Background

As the field of metabolic surgery (MS) continues to undergo substantial growth, the need to identify seminal studies within this domain becomes increasingly crucial. This study aims to provide a comprehensive 10-year update on the most frequently cited articles in MS.

Methods

Utilizing the SCOPUS database, we identified the top 100 most cited articles in MS in 2023. Beyond assessing the most frequently cited works, this study also examines articles with the most citations per year and explores the citation trends of the three most cited works.

Results

The average number of citations per article increased from 383.5 in 2013 to an impressive 889.5. Forty-four of the papers from the original top 50 list were included in the current list. Schauer's STAMPEDE trial demonstrated the most substantial increase in ranking from 2013. Most of the articles were published in 2004 (n=10). The most studied procedure overall was Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), featured as a primary topic or subtopic in 48% of the articles.

Conclusions

As the landscape of MS expands, the reassessment of top-cited scientific articles becomes imperative. Many of the articles listed in 2013 persisted in the 10-year update, mirroring the significant growth observed in the MS field during the early 2000's. The increased citation count is likely indicative of the expanding influence of MS research. Despite RYGB maintaining its status as the most studied procedure, a noticeable uptick in interest in sleeve gastrectomy post-2009 is evident.