The United States leads the global landscape in top-cited scientific publications in surgery, significantly outpacing China and Italy. Notably, emerging countries like India reflect rapid growth, with a year-on-year increase of 39.79%, indicating a potential for more influence in future contributions. While traditional leaders like Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan see steady progress, countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and Ukraine show dramatic increases suggestive of emerging capabilities and enhanced research output. Despite some fluctuations, notably Belgium's decline and Malta's sharp fall, most countries maintain upward trends supported by technological and academic advancements.
Future trends indicate a surge in multi-national collaborations, spurred by digital connectivity and global health initiatives, which may further diversify and enrich the geographic distribution of impactful research in surgical sciences.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Surgery by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,420 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 653.09 | 2023 | +20.04% | +27.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 272.07 | 2023 | +3.98% | +12.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 228.38 | 2023 | +3.52% | +6.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 222.37 | 2023 | +8.33% | +7.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 192.5 | 2023 | +1.06% | +3.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 150.87 | 2023 | +32.93% | +39.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 127.88 | 2023 | +6.29% | +0.017% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 125.3 | 2023 | +2.93% | +5.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 124.55 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.03% | View data |
