Acupuncture intervention for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a VOSviewer and CiteSpace based bibliometric analysis

Corresponding author: Yang Ming, yyym0804@sina.com

DOI: 10.12201/bmr.202602.00017

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  Abstract: Objective To explore the research trends, core themes, and development directions of acupuncture therapy in the field of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods Literature related to BPH acupuncture treatment was retrieved from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP databases up to December 2, 2024. Bibliometric and visual analyses were conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace.Results A total of 338 articles were included. Annual publication volume showed an upward trend, peaking in 2021. Core authors such as Zhan Min and Yang Tao contributed significantly, while Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine emerged as a high-yield institution, though cross-institutional collaboration remained limited. High-frequency keywords included “prostatic hyperplasia” and “electroacupuncture”. Research focused on acupoint selection patterns and therapy optimization. Efficacy evaluation shifted from single effectiveness rates to multidimensional indicators such as IPSS scores and residual urine volume.Conclusion Research on acupuncture for BPH is rapidly advancing. Future studies should strengthen cross-institutional collaboration, integrate modern technologies to explore objective efficacy indicators, and optimize clinical protocols.

  Key words: Acupuncture therapy; Retention of urine; Prostatic hypertrophy; Bibliometrics; Knowledge mapping; Knowledge Graph

  Submit time: 6 February 2026

  Copyright: The copyright holder for this preprint is the author/funder, who has granted biomedRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity.
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