Distribution of the included publications across article types
| Publication type | Number of studies |
|---|---|
| Primary research article | |
| Clinical study | 26 |
| Clinical case study | 10 |
| Clinical simulation study | 9 |
| Animal model study | 6 |
| Technical study | 9 |
| Secondary research article (review) | 5 |
| Analysis | 5 |
| Editorial/commentary | 6 |
| Letter to the editor | 11 |
| Total | 87 |