P04 Bibliometric study in global sugery

Abstract Background In 2015, The Lancet Commission on Global surgery (LCoGS) published a report highlighting the growing burden of surgical disease worldwide. need for research was emphasised in developing high-quality care, especially lower and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aim to assess current state global research, illuminate trends within discuss impact report. Methods A literature search identified all clinical field between 2015 2019. Three databases - MEDLINE, Web Science Cochrane Library were used identify articles screened by minimum two independent authors against eligibility criteria, using method adapted from PRISMA guidelines. These categorised describe including number published, conditions, study types, geographical author distribution. All methods utilised have adhered an a-priori protocol. Results 1,495 5,272 eligible analysed. increased 288 314 65% focused conditions treatable with basic interventions. 49% involved high income countries. Conclusion summarised since publication LCoGS Though output is still minimal greatest need, overall trend highlights progression made LMICs, notably through establishing collaborations. Our findings demonstrate additional efforts are necessary further improve LMICs. Take-home message Research