Decoding the Scientific Echo: A Bibliometric Dissection of Three Decades of Research on Laryngeal Cancer Metastasis

Laryngeal cancer invasion and metastasis, the primary causes of mortality, have generated a vast scientific knowledge base. This study employs bibliometrics to decode this intellectual landscape, mapping its evolutionary structure and identifying pivotal collaborations. Based on 3866 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (1996-2025), a comprehensive visual analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and COOC. The results reveal a robust upward trend in scholarly output, with China emerging as the dominant contributor. Fudan University, Harbin Medical University, and Sun Yat-sen University led in publication volume, while network analysis identified Harbin Medical University and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences as central collaborative hubs. Thematically, research has concentrated on "Prognosis," "Radiotherapy," and "Neck Dissection," forming distinct, specialized clusters. In conclusion, this bibliometric analysis reveals a China-led surge in research driven by key clinical themes. However, the field is characterized by specialized clusters rather than a fully integrated network. Future progress requires fostering synergistic global collaborations to bridge these thematic divides and accelerate clinical translation.