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- Medical tourism in India: a systematic literature reviewPublication . Safdar, Muhammad Adnan; Pintassilgo, PedroBackground: India became a popular destination for medical tourists seeking economical, highquality care. This study highlights the importance of understanding medical tourism in India through a comprehensive literature analysis. Objective: The goal of this study is to gain a thorough understanding of the main trends in medical tourism in India and identify the key topics of research in the field. Methodology: The approach taken in this study involves undertakings a systematic literature review on medical tourism in India. The PRISMA flowchart was used to find and choose pertinent studies from the Scopus database. A total of 210 items were found after the initial search. The titles and abstracts were checked for articles that did not fit the inclusion requirements. In the end, 34 studies were selected and examined. Results: Articles discussing on medical tourism in India have been featured in a variety of journals. These journals encompassed areas like tourism, healthcare, medicine, socio-economic and various interdisciplinary fields. Notably, the research trajectory on medical tourism in India exhibits an upward trend, particularly evident between 2011 and 2019, indicating a sustained and growing interest. The literature on medical tourism in India encompass a range of topics including healthcare facilities and infrastructures, the travel industry, economic impacts across business sectors, ethical and bioethical issues, market analysis and trends, assessment of patient expectations and experiences. Conclusion: The systematic literature review has offered a wide range perspective on medical tourism in India. Through this examination, it becomes evident that there is a dearth of comprehensive research and in this area. This finding features the significant opportunities available for researchers and practitioners to explore into and effectively tackle the complex challenges within this domain. For the future expansion, it is essential to promote its growth with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and sustainability of the healthcare system.