Jeffrey Ariesta Putra, Kartika Ratna Pertiwi
Introduction: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is widely used in the management of biliary and pancreatic disorders but carries a significant risk of complications, including post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), cholangitis, haemorrhage, and duodenal perforation. Despite technological advancements, these adverse events remain a global concern. A bibliometric analysis can elucidate publication trends, collaborative networks, and emerging themes in this evolving field. Aim: To analyze global research trends, authorship patterns, institutional and country contributions, and thematic shifts in post-ERCP complication research published between 2019 and 2025. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database. Articles and reviews in English, published between January 2019 and April 2025, were retrieved using a structured search strategy targeting ERCP complications. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer (v1.6.20) to map publication trends, co-authorship networks, institutional output, country distribution, and keyword co-occurrence. Results: A total of 3,113 publications met the inclusion criteria. The number of articles increased steadily, peaking in 2024. The United States, Japan, and China were the most prolific contributors. “Post-ERCP pancreatitis” emerged as the dominant theme, while recent years showed increasing focus on prevention, prediction models, and artificial intelligence. Collaboration was highly centralised among high-income countries, with limited representation from low-and middle-income regions. Conclusions: Global research landscape on ERCP complications is expanding, with a shift towards data-driven and preventive strategies. However, disparities in research quality, institutional dominance, and limited international inclusivity persist. Greater global collaboration and targeted capacity-building are essential to ensure equitable progress in ERCP safety and complication management. © 2025, Index Copernicus International. All rights reserved.
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
