International Brazilian Journal of Urology

Article	Citations
Impact of COVID-19 on clinical practice, income, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urologists	40
Bricker ileal conduit vs. Cutaneous ureterostomy after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: a systematic review	34
Management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children update and recommendations on medical treatment	30
Deep learning model-assisted detection of kidney stones on computed tomography	29
Prognostic predictors of lymph node metastasis in penile cancer: a systematic review	26
Staghorn renal stones: what the urologist needs to know	26
Comparison of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones >2cm: a systematic review and meta-analysis	25
Available evidence on HIFU for focal treatment of prostate cancer: a systematic review	25
Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents	24
Oxidative origin of sperm DNA fragmentation in the adult varicocele	23
High pressure endoscopic irrigation: impact on renal histology	22
The combined effect of lifestyle intervention and antioxidant therapy on sperm DNA fragmentation and seminal oxidative stress in IVF patients: a pilot study	22
Implementation and outcomes of HugoTM RAS System in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy	22
Long term outcomes of one-stage augmentation anterior urethroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Partial nephrectomy provides equivalent oncologic outcomes and better renal function preservation than radical nephrectomy for pathological T3a renal cell carcinoma: A meta-analysis	20
SARS-CoV-2 and Multi-Organ damage – What men's health specialists should know about the COVID-19 pathophysiology	19
Vaginoplasty tips and tricks	18
Intra-renal pressure and temperature during ureteroscopy: Does it matter?	18
Efficacy and safety of various surgical treatments for proximal ureteral stone ≥10mm: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	17
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy with 3D preoperative surgical planning: video presentation of the florentine experience	17
Efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation added to bladder training in women with idiopathic overactive bladder: A prospective randomized controlled trial	17
Neurovascular bundle preservation in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: How I do it after 15.000 cases	16
Current pharmacotherapy of overactive bladder	16
Periodontal disease and the risk of prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of cohort studies	16
Nerve-sparing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: how I do it after 15.000 cases	15

Effects of Covid-19 on male reproductive system	15
Survival nomogram for patients with bone metastatic renal cell carcinoma: A population-based study	15
The association between body mass index and varicocele: A meta-analysis	15
Neurogenic bladder – concepts and treatment recommendations	15
Is there a role for sacral neuromodulation in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction?	14
Contemporary techniques of da Vinci SP radical prostatectomy: multicentric collaboration and expert opinion	14
Dietary and circulating vitamin D and risk of renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis of observational studies	13
68Ga-Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (pet) in prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Contemporary considerations in the management and treatment of lower pole stones	13
Safety and efficacy of “on-demand” tramadol in patients with premature ejaculation: an updated meta-analysis	13
One week pre-operative oral antibiotics for percutaneous nephrolithotomy reduce risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Erectile function after partial penectomy for penile cancer	13
Single-use flexible ureteroscopes: update and perspective in developing countries. A narrative review	13
Multicenter comparative study of open, laparoscopic, and robotic pyeloplasty in the pediatric population for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO)	12
Quality of life in enuretic children	12
Incontinence after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a reverse systematic review	12
Diagnosis and management of infertility due to ejaculatory duct obstruction: summary evidence	12
Trifecta achievement in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of predictive factors	12
The Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma syndrome: an overview on mechanisms, diagnosis and management	12
Changes in male sexuality after urologic cancer: a narrative review	11
Da Vinci SP radical prostatectomy: a multicentric collaboration and step-by-step techniques	11
Proteomic research and diagnosis in bladder cancer: state of the art review	11
The role of immunotherapy in advanced renal cell carcinoma	11
Recombinant gonadotropin therapy to improve spermatogenesis in nonobstructive azoospermic patients – A proof of concept study	10
Testicular arteries anatomy applied to fowler-sthephens surgery in high undescended testis – a narrative review	10
The role of primary inguinal surgical debulking for locally advanced penile cancer followed by reconstruction with myocutaneous flap	10
Treatment of renal lower pole stones: an update	10
Semen quality from patients affected by seminomatous and non-seminomatous testicular tumor	10
Assessment of the complexity of renal tumors by nephrometry (R.E.N.A.L. score) with CT and MRI images versus 3D reconstruction model images	10
A comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of treating primary nocturnal enuresis with Solifenacin Plus Desmopressin, Tolterodine Plus Desmopressin, and Desmopressin alone: a randomized controlled	10
Use of flaps in inguinal lymphadenectomy in metastatic penile cancer	10
The impact of COVID-19 in medical practice. A review focused on Urology	10
The role of transperineal ultrasound in the evaluation of stress urinary incontinence cases	10
Prevalence and risk factors of incidental prostate cancer in certain surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Adjunctive medical expulsive therapy with tamsulosin for repeated extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
A novel nomogram and a simple scoring system for urinary leakage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy	9
Three-dimensional reconstruction and intraoperative ultrasonography: Crucial tools to safely approach highly complex renal masses	9
Does previous standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy impair retrograde intrarenal surgery outcomes?	9
What does a varicocele do to a man's fertility? There is much more than meets the eye	9
The association of seminal oxidation reduction potential with sperm parameters in patients with unexplained and male factor ınfertility	9
Impact of COVID-19 on a urology residency program	9
Effect of a low-calorie diet on 24-hour urinary parameters of obese adults with idiopathic calcium oxalate kidney stones	9
ChatGPT for medical applications and urological science	8
Association between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and lower urinary tract symptoms in children and adolescents in a community setting	8
A prospective randomized study comparing bipolar plasmakinetic transurethral resection of the prostate and monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyper	8
VI-RADS score system - A primer for urologists	8
Sacral neuromodulation - when and for who	8
Predictive model for urosepsis in patients with Upper Urinary Tract Calculi based on ultrasonography and urinalysis using artificial intelligence learning	8
Does successful urethral calibration rule out significant female urethral stenosis? confronting the confounder- an outcome analysis of successfully treated female urethral strictures	8
Parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in children with overactive bladder: comparison between sessions administered two and three times weekly	8

Pelvic lymph node dissection in high-risk prostate cancer	8
Increasing costs from bladder cancer in the Brazilian Health System: the role of establishing public health policies	7
Efficacy of tamsulosin versus tadalafil as medical expulsive therapy on stone expulsion in patients with distal ureteral stones: A randomized double-blind clinical trial	7
Robot-assisted radical cystectomy and ileal conduit with Hugo™ RAS system: feasibility, setting and perioperative outcomes	7
Laparoscopic ventral onlay ureteroplasty with buccal mucosa graft for complex proximal ureteral stricture	7
Performance of 68Ga-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen ligand positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the diagnosis of primary prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysi	7
The male sling for stress urinary incontinence: tips and tricks for success	7
A study comparing dusting to basketing for renal stones ≤ 2 cm during flexible ureteroscopy	7
Three-dimensional printing models of horseshoe kidney and duplicated pelvicalyceal collecting system for flexible ureteroscopy training: a pilot study	7
Evaluation of autonomic function in children and adolescents with overactive bladder	7
COVID-19: The impact on urolithiasis treatment in Brazil	7
Is it necessary for all patients with suspicious lesions undergo systematic biopsy in the era of MRI-TRUS fusion targeted biopsy?	7
Does mpMRI guidance improve HIFU partial gland ablation compared to conventional ultrasound guidance? Early functional outcomes and complications from a single center	7
Prostate Cancer Screening in Brazil: a single center experience in the public health system	7
Comparison of retrograde ureterorenoscopy (URS) and percutaneous anterograde ureteroscopy for removal of impacted upper ureteral stones >10mm in the elderly population	7
The role of intra-abdominal pressure in human testicular migration	7
The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Fournier’s Gangrene: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	7
Larger patients shouldn’t have fewer options: urethroplasty is safe in the obese	7
Microdissection TESE versus conventional TESE for men with nonobstructive azoospermia undergoing sperm retrieval	7
Can extended upper pole ureterectomy prevent ureteral stump syndrome after proximal approach for duplex kidneys?	7
Impact of pathological factors on survival in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Standing cough test stratification of moderate male stress urinary incontinence	7
Comparison of efficacy of three commonly used alpha-blockers as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureter stones: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	7
Presentation delay, misdiagnosis, inter-hospital transfer times and surgical outcomes in testicular torsion: analysis of statewide case series from central Brazil	7
Should obesity be associated with worse urinary continence outcomes after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy? a propensity score matching analysis	6
Consensus on diagnosis and management of non-metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer in Brazil: focus on patient, selection, treatment efficacy, side effects and physician's perception accordi	6
Vasectomy re-reversal: effectiveness and parameters associated with its success	6
Urological complications of COVID-19: a systematic review	6
Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia: A prospective randomized study	6
Association between winter season and desmopressin treatment efficiency in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis: a pilot study	6
The geriatric nutritional risk index predicts complications after nephrectomy for renal cancer	6
Presenting signs and symptoms of artificial urinary sphincter cuff erosion	6
Relationship between primary monosymptomatic enuresis and process toilet training: a case-control	6
Pelvic floor muscles after prostate radiation therapy: morpho-functional assessment by magnetic resonance imaging, surface electromyography and digital anal palpation	6
Patients with encrusted ureteral stents can be treated by a single session combined endourological approach	6
The effects of pregabalin, solifenacin and their combination therapy on ureteral double-J stent-related symptoms: A randomized controlled clinical trial	6
Association of physical therapy techniques can improve pain and urinary symptoms outcomes in women with bladder pain syndrome. A randomized controlled trial	6
Testicular involvement in pediatric acute lymphocytic leukemia: what to do about it?	6
Perioperative mortality for radical cystectomy in the modern Era: experience from a tertiary referral center	6
Thulium laser enucleation of prostate versus laparoscopic trans-vesical simple prostatectomy in the treatment of large benign prostatic hyperplasia: head-to-head comparison	6
Pre-operative COVID-19 screening: a model to provide non-discretionary care for urologic patients	6
Concise practice recommendations for the provision of andrological services and assisted reproductive technology for male infertility patients during the SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil	6
Low intensity extracorporeal shockwave Therapy shifts PDE5i nonresponders to responders	6
Best urological practices on testing and management of infertile men with abnormal sperm DNA fragmentation levels: the SFRAG guidelines	6
Evaluation of HIF-1α and VEGF-A expression in radiation-induced cystitis: A case-control study	6
A comparison of oncologic and functional outcomes in patients with pt3a renal cell carcinoma treated with partial and radical nephrectomy	6
Robot-assisted modified bilateral dismembered V-shaped flap pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in horseshoe kidney using KangDuo-Surgical-Robot-01 system	6
Evaluation of uro-oncological surgical treatment during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic in a Brazilian tertiary oncology institution, the new world epicenter	6
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in urology practice, assistance and residency training in a tertiary referral center in Brazil	5
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is safe and effective in patients with high comorbidity burden	5
Relationship between maximum voided volume obtained by bladder diary compared to contemporaneous uroflowmetry in men and women	5
Robot-assisted vesico-vaginal fistula repair: technical nuances	5
Atypical metastases from prostate cancer detected on 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT: a case series	5
Dysplasia of the fibrous sheath with axonemal and centriolar defects combined with lack of mitochondrial activity as associated factors of ICSI failure in primary ciliary dyskinesia syndrome	5
Systematic review and meta-analysis: Which pitfalls to avoid during this process	5
Complete corporeal preservation clitoroplasty: new insights into feminizing genitoplasty	5
One-day voiding diary in the evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in children	5
Can concomitant bladder neck incision and primary valve ablation reduce early re-admission rate and secondary intervention?	5
Monopolar versus bipolar transurethral resection of lateral wall-located bladder cancer under obturator nerve block: a single center prospective randomized study	5
Personal and familial factors associated with toilet training	5
Trends in urological emergencies in the Era of COVID-19	5
Factors associated with utilization of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in charlson comorbidity zero non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients	5
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on prostate cancer outcomes at an uro-oncology referral center	5
Predictors of urinary function recovery after laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy	5
Urorectal fistula repair using different approaches: operative results and quality of life issues	5
Nomogram to predict the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with residual stones following percutaneous nephrolithotomy	5
Living in a rural area as a risk factor for worst outcomes in penile cancer	5
Reproducibility of a modified posterior reconstruction during robotic intracorporeal neobladder reconfiguration	5
Complication rates of transrectal and transperineal prostate fusion biopsies – is there a learning curve even in high volume interventional center?	5
Validation of the Vancouver Symptom Score Questionnaire for bladder and bowel dysfunction for Brazilian children and adolescents	5
Vacuum physiotherapy after first stage buccal mucosa graft (BMG) urethroplasty in children with proximal hypospadias	5
Transurethral flexible ureteroscopic incision and drainage with holmium laser in the treatment of parapelvic renal cysts: A retrospective study	5
A novel nomogram can predict pathological T3a upstaged from clinical T1a in localized renal cell carcinoma	5
Cold weather and primary monosymptomatic enuresis	4
Findings regarding non-sexual penile fracture in a referral emergency hospital	4
Practical evaluation of the R.E.N.A.L. score system in 150 laparoscopic nephron sparing surgeries	4
Robotic approach to vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis and resection of remaining prostate after radical prostatectomy	4
The effect of vitamin D deficiency in children with overactive bladder related urinary incontinence	4
Impact of lifestyle in prostate cancer patients. What should we do?	4
Functional results of hautmann neobladder with chimney modification and wallace ureteroileal anastomosis: initial experience with 22 patients	4

Can platelet-rich plasma coating improve polypropylene mesh integration? An immunohistochemical analysis in rabbits	4
Novel minimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Holmium laser ablation of the prostate (HoLAP) with moses technology for the surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia	4
Can remote assistance for robotic surgery improve surgical performance in simulation training? A prospective clinical trial of urology residents using a simulator in south america	4
Bladder function in children with posterior urethral valves: impact of antenatal versus postnatal diagnosis	4
Anxiety and depression associated with a positive prostate biopsy result: A comparative, prospective cohort study	4
Minimally invasive lymphocele drainage using the Da Vinci® single port platform: step-by- step technique	4
Salvage Retzius sparing robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: the first brazilian experience	4
Computed-tomography based scoring system predicts outcome for clinical lymph node-positive patients undergoing radical cystectomy	4
Comparing the outcomes of robotic assisted radical prostatectomy in black and white men: Experience of a high-volume center	4
Exploration of the core genes in ulcerative interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome	4
Preoperative hydronephrosis predicts adverse pathological features and postoperative survival in patients with high-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma	4
Long-term oncological and surgical outcomes after Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy (VEIL) in patients with penile cancer	4
Primary laparoscopic RPLND for pure seminona metastasis: feasibility of supine and lateral approaches	4
Enuresis and upper airway obstruction: BNP and ADH hormones behavior before and after airway surgery	4
Analysis of the related risk factors of inguinal lymph node metastasis in patients with penile cancer: A cross-sectional study	4
Role of salvage lymph node dissection in patients previously treated for prostate cancer: systematic review	4
Nephroblastomatosis and wilms tumor: dangerous liaisons	4
Use of ChatGPT in Urology and its Relevance in Clinical Practice: Is it useful?	4
Dissecting the role of radical cystectomy and urinary diversion in post-operative complications: an analysis using the American College of Surgeons national surgical quality improvement program databa	4
Impact of body mass index on size and composition of urinary stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Prostate cancer mortality and costs of prostate surgical procedures in the Brazilian public health system	4
The role of clomiphene citrate in late onset male hypogonadism	4
Luts-V: A new simplified score for assessing lower urinary tract symptoms in men	4
Testicular torsion: a modified surgical technique for immediate intravaginal testicular prosthesis implant	4
Anatomic study of verumontanum during endoscopic surgeries in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia	3
Challenging dilemmas of low grade, non-invasive bladder cancer: a narrative review	3
The dilemma of partial nephrectomy and surgical upstaging	3
Exploring the ethical implications in the telesurgery ERA	3
The management of muscle-invasive bladder Cancer is still a significant challenge in the clinical practice	3
Technology description, initial experience and first impression of HUGO™ RAS robot platform in urologic procedures in Brazil	3
A nomogram to predict the absence of clinically significant prostate cancer in males with negative MRI	3
Is biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training superior to pelvic floor muscle training alone in the treatment of dysfunctional voiding in women? A prospective randomized study	3
Selecting the best candidate for a male incontinence device or another: dream or nightmare?	3
Identification and validation of a novel prognostic model based on platinum resistance-related genes in bladder cancer	3
Epididymal disjunction anomalies in undescended testis – a factor associated with spermatic obstruction	3
Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy: the evolution of a surgical technique	3
Partial laparoscopic nephrectomy: what really matters?	3
Effects of Arf6 downregulation on biological characteristics of human prostate cancer cells	3
National Consensus on Non-metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: more than just a snapshot	3
Otorhinolaryngological adverse effects of urological drugs	3
A new option to prevent fistulas in anterior urethroplasty in patients with kippered urethra: the tunica vaginalis flap	3
Recommendations for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment during COVID-19 outbreak were not followed in Brazil	3
Impacted large ureteral stone: What is the best approach?	3
Urological knowledge and tools applied to diagnosis and surgery in deep infiltrating endometriosis – a narrative review	3
Comparing public interest on stone disease between developed and underdeveloped nations: are search patterns on google trends similar?	3
Anatomical background of ovine kidney for use as animal model: analysis of arterial segmentation, proportional volume of each segment and arterial injury after cranial pole partial nephrectomy	3
‘Trifecta’ outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: Results of the ‘low volume’ surgeon	3
Robotic parastomal hernia repair	3
Effects of mesh surgery on sexual function in pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence	3
Clinical factors that influence the occurrence of symptomatic pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas after partial nephrectomy: multi-institutional study of renal function outcomes after one year	3
A new double graft technique in urethroplasty for complex urethral stenosis: preliminary findings	3
Smoking is an independent risk factor for stricture recurrence after the urethroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Editorial Comment: Effect of a low-calorie diet on 24-hour urinary parameters of obese adults with idiopathic calcium oxalate kidney stones	3
The influence of 3D renal reconstruction on surgical planning for complex renal tumors: An interactive case-based survey	3
The GUD technique: glandar urethral disassembly. An alternative for distal hypospadias repair	3
Dynamic cystoscopy to optimize preoperative assessment of bladder endometriosis	3
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for large complex renal cancer: step-by-step segmental artery unclamping	3
Interim Guidance for Urodynamic Practice during COVID-19 Pandemic	3
Influence of treatment access on survival of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in brazilian cancer center	3
The effect of perioperative pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis	3
Tamsulosin vs. Tadalafil as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
18F-FDG PET/CT in pure testicular Yolk Sac Tumor in adult	2
“Intravaginal eletrical stimulation for bladder training method” by Cássio L. Z. Riccetto, 2021	2
Oxidative Stress & Male Infertility - A necessary and conflicted indissociable marriage: How and when to call for evaluation?	2
Endoscopic Holmium Laser harvesting of bladder mucosal graft for substitution urethroplasty	2
Prostatic alterations associated to early weaning and its relation with cocoa powder supplementation. Experimental study in adult wistar rats	2
Technical and anatomical challenges to approach robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients with Urolift®	2
Intravaginal eletrical stimulation for bladder training method	2
How to avert a hidden trap: the severe obturator nerve reflex	2
Step-by-step optimisation of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using augmented reality	2
Systematic review and metanalysis in urology: how to interpret the forest plot	2
Mobile health may improve evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms	2
Comparison of functional outcomes of off-clamp laparoscopic partial nephrectomy access techniques: A preliminary report	2
Surgical Insights for the Management of Variant Histology in Renal Cell Carcinoma	2
Can we recommend varicocele surgery for men with hypogonadism?	2
Editorial Comment: Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) in Patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (nLUTD): Over 20 Years’ Experience and Fut	2
Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a child with multiple urogenital anomalies and a solitary duplex kidney	2
Incontinence outcomes in women undergoing retropubic mid-urethral sling: a retrospective cohort study comparing Safyre™ and handmade sling	2
Interaction between the impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and demographic characteristics on sexual/erectile dysfunction in Latin America: cross-sectional study	2
Re-do Boari flap for recurrent ureteric stricture	2
Kidney surface development in human fetuses: study applied to radiological diagnosis	2
Quercetin as a nephroprotector after warm ischemia: histomorphometric evaluation in a rodent model	2
Robotic-assisted nephrectomy with level II IVC thrombectomy using Rummel Tourniquets	2
Endoclips as novel fiducial markers in trimodality bladder-preserving therapy of muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma: feasibility and patient outcomes	2
Lower pole anatomy of horseshoe kidney and complete ureteral duplication: Anatomic and radiologic study applied to endourology	2
Clinical and radiographic outcomes following salvage intervention for ureteropelvic junction obstruction	2
An introduction to male breast cancer for urologists: epidemiology, diagnosis, principles of treatment, and special situations	2
Oncological outcomes of visibly complete transurethral resection prior to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for bladder cancer	2
Association between rectal diameter and response to treatment with parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and behavioral changes in children and adolescents with bladder and bowel dysf	2
Prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and Prostate Cancer Staging: is our current conventional staging obsolete?	2
Both the nomogram and the score system can represent an useful tool especially in those cases where the complication is foreseen by the surgeon	2
In utero myelomeningocele repair and high-risk bladder pattern. a prospective study	2
Anatomy of the lower hypogastric plexus applied to endometriosis: a narrative review	2
Complex Re-do robotic pyeloplasty using cryopreserved placental tissue: an adjunct for success	2