Bibliometric Characteristics Research Articles

Bibliometric analysis on physical ergonomics: A visual mapping approach.

The concept of ergonomics in health services is attracting significant attention in the scientific community. There is a need for an integrated study presenting a summary of the published literature backed by detailed bibliometric characteristics. The aim of this study is to provide a summary of the published literature supported by detailed bibliometric properties. Within the scope of this study, a total of 3008 articles on ergonomics in the health field were reviewed and analyzed using a bibliometric method. It reveals the trends of the publications conducted between 1999-2023, and defines the common citation structure between the articles, bibliographic coupling, and keyword co-occurrences. This study presents a knowledge map of ergonomics studies conducted in the health field using a bibliometric analysis method. The research results provide comprehensive information to the relevant literature, and define global research focuses and future scopes. This serves as a guide for academics to understand developments in the field of ergonomics and health more easily and quickly.

A Protocol for a Bibliometric Analysis of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Research Preprints

Background: Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) has witnessed significant growth in interest globally. Despite its popularity, TCIM research encounters numerous challenges including funding, methodological issues, and risk of bias. Preprints (scientific manuscripts openly accessible before formal peer review) present a potential solution, and understanding the characteristics and impact of TCIM preprints could offer valuable insights.Methods: A bibliometric analysis will be conducted on all TCIM-related preprints, since inception, and posted on preprint servers with TCIM subject filters. Preprints will be sourced from servers listed in the Accelerating Science and Publication in Biology directory which allow filtering by TCIM-related categories. The preprint server and URLs, preprint server’s disciplinary scope, ownership type, screening processes, external content indexing, permanence of content, preservation of content, and comments will be extracted. The number of TCIM-related preprints yielded, and which TCIM-related term each preprint server uses will be noted. Data will be extracted from each eligible preprint: preprint server, title, DOI, preprint posted date, status of preprint, journal of final publication, final publication date, type of preprint, abstract of preprint, authors, author affiliation(s), country of corresponding author, funders, number of views, number of downloads, number of comments, number of citations, number of versions, and keywords. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the bibliometric characteristics, and trend analysis will identify publication patterns over time.Conclusion: This protocol was developed for a study to identify trends in TCIM research dissemination, and contribute to a better understanding of how preprints are being used to advance the field

Scoping Review of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in HIV Prevention in Türkiye

Abstract Background Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medical -antiretroviral- prevention method that reduces the risk of HIV transmission during sexual intercourse or injection drug use. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) refers to taking medicine after risky exposure. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has recommended the integration of PrEP into the existing HIV prevention packages since 2015. In Türkiye, first PrEP Guideline was published in 2022. The aim of this study is to evaluate the literature gap on the PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention research in Türkiye. Methods This study was conducted in October 2023. Searches were performed using the keywords ‘HIV, AIDS’ and ‘Pre-exposure prophylaxis, PrEP, Post-exposure prophylaxis, PEP’ in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, TRDizin, and Dergipark for all years. ‘Türkiye, Turkey, Turkish’ were added into the keywords in international indexes, without using country filters. Inclusion criteria were research on PrEP or PEP for HIV, research conducted in or using data from Türkiye, publications in English/Turkish. Exclusion criteria were non-HIV topics, non-Turkish data, non-English/Turkish publications. Lists were merged, duplicates were removed. Inclusion-exclusion criteria were conducted at title and abstract level. Full texts of the included articles examined for bibliometric characteristics, study types, and key results. Results 1014 publications yielded, 993 evaluated, and 17 fully reviewed. Four discussed Türkiye’s PrEP practices (2018-2023); three analyzed PEP regimens; three were reviews on PrEP/PEP in Türkiye (2016-2022). Two original research articles explored PrEP awareness among Türkiye’s men having sex with men (2022) and infectious disease physicians’ attitudes toward PrEP (2020). Studies showed gaps in PrEP information and service access. Conclusions There are limited studies published on PrEP and PEP in HIV prevention in Türkiye. This study highlights the need for local research on the topic. Key messages • Evaluation of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) publications highlights gaps in HIV prevention research. • Limited literature on PrEP and PEP in HIV prevention emphasizing the need for further studies and improved access to PrEP information.

Research trends and mapping knowledge for maxillary sinus augmentation in oral and maxillofacial surgery

BackgroundThe method most frequently employed to alleviate the deficiency of vertical bone volume in the maxillary posterior region is maxillary sinus augmentation. Given its importance in the field of dental implants and its possible impact on implant survival, it is crucial to assess the caliber and bibliometric characteristics of research related to maxillary sinus augmentation. This study aimed to understand the development and trends of studies and guide future studies by performing a bibliometric analysis of research related to maxillary sinus augmentation. MethodsThe Web of Science database was searched on 29.05.2024 with the developed search strategy. Articles were listed in descending order according to the number of citations and analyzed using the Bibliometrix program prepared in R base. The articles were analyzed in four sections: performance analysis, word analysis, collaboration analysis, and thematic analysis. ResultsWang HL is the most frequently listed author on this topic with 24 h-indexes and 1686 total citations. The highest number of articles were published in 2017, with 102 articles with an average of 2.7 citations. The most popular keyword was "dental implants." with 426 usages. Italy and the USA are the countries that have published the most collaborative papers. Clinical Oral Implants Research comes at the top when evaluating the journals that publish on maxillary sinus augmentation based on the h-index. Basic research and technical-oriented studies between 1999 and 2005 have given way to more clinical and patient-oriented research. ConclusionThis bibliometric study will serve as a guide for future research by illustrating the existing state of knowledge and limitations regarding the development of sinus lifting methods, given the constantly growing demand for implant therapy.

Spanish participation in the social science and humanities research projects within the 7th European Union Framework Programme (2007-2013)

The objectives of this paper are to describe the Social Science and Humanities projects involving Spanish participation within the Seventh EU Framework Programme (FP7) (2007-2013), along with the scholarly output generated by these projects, and to compare the findings with the data from FP6 (2002-2006) in order to track their evolution. First, we determine the most significant characteristics of the projects with Spanish participation (duration, funding, topics, type of institution, etc.). Second, we analyse the scholarly production derived from a sample of projects taken from the Scopus database to analyse some bibliometric features. The results show an increase in the leadership and prominence of Spanish institutions, compared to FP6-SSH. In terms of scholarly outputs, none of the sources used (CORDIS, OpenAIRE and SCOPUS) allows a detailed study of scholarly production, although this output is characterized by articles written predominantly in English, published in first-quartile journals. Moreover, data showed that research funding for SSH may have long-term effects, with some outputs acknowledging funding being published a decade after the end of the project.

Identifying and Visualizing Global Research Trends and Hotspots of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Ultrasound: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical ultrasound have rapidly grown in recent years. Therefore, it is necessary to identify and visualize global research trends and hotspots of AI in medical ultrasound to provide guidance for further exploitation. This study aims to highlight the global research trends and hotspots of the top 100 most-cited papers related to AI in medical ultrasound by combining quantitative and visualization methods. Articles on AI in medical ultrasound were selected from the WoSCC database and ranked by citation count. After identifying the 100 most-cited papers, we conducted a quantitative and visualized analysis of bibliometric characteristics, including leading research countries, prominent institutions, key authors and journals, author clusters and collaborations, and keyword co-occurrence network analysis. The top 100 highly cited papers from the WoSCC database were published between 1999 and 2021, with total citations ranging from 91 to 1580. The most cited article was published in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging. The top three most prolific countries/regions were the United States, mainland China, and the United Kingdom. The most published institutions and journals were Idaho University and IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging. Twelve authors published more than four papers, with Suri, JS being the most productive author. The most studied topics were "ultrasound", "computer-aided diagnosis", and "segmentation". Ultrasonography of Superficial Organs was the main site that was studied the most. This study provides comprehensive insights into the characteristics of AI in medical ultrasound through quantitative and visualized analysis of the most highly cited literature. It serves as a valuable reference for the development and applications of AI, fostering potential collaborations within this domain.

Metabolic and bariatric surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: bibliometric analysis and visualisation from 1999 to 2023

ObjectivesMetabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) has garnered significant research interest. The main aim of this study was to analyse the unique characteristics of publications...

Research on aerobic fitness in children and adolescents: a bibliometric analysis based on the 100 most-cited articles.

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles to examine research trends, hot topics, and gaps in aerobic fitness research in children and adolescents, addressing the lack of evidence synthesis. The Web of Science Core Collection database was used for literature search, and bibliometric characteristics of the included research articles were imported and calculated. Descriptive statistics and visualizations by the VOS viewer were used for the presentation of bibliometric characteristics. The 100 most cited articles received an average of 104 citations. British Journal of Sports Medicine and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise were the two top journals that published aerobic fitness research in children and adolescents. The United States was the top country that contributed to the most-cited research articles. Three top research topics were identified from the analysis, such as neuroscience, developmental psychology, and aerobic health. Aerobic fitness research in children and adolescents has received much attention and interest since 2000. The most contributing authors in this research field were from developed countries, such as the United States, and cognition and health-related research were priorities.

Identifikasi Tren Penelitian Efisiensi Technology Transfer Office dengan Pendekatan Bibliometrika pada Database Jurnal Scopus

This study aims to identify the bibliometric characteristics of research related to factors affecting the efficiency of the Technology Transfer Office in the Scopus journal database since the beginning of the topic. The method used in this study is descriptive quantitative. This study identifies research trends, the most influential authors, documents with the most citations, the most occurring words, and other bibliometric information. The sample used was 444 publications in the form of articles and conference papers indexed by Scopus. The analysis tools used were R software version 4.3.2 and bibliometrix package version 4.1. The findings show that research interest in technology transfer efficiency continues to increase to date. Research directions show a continued focus on entrepreneurship and technological change, with additional emphasis on the role of public policy in supporting TTOs. This research contributes some information and insights into the extent to which the topic of office technology transfer efficiency is covered in articles and conference papers found in the Scopus journal database.

Hundred Most Cited Articles in Actinic Keratosis: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract Many articles have been published on actinic keratosis. Bibliometric analysis helps identify the most influential studies in a particular field, Our article was to identify the 100 most frequently cited references on actinic keratosis through bibliometric analysis. As of March 1, 2020, actinic keratosis was searched in the Web of Science database and ranked in order of the total number of citations. The top 100 most cited articles in actinic keratosis were analysed. The top 100 most cited articles on actinic keratosis were published between 1982 and 2020. The largest number of articles were published in a single interval in 2001–2005. The average annual citations increased first and then decreased. The total citations were positively correlated with annual citations. The 100 articles were classified into different research focuses: pathogenesis (33%), treatment (24%), clinical features and diagnosis (15%), pathophysiology (8%), epidemiology (5%), associated diseases (2%) and others (13%). Among these 100 articles, 5 were clinical trials, 14 focused on the association between actinic keratosis and P53, and 9 reported the association between actinic keratosis and 5-aminolevulinic acid. The 100 articles were published in 38 journals by 87 different first corresponding authors from 15 different countries, mostly in the USA and Australia. Stockfleth, E from the University of Berlin published the most articles as the corresponding author. The top 100 cited references of actinic keratosis were identified and their bibliometric characteristics were analysed to lay a foundation for further research.

Scientific output after the 2017, 2019 and 2021 meetings of the Sociedad Española de Neonatología

IntroductionThe sharing of research findings through communications at congresses and publications is essential for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aim was to determine the percentage of communications presented the biennial meetings of the Sociedad Española de Neonatología (SENeo, Spanish Society of Neonatology) eventually published as full-text articles in indexed peer-reviewed journals and their bibliometric characteristics. Material and methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study by reviewing the abstracts from the oral communications (OCs) in the 2017, 2019 and 2021 SENeo congresses. Then we searched for the authors in the MEDLINE and Scopus databases. We collected data on the authors, type of OC and bibliometric characteristics. ResultsThe sample included 525 OCs, and we found a publication rate of 40.38% corresponding to 212 publications, 78.8% of them in international journals. The most frequent journal of publication was Anales de Pediatría. The median and interquartile range values for the impact factor, quartile and number of citations were 2.86 (1.96–3.98), 2 (1−3) and 3 (0−7), respectively, with a remarkable increase in the impact factor for the most recent congresses. The median time elapsed to publication was 10 months (IQR, 1–23). The proportion published was higher for multicentre studies and those with a respiratory topic. ConclusionsThe frequency of publication for OCs submitted to SENeo congresses was similar to the frequency of publication for other paediatric congresses, with an impact factor that was above the mean of the congresses under study. The proportion of publication was higher for studies with a multicentre design or a respiratory topic.

Reproduce to validate: A comprehensive study on the reproducibility of economics research

AbstractJournals have pushed for transparency of research through data availability policies. Such data policies improve availability of data and code, but what is the impact on reproducibility? We present results from a large reproduction exercise for articles published in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, which has had a data availability policy since its inception in 2009. Out of 363 published articles, we assessed 274 articles. All articles provided some materials. We excluded 122 articles that required confidential or proprietary data or that required the replicator to otherwise obtain the data (44.5% of assessed articles). We attempted to reproduce 152 articles and were able to fully reproduce the results of 68 (44.7% of attempted reproductions). A further 66 (43.4% of attempted reproductions) were partially reproduced. Many articles required complex code changes even when at least partially reproduced. We collect bibliometric characteristics of authors, but find no evidence for author characteristics as determinants of reproducibility. There does not appear to be a citation bonus for reproducibility. The data availability policy of this journal was effective to ensure availability of materials, but is insufficient to ensure reproduction without additional work by replicators.

Literature survey and analysis of phytoremediation strategies for Cs-137 decontamination

Phytoremediation has become a sustainable solution for mitigating cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination and has been implemented in areas affected by the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters. Despite the absence of nuclear power plants in Indonesia, incidents of Cs-137 contamination have been reported in Batan Indah Housing Complex, emphasizing the need for effective decontamination techniques. The aim of this study was to analyze the bibliometric characteristics of research works on phytoremediation in addressing Cs-137 contamination during the last ten years (2013–2022) by foreign and Indonesian authors. This research is important both globally and in specific contexts, such as Indonesia, particularly in the context of policy and practical applications. For example, when facing issues like Cs-137 decontamination in the BATAN Indah area, the research can have local relevance and contribute to solving immediate problems. This study utilized the Scopus database and retrieved 2,123 article titles within this topic over the last decade. Several indicators were used to examine the publications: productivity of authors, collaboration between countries, top-cited articles, keywords analysis, and publication trends. The results show that the number of publications fluctuated over previous decade with an average publications age of 5.54 years. Onda Y from the University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan become the most prolific and collaborative author. Japan being the most productive and collaborative country, while Indonesia ranked 42nd with only 9 publications regarding the topics. The bibliometric analysis provides a foundation for understanding the development of science on this topic and uncovers that there is still plenty of space to conduct phytoremediation research in Indonesia, especially for Cs-137 contaminated soils, which have increased over the years.

Research trends and hotspots in the immune microenvironment related to hepatocellular carcinoma: A bibliometric and visualization study.

The immune microenvironment (IME) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) plays a pivotal role in determining patient outcomes and responses to treatment. This area is witnessing rapid growth in research interest. However, there is a lack of comprehensive bibliometric analyses that dissect trends and potential focal points in this field. To explore the evolution of research on the IME in HCC from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2023, using bibliometric methodologies. English articles and reviews concerning the IME of HCC were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection with a search date of December 31, 2023. The R package Bibliometrix was employed to compute basic bibliometric characteristics, illustrate collaborations among countries and authors, and create a three-field diagram illustrating the connections between authors, affiliations, and keywords. Analyses of country and institutional co-authorship, as well as keyword co-occurrence, were conducted using VOSviewer. Additionally, CiteSpace was utilized for the cite burst analysis of keywords and cited literature. The study encompassed 3125 documents in the research areas related to HCC of IME, revealing a substantial and continuous increase in the annual publication trend over time. China and Fudan University emerged as leading contributors, with 2103 and 165 publications, respectively. Frontiers in immunology was the most prolific journal in this domain. Among the top ten researchers in the field, eight are based in China. Key research terms identified include tumour microenvironment, expression, immunotherapy, and prognosis. The relationship between HCC and IME is receiving increasing attention, and related research is in a highly developed stage. Key focus areas, including IME and immune checkpoint inhibitors, immunotherapy are poised to be central to future research endeavors, offering promising pathways for further exploration.

Person-environment fit theory in built environment: a scoping review

ABSTRACT Person-Environment Fit (P-E Fit) theory is an important concept for studying the complex relationships between people and the environment and for explaining individual behaviors. Recent research regarding the built environment typically focuses on P-E Fit to achieve a harmonious relationship between people and their surroundings. However, comprehensive knowledge of this research topic is insufficient for practical applications and future developments. This paper adopts a scoping review method to summarize the bibliometric features and the core components (i.e. person, environment, fit, and outcomes) regarding P-E Fit theory in the context of built environments, and discusses several existing knowledge gaps: the narrow scope of the topics, the unclear mechanism, and the lack of proactive and dynamic views. Finally, a new P-E Fit model is developed, and its strengths for sustainable improvement of the built environment are discussed. This review deepens the understanding of the literature, refines the theoretical framework, and provides researchers, designers, and policymakers with tools for developing research programs and practices for providing people-centered built environments from a P-E Fit perspective.

Mapping the landscape: Bibliometric trends in gender diversity research (2013-2023)

This study delves into the realm of gender diversity research, by scrutinizing published scientific studies from 2013 to 2023. Using the Scopus repository, an analysis is conducted on bibliometric characteristics employing tools such as Vosviewer, R-studio, and SPAR-4. The results indicate a notable 211% surge in gender diversity publications over the span of a decade, predominantly in scholarly periodicals (72.64%). Notably, the United States and the United Kingdom dominate this field, accounting for nearly half of all related research. Eminent scholars such as Galbreath (USA) and Kulik (UK) are recognized for their scholarly contributions, while the journal "Academic Medicine" has emerged as a frontrunner in terms of paper dissemination. In contrast to the abundance of bibliometric analyses in the natural and life sciences, the social sciences, particularly gender diversity studies, have not received commensurate attention. This investigation addresses this gap by providing valuable insights into trends in academic publishing, prominent authors and publications, and the geographical distribution of contributions within this critical domain of social science. Through its comprehensive examination, this study enables future research endeavours by shedding light on significant contributions and areas warranting further exploration.

Global research status of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: A bibliometric analysis of hotspots, bursts, and trends

BackgroundResearch on intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) has recently gained attention. However, no bibliometric analysis was performed in the ICP research field. Therefore, the present study aimed to use bibliometric analysis to analyze the current research hotspots and identify global research status in ICP to reference for future research directions. MethodsWe comprehensively searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database from its inception to December 31, 2023. Articles and reviews related to ICP were downloaded as plain text file records. We used the VOSviewer and Citespace to perform the bibliometric analysis and visualization. The main bibliometric features were tabulated and calculated. ResultsA total of 1092 documents, including 921 original articles and 171 reviews, were identified in WoSCC. These publications were published in 395 journals by 4751 authors from 1250 institutions and 61 countries/regions. The global publication numbers exhibited a gradual upward trend. China, the United States, and the United Kingdom were top contributors to scientific research on ICP. King's College London, London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, and Sichuan University were the most productive institutions. Catherine Williamson had published the most papers and received the most total citations. The most productive journal was Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. The most cited paper was Beuers et al. in the Journal of Hepatology (2009). Citation burst terms showed that “risk factors” and “perinatal outcomes” were hotspots. “Inflammation”, “risk factors”, “perinatal outcomes”, and “bile acid” have gained attention in more recent research. ConclusionThe present study comprehensively summarizes the global research status and research trends in ICP. Our study identifies hotspots, collaborative networks, and trends that will provide new insights and guidance for further research in the field.

A bibliometric analysis of publications on emergency medicine in Türkiye.

Publications and literature related to emergency medicine (EM) have been consistently increasing. There are 4048 studies in total in the EM journals published until the present day in Türkiye in the Web of Science (WoS) database. Our aim is to define the bibliometric features of scientific studies published in EM journals in Türkiye, to gain insights into the trends of the literature. We retrospectively analyzed the bibliometric data of scientific studies published in EM journals in Türkiye until today on the WoS database related to the EM field. The bibliometrix package of R statistical software was used in the bibliometric analyses in the study. A total of 4048 scientific studies from Türkiye indexed on the WoS database from 10,263 authors in four different journals were analyzed. Among these, 3681 (90.9%) were articles, 188 (4.7%) were reviews, 97 (2.4%) were editorial material, 60 (1.5%) were letters, and 5 (0.1%) were corrections. Average number of citations per study was 3.6, with the most cited study having 2016 citations. The most frequent title's words were emergency, patient, and acute. This study shows that there is an increasing trend in the number of EM publications and citations in Türkiye with the first most cited study having 2016 citations, and the top contributing countries were Türkiye, Iran, and India. The results of this study may be useful in understanding the historical and prospective development of EM, including the identification of general information about its publications, differentiation of the top-cited ones, and presentation of a bibliometric analysis of scientific activity to date.

CLUSTERING SUNDANESE CULTURAL ARTICLES ON GOOGLE SCHOLAR: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW

This study aims to analyze the bibliometric characteristics of articles on Google Scholar indexed Sundanese Culture published in 2016-2021 which were accessed in June 2022. Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis and published content in the Google Scholar database. Results: Based on the specified protocol, 219 articles about Sundanese culture over the last 6 years met the inclusion criteria. The frequency of articles is spread across 195 national and international journals with the use of Indonesian language articles 153 articles (70%) and 67 articles (30%) using English. Three ranks of affiliated institutions that are productive in publishing articles on the theme of Sundanese culture, namely Padjadjaran University (39 articles), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (21 articles) and Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati (21 articles). Conclusion: Over the last 6 years scientific publications on the theme of Sundanese culture have provided an overview of the dynamics and value factors of local wisdom identity and cultural preservation in the aspects of art, language, tourism development, character education and cultural and religious synergy between Sundanese and Islam. In terms of various scientific backgrounds and/or study programs, researchers see that the field of communication studies is the most productive "trend" in studying Sundanese cultural themes, so that there is an opportunity to foster further discussion and research on Sundanese culture in certain disciplines and/or in an interdisciplinary manner. multi or cross disciplinary can be a common concern.

Surgical Techniques for Lymphovenous Bypass: A Review

Background: Lymphedema is a progressive, debilitating disease that may affect up to 250 million individuals worldwide. Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) remains the first line of treatment for lymphedema, and surgical treatment currently has no formally established role. In recent years, lymphovenous bypass (LVB) has emerged as a potentially efficacious intervention to improve patients' objective and subjective measures of lymphedema. Despite this promise, there are few evidence-based recommendations to inform the adoption of the practice. Methods: A narrative review of the present literature on LVB was performed through a query of records using various combinations of Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms and keywords such as “lymphatic vessels,” “lymphedema,” “breast cancer lymphedema,” “surgical anastomosis,” “lymphovenous bypass,” “lymphovenous anastomosis.” The articles were assessed for 1) bibliometric characteristics, 2) preoperative evaluation, 2) operative techniques, 3) postoperative regimens, and 4) outcome measures. Results: The sixty-year evolution of LVB has transformed rapidly in response to technological advances in the last two decades. The geographically distributed investigation of these surgical innovations has prompted a fragmentation of LVB practice. As original research outpaces literature review, there needs to be more consistency in terminology, perioperative practices, and evaluation of outcomes of LVB, which challenge systematic analysis. The systematic reviews to date emphasize the ability of LVB to improve objective measures such as limb circumference. Still, the inconsistent use of subjective measures limits our appreciation of the collective improvement in patient-reported outcomes. Moreover, there are a limited number of accepted methods for patient selection, preoperative evaluation, and surgical planning, with many surgical techniques employed. Conclusion: The unifying principles and scientific evidence must be clarified to guide an overarching consensus before the widespread adoption of LVB. This article aims to synthesize recommendations and current institutional preferences concerning the research and clinical applications of LVB. The collaboration and continued refining of these practices will be necessary to establish the role of LVB in the treatment and prevention of lymphedema.