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Global research trends, citation impact, and collaboration networks in penile fracture: a bibliometric analysis
Abstract
Aims: Penile fracture is a rare but clinically significant urological emergency that may result in erectile dysfunction, penile curvature, and long-term complications if not promptly managed. Despite its clinical importance, the global research landscape on penile fracture remains fragmented and limited in scope. Bibliometric analysis provides an opportunity to systematically evaluate scientific productivity, citation impact, and collaboration networks in this field. The aim of this study was to conduct the first comprehensive bibliometric mapping of penile fracture research, focusing on publication productivity, citation performance, collaboration patterns, and emerging thematic trends.
Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection database covering the period 1980 2024. A comprehensive search strategy with predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria was applied to identify original articles related to penile fracture. Data extraction and analysis were performed using Microsoft Excel and BibExcel. Visual mapping and network analyses, including co-authorship, co-occurrence of keywords, and bibliographic coupling, were conducted using VOSviewer.
Results: A total of 255 original research articles were identified, authored by 1.064 researchers from 36 countries and published across 93 journals. The United States, Turkiye, and Egypt were the most productive countries, while the Journal of Urology, Urology, and the Journal of Sexual Medicine emerged as the most influential journals. Leading authors included Favorito LA, Koifman L, and Barros R. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed strong associations between “penile fracture,” “erectile dysfunction,” and “trauma,” while emerging trends highlighted diagnostic modalities such as ultrasonography and MRI. Bibliographic coupling identified a limited number of pivotal publications shaping the knowledge base.
Conclusion: This study provides the first comprehensive bibliometric evaluation of penile fracture research, highlighting global publication trends, influential contributors, and evolving research themes. The findings underscore the need for increased international collaboration and methodologically robust prospective studies to strengthen the evidence base. By identifying research gaps and emerging priorities, this study not only strengthens the scientific evidence base but may also inform future guideline development and optimize clinical management strategies for this rare but significant urological emergency.

Keywords : Bibliometrics, wounds and injuries, urology, emergency service, hospital, internationality

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Volume 7, Issue 6, 2025
Page : 743-750
https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1767395
Article Information
Received : 17 Ağu 2025
Accepted : 26 Eki 2025
Published : 26 Eki 2025
Corresponding Author :

Veysi Siber: Department of Emergency Medicine, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye

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Citation : Siber V, Öktem Ç. Global research trends, citation impact, and collaboration networks in penile fracture: a bibliometric analysis. Anatolian Curr Med J. 2025;7(6):743-750. doi:10.38053/acmj.1767395

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