importance of promoting regional and international collaboration and improving research training in countries with less participation. Clinical intervention strategies can benefit from better understanding research trends and adopting evidence-based practices in a more informed manner. Graphical Abstract: (Figure presented.).
KW - Bariatric medicine
KW - Latin America
KW - Obesity
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85198537764&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s11695-024-07339-6
DO - 10.1007/s11695-024-07339-6
M3 - Artículo Científico
AN - SCOPUS:85198537764
SN - 0960-8923
JO - Obesity Surgery
JF - Obesity Surgery
ER -
