OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Brazilian Journal of Urology is 5. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

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