OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Current Urology Reports is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Interventional Pain Management in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain	54
Microhematuria in Women Presenting for Overactive Bladder	46
The Microbiome and Urolithiasis: Current Advancements and Future Challenges	43
A Common Path: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Müllerian and Wolffian Duct Anomalies	35
Contemporary Use of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging in Suspected Urolithiasis in Pregnancy	34
Re-appraisal of Standard of Care Imaging to Identify Predictors of Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Bladder and Upper Tract Urothelial Cancers	26
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Urologic Practice and Training	26
Smart Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections: is Artificial Intelligence the Fast-Lane Solution?	25
Multiomics in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Current Landscape and Future Directions for Precision Medicine	24
The Role of Diet in Kidney Stone Pathogenesis and Prevention	24
Size Distribution of Fragments by High-power Holmium Laser Lithotripsy in MiniPCNL with Suction	20
Hydrometrocolpos: a Contemporary Review of the Last 5 Years	20
Rethinking Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer: Embracing PrNLMP for Precision and Progress	19
Prostatic Arterial Embolization for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated with Benign Prostatic Enlargement	19
Current State of Non-surgical Devices for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence	18
Metastasis-Directed Therapy for Oligometastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: An Alternative to ADT?	17
Aesthetic Penile Augmentation Procedures: A Comprehensive and Current Perspective	16
An Update on Female Urethral Stricture Disease	15
Algorithm-Based Approach to the Histological Routine Diagnosis of Renal Oncocytic Tumors in Core Biopsy Specimens	14
Novel Intraoperative Applications of Fluorescence Imaging Using Indocyanine Green in Pediatric Urology	14
Voiding Dysfunction in Transgender Patients: What We Know and What We Do Not Know	13
Potential of AI-Driven Chatbots in Urology: Revolutionizing Patient Care Through Artificial Intelligence	12
Thulium Fiber Laser Behavior on Tissue During Upper- and Lower-Tract Endourology	12
The Use of Neutrophil Gelatinase–Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Urinary Tract Obstruction: a Systematic Review	12
Guiding Clinical Decision Making for Surgical Incontinence Treatment After Prostatectomy: A Review of the Literature	12

Enhancing Male Fertility Through AI-Based Management of Varicoceles	12
Online Collaborative Learning in Urology	11
Ureteral Wall Thickness Measurement and Spontaneous Stone Passage A Narrative Review	11
Robotic Surgery for Stone Disease	11
Cystectomy for Benign Indications	11
Advancements in Surgical Performance Evaluation and Feedback	11
Role of the Renin–Angiotensin System Components in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Literature Review	11
Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females	11
Update on Urethral Bulking for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women	11
Financial Toxicity for Female Patients with Urinary Incontinence	11
Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment	10
Circumferential Inferior Vena Cavectomy Without Caval Replacement in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus	10
Reconstruction Techniques After Partial Nephrectomy: Classic vs. Sutureless Approach—A Narrative Review	10
Outcomes Associated with the Endourological Management of Stent Encrustation: Findings from a Literature Review on Behalf of the EAU YAU Urolithiasis Group	10
Office-Based Procedures for BPH	10
Evaluation and Management of Recurrent Pelvic Organ Prolapse	9
Role, Cost, and Availably of Urinary pH Monitoring for Kidney Stone Disease—A Systematic Review of the Literature	9
The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Platforms for the Assessment of Penile Curvature: A Scoping Review	9
Management Strategy for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 3 Lesions	9
Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas with Aggressive Behavior Display Low Intratumor Heterogeneity at the Histological Level	9
Review of Vaginal Approaches to Apical Prolapse Repair	9
Is Active Surveillance Too Active?	9
The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Peyronie’s Disease	8
Prevention of Penile Prosthesis Infection	8
Local Therapeutics for the Treatment of Oligo Metastatic Prostate Cancer	8
Urologic Manifestations of Nonrelaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Insights on Clinical Workup and Management	8
Kidney Xenotransplantation: Are We Ready for Prime Time?	8
Ultrasound-Guided PCNL — Why Are We Still Performing Exclusively Fluoroscopic Access?	8
Imaging of Prenatal and Neonatal Intra-abdominal Genitourinary Tumors: a Review of the Literature	8
Living Donor Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation: a New Standard of Care?	8
Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature	7
Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms during the Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer	7
Three-Dimensional Virtual Models in Robot Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Needed Tool in the Era of Precision Surgery	7
A Perspective of the Urinary Microbiome in Lower Urinary Tract Infections — A Review	7
Modern Management of Fournier’s Gangrene	7
Risk Factors and Contemporary Management Options for Pain and Discomfort Experienced During a Prostate Biopsy	7
Innate Versus Acquired: A Review of Predictive Technical Aptitude Assessments in Surgical Trainee Selection	7
Support for the Struggling Learner in Urology	6
“Defining the Drip: A Systematic Review of Incontinence Definitions and Predictors Following HoLEP”	6
Artificial Intelligence Modeling and Priapism	6
Review of the Economics of Surgical Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia	6
A SWOT Analysis of Urology Residency	6
Correction to: Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature	6
Diet Adherence in Urolithiasis Patients: a Mini Review	6
The Diagnosis and Management of Urosymphyseal Fistula with Pubic Osteomyelitis	6
Unraveling the Complexities of Uretero-Enteric Strictures: A Modern Review	6
Financial and Business Literacy Among Urology Residents: Is this a Problem and How Can We Better Prepare Residents for their Careers?	6
Urge Urinary Incontinence and Pregnancy: A Systematic Review	6
Management of Kidney Stone Disease in Pregnancy: A Practical and Evidence-Based Approach	6
A Review of Mentorship in Urology: Are We Satisfied?	6

Surgical Complications in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment	6
Improving Outcomes in Urological Surgery for the Elderly: Strategies for Optimization and Risk Reduction	6
Imaging Features of Renal Masses to Select Optimal Candidates for Tumor Enucleation Partial Nephrectomy	5
The Use of Social Media for Medical Education Within Urology: a Journey Still in Progress	5
Adult Hypospadias Outcomes for the Pediatric Urologist	5
An Update of In Vivo Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy: Results from a Systematic Review	5
The Role of Transurethral BPH Surgeries in Management of Urinary Symptoms in Prostate Cancer Patients, Narrative Review	5
Management Strategies for Patients with Non-Infectious Cystitis: A Review of the Literature	5
Management of Stone Disease in the Spina Bifida Patient	5
Pharmacotherapy in Stress Urinary Incontinence; A Literature Review	5
Improving Gender Diversity in Urologic Residency Training	5
Digital Rectal Exam in Prostate Cancer Screening and Elevated PSA Work-up—Is there a role anymore?	5
Comparison of Robot-Assisted Versus Open Partial Nephrectomy for Treating Renal Malignancies With An Emphasis on Oncological Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of The Literature	5
The Extended Utilization of Bulking Agents in Pediatric Urology	5
Telemedicine in Endourology for Patient Management and Healthcare Delivery: Current Status and Future Perspectives	5
Intravascular Ultrasound for the Evaluation and Management of Retroperitoneal, Genitourinary Malignancies	5
Incisional Hernia after Robotic Urological Surgery	4
Combination and Novel Pharmacologic Agents for OAB	4
Should Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Be the Standard of Care?	4
Advancing Urology Resident Surgical Autonomy	4
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Sexual Dysfunction: Review of the Impact of New Medical and Surgical Therapies on Sexual Health	4
Reviewing the Current State of Renal Cell Carcinoma with a Tumor Thrombus: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Metastasis, and Systemic Therapy	4
Fertility Preservation in Children and Adolescents: Where We Are and Where We Are Going	4
Clinical Implications of the Molecular and Genomic Landscape of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma	4
Management of Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Achieving A Clinical Complete Response after Neoadjuvant Therapy: Evidence and Consideration for Active Surveillance	4
Genomics in active surveillance and post-prostatectomy patients: A review of when and how to use effectively	4
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Devices, and Sexual Medicine	4
Current Applications and Limitations of Augmented Reality in Urological Surgery: A Practical Primer and ‘State of the Field’	4
Same Day Discharge After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy	4
Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Renal Masses: Where Do We Stand?	4
Educating the Educator: Understanding Essential Components of Contemporary Urology Residency Training	4
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: An Update	4
Interobserver Agreement and Accuracy in Interpreting mpMRI of the Prostate: a Systematic Review	4
The Potential Role of Persister Cells in Urinary Tract Infections	4
ALARA in Urology: Steps to Minimise Radiation Exposure During All Parts of the Endourological Journey	4
Residency Surgical BPH Training Paradigms from MIST to HOLEP	4
Role of Bladder Functional Testing Prior to Surgeries for Benign Prostatic Obstruction	3
Technical Aspects and Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Ureteroscopy: Is It Ready for Primetime?	3
Testosterone and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Narrative Review	3
A Review of Urinary Tract Endometriosis	3
Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on Organ Donation and Kidney Transplantation in Latin America	3
Rapid Lifestyle Recommendations to Improve Urologic, Heart and Overall Health	3
Robotic Peritoneal Flap vs. Perineal Penile Inversion Techniques for Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty	3
Prostatitis: A Review	3
Unlocking Peer Review: Elevating Scholarly Writing and Research Competence in Urology Residency	3
Flaps and Grafts in Robotic Reconstructive Surgery	3
Developing a Physician-Led Model for Research Mentorship in Academic Urology	3
Managing Radiation Exposure to Endourologists during Pregnancy	3
Outcomes of Paediatric Cystine Stone Management: Results of a Systematic Review	3
Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Prostate Cancer	3
Assessment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Genomic Biomarkers Using Artificial Intelligence: a Systematic Review	3
Recent Advances in Surgical Simulation For Resident Education	3