# Current research status and hotspots of precancerous lesions of gastric cancer: a bibliometric analysis

## TL;DR

This paper uses bibliometric analysis to track global research trends on precancerous gastric lesions, identifying key topics and leading contributors in the field.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of precancerous gastric cancer research trends from 2005 to 2024.

## Key findings

- The number of publications on precancerous gastric lesions increased year-on-year from 2005 to 2024.
- China, Peking University, and the journal World Journal of Gastroenterology led in research output.
- Keywords like 'Helicobacter pylori' and 'atrophic gastritis' emerged as central topics in PLGC research.

## Abstract

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide, and its lack of specific symptoms presents a significant challenge for early diagnosis. Therefore, the identification and detection of precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) are essential for its prevention. We performed a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to explore the research trends and emerging topics in this field, aiming to deepen our understanding of PLGC.

This study utilizes a bibliometric approach with network analysis to explore the progress and trends in PLGC research. The findings aim to provide a foundation and guidance for further in-depth investigations into PLGC.

This study used VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to collect relevant literature on PLGC from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period from 2005 to 2024. Data visualization analysis was performed on the number of publications, countries, institutions, journals, authors, keywords, and citation counts of these articles.

A total of 1,141 relevant articles were included in the analysis. The results showed a year-on-year increase in the number of publications from 2005 to 2024. The country, institution, author, and journal with the highest publication output in this field were China, Peking University, Wei-Cheng You, and World Journal of Gastroenterology, respectively. The most frequently occurring keywords in the PLGC field were “Helicobacter pylori,” “intestinal metaplasia,” “risk,” “infection,” and “atrophic gastritis.” Additionally, “chronic atrophic gastritis” and “inflammation” have emerged as hot topics for future research.

This bibliometric analysis highlights the hot topics and emerging trends in PLGC research, aiming to provide valuable guidance for future studies. Our findings indicate that mechanistic studies and clinical diagnosis will be key areas of focus in upcoming research.