Global Research Trends on Gastric Cancer and Atrophic Gastritis: A Bibliometric Analysis

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Researchers at Changchun University of Chinese Medicine have conducted a comprehensive analysis of studies on the association between gastric cancer and chronic atrophic gastritis. The study, published in Discover Oncology, aimed to evaluate research progress, identify developmental trends, and provide guidance for future studies addressing the interrelationship between the two conditions. The analysis included 1062 articles published between 2003 and 2025, revealing a steady increase in publications each year, with China, Japan, and the USA being the most productive countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found a steady increase in publications on gastric cancer and chronic atrophic gastritis between 2003 and 2025, with a total of 1062 articles included in the analysis.
  • China Medical University contributed the highest number of publications, while Yuan, Y, and Correa, P were identified as the most productive and highly cited authors.
  • The analysis revealed that factors influencing the progression from chronic atrophic gastritis to gastric cancer and endoscopic resection (ER) represent current research hotspots.
  • The study suggests that future research trends are likely to emphasize gastric cancer screening, diagnosis, and the application of artificial intelligence technologies.
  • The most productive countries in the field of gastric cancer and chronic atrophic gastritis research are China, Japan, and the USA.
  • The leading journals in the field, based on publication numbers and citation frequency, are World Journal of Gastroenterology and Gastroenterology.

Statistics:

  • 1062 articles published between 2003 and 2025 were included in the analysis.
  • 75% of the articles were published in the last 5 years (2020-2025).
  • China contributed 35% of the total articles, followed by Japan with 20%, and the USA with 15%.
  • The term "gastric cancer" was cited 1056 times, making it the most frequently used keyword in the analyzed articles.
  • The co-cited reference analysis indicated that 70% of the articles cited articles from the past 5 years (2020-2025).

Sources:

  • Global research trends on the association between gastric cancer and chronic atrophic gastritis: a bibliometric analysis. Discover Oncology, 2025,16(1):1-20. Publisher: Springer. DOI: https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12672-025-03392-4.