Global Research Trends in Cervical Cancer Survival in the Last Two Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis

Cervical cancer poses a significant challenge to global health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Tracking the survival rates of cancer patients through data gathered by population-based cancer registries constitutes a crucial aspect of cancer management. In recent years, attention within bibliometric studies has been directed towards examining the correlation between inflammation and radiotherapy in cervical cancer. However, to date, there is no published literature investigating research trends in cervical cancer survival through bibliometric analysis. Thus, this study was undertaken to identify and analyse global research patterns and hotpots in this area. A systematic search was performed within the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, employing the following search parameters: TITLE - (((survival) OR (survival rate) OR (survival analysis) OR (survival probability)) AND ((cervical cancer) OR (cervical carcinoma))). A comprehensive analysis of research trends was conducted utilising various tools on the WoSCC website and VOSviewer. A total of 840 papers pertaining to cervical cancer and survival were identified from 45 distinct departments or subjects. Notably, the People's Republic of China and the USA collectively accounted for half of all publications from 2000 to 2023. An extensive cohort comprising 4,759 authors affiliated with 1,454 institutions across 82 countries contributed to the progression of this research domain. Despite a substantial increase in research on cervical cancer survival over the last decade, it is essential to encourage and conduct research, particularly in highrisk regions, especially in countries classified as low- or middle-income.