Exploring Trends in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Research in Asia: A Bibliometric Analysis

Background/Objectives: This study aims to depict trends in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy research in Asian countries. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was performed in April 2024 utilizing the SCOPUS database. The keywords “Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy” OR “Endo-DCR” OR “Endonasal Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy” were used. Data cleaning was then performed. Microsoft Excel and Vosviewer software were used to analyze data. Results: 730 articles and 37 keywords were yielded after exclusion. Our analysis revealed a notable increase in Endoscopic Dacrycocystorhinostomy publications from the early 2000s, with a significant surge post-2010. India and China were the leading contributors to Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy research in Asia. Keywords such as “endoscopy”, “silicone tube”, and “epiphora” were commonly used. However, keywords like “mitomycin C”, “mucosal flap” and “success rate” were infrequently found. Conclusions: The emergence of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy publications witnessed a notable increase from 1972 to 2023 with most studies affiliated to India and China. Certain keywords such as “mitomycin C”, “mucosal flap”, “revision”, “laser”, “drill”, and “success rate” were infrequently used.