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Harvard University was the most prolific institution (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 103). The United States, England, and Canada were identified as the predominant contributing countries with a total of 1,521 publications. There was a notable shift in research focus areas over time, with recent emphasis being placed on pediatric surgery, COVID-19-related studies, and orthopedics. Future trends may involve teleconsulting, ameliorating the quality and safety of telemedicine, and improving satisfaction levels of patients and caregivers when they are using telemedicine.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study reveals that the rapid and sustained advancement in TSPs, significantly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, and huge gaps between developed countries and developing countries. 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