Global Scientific in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Scientometric Analysis

Background Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), the predominant primary histological subtype of liver malignancy, arises in the context of chronic liver disease. This study aims to construct a scientific map, conduct structural analysis, examine evolutionary trends, and identify emerging trends in the corpus of published research on HCC. Materials and Methods This descriptive survey employs scientometric analysis, using bibliographic records obtained from the Web of Science (WOS) to recognize the core documents central to research topics in the field. Results A total of 98,310 documents, all of which exclusively consist of journal articles, were extracted. Key words frequently associated with hepatocellular carcinoma include "hepatocellular carcinoma," "cirrhosis," "survival," and "management." Conclusion The results of the present study establish a framework delineating the evolution of key research themes in HCC over time, illustrating how researchers have responded to various milestones in its development. Identifying the most efficient methods, with the least prescribed dose yet the most therapeutic impact, remains of paramount importance.