OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Therapeutic Advances in Urology is 1. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Radiomics in prostate cancer: an up-to-date review	61
Artificial intelligence and radiomics in evaluation of kidney lesions: a comprehensive literature review	30
Biomarkers for prostate cancer detection and risk stratification	23
New multiport robotic surgical systems: a comprehensive literature review of clinical outcomes in urology	19
Update on the management of overactive bladder	15
Prostate cancer biomarkers and multiparametric MRI: is there a role for both in prostate cancer management?	14
A review of artificial intelligence in prostate cancer detection on imaging	14
Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging for bladder cancer: a comprehensive systematic review of the Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) performance and potential clinical applicati	13
Role of low- versus high-power laser in the treatment of lower pole stones: prospective non-randomized outcomes from a university teaching hospital	12
Shear wave elastography as a new, non-invasive diagnostic modality for the diagnosis of penile elasticity: a prospective multicenter study	12
Multiparametric ultrasound of prostate: role in prostate cancer diagnosis	11
The prognostic value of seminal anti-sperm antibodies screening in men prepared for ICSI: a call to change the current antibody-directed viewpoint of sperm autoimmunity testing	11
Current standard of care in treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis	11
Is there a preferred first-line therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma? A network meta-analysis	11
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for muscle invasive urothelial bladder carcinoma: will it change current standards?	9
Engineering and clinical use of artificial intelligence (AI) with machine learning and data science advancements: radiology leading the way for future	9
Pharmacologic management of nocturnal polyuria: a contemporary assessment of efficacy, safety, and progress toward individualized treatment	9
Is there a role for stem cell therapy in erectile dysfunction secondary to cavernous nerve injury? Network meta-analysis from animal studies and human trials	9
Urinary catheterization from 1997 to 2018: a Dutch population-based cohort	8
Patient characteristics predicting prolonged length of hospital stay following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy	8
Quantitative measurements of prostatic zones by MRI and their dependence on prostate size: possible clinical implications in prostate cancer	8
Efficacy of magnetic stimulation for female stress urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis	7
Pentosan polysulfate in patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis with Hunner’s lesions or glomerulations: systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Diagnostic and therapeutic value of biomarkers in urosepsis	7
Evaluation of the impact of marijuana use on semen quality: a prospective analysis	7

Hundred years of transperineal prostate biopsy	6
Robotic-assisted genitourinary reconstruction: current state and future directions	6
Second-line treatment in renal cell carcinoma: clinical experience and decision making	6
Regenerative technology to restore and preserve erectile function in men following prostate cancer treatment: evidence for penile rehabilitation in the context of prostate cancer survivorship	6
Big Data Analytics in urology: the story so far and the road ahead	6
Surgery improves survival in bladder signet-ring cell carcinoma-a population-based study	6
Reviewing the evidence for shockwave- and cell-based regenerative therapies in the treatment of erectile dysfunction	6
Ureteroscopy for stone disease in the paediatric population: lessons learned and outcomes in a Nordic setting	6
Alfuzosin for the medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review of the literature and narrative synthesis	6
Understanding and managing the suppression of spermatogenesis caused by testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS)	6
Current role of neuromodulation in bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis	5
A narrative review of biparametric MRI (bpMRI) implementation on screening, detection, and the overall accuracy for prostate cancer	5
The effect of medical and urologic disorders on the survival of patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer treated with abiraterone or enzalutamide	5
Preserving ejaculatory function in young patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: medium- to long-term follow-up of prostatic urethral lift at a single center	5
Urethral polyembolokoilamania: not a bread-and-butter issue	5
Current trends and therapies in orchialgia management	5
Major adverse cardiovascular events following partial nephrectomy: a procedure-specific risk index	5
Contemporary application of artificial intelligence in prostate cancer: an i-TRUE study	4
Does unenhanced computerized tomography as imaging standard post-retrograde intrarenal surgery paradoxically reduce stone-free rate and increase additional treatment for residual fragments? Outcomes f	4
Predictors of clinically significant prostate cancer in biopsy-naïve and prior negative biopsy men with a negative prostate MRI: improving MRI-based screening with a novel risk calculator	4
Novel ultrasound-based volume estimation of prostatic benign enlargement to improve decision-making on surgical approach	4
RIRS with disposable or reusable scopes: does it make a difference? Results from the multicenter FLEXOR study	4
Real-life patient experiences of TTNS in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome	4
Risk factors for wound dehiscence following radical cystectomy: a prediction model	4
Diagnostic value of Xpert^® Bladder Cancer Monitor in the follow-up of patients affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: an update	4
The role of mean corpuscular volume and red cell distribution width in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors: the MARECAP retrospective study	4
Single-port robotic partial nephrectomy: impact on perioperative outcomes and hospital stay	4
Evaluation of early scoring predictors for expedited care in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis	4
The future of robotic surgery in urology: from augmented reality to the advent of metaverse	4
Narrative review of Mediterranean diet in Cilento: longevity and potential prevention for prostate cancer	4
Paediatric kidney stone surgery: state-of-the-art review	3
Xpert® bladder cancer detection as a diagnostic tool in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: preliminary results	3
The role of ‘artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, and radiomics’ in PCNL: a review of publication trends over the last 30 years	3
Schema and cancer detection rates for transperineal prostate biopsy templates: a review	3
Fibronectin urothelial gene expression as a new reliable biomarker for early detection of local toxicity secondary to adjuvant intravesical therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer	3
Trends of incidence and prognosis of primary adenocarcinoma of the bladder	3
Medical evaluation and pharmacotherapeutical strategies in management of urolithiasis	3
Bispecific PSMA antibodies and CAR-T in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer	3
Preoperative MELD score predicts mortality and adverse outcomes following radical cystectomy: analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program	3
Emerging perioperative therapeutic approaches in muscle invasive bladder cancer	3
Could the vaginal wall sling still have a role after the FDA’s warning? Functional outcomes at 20 years	3
Radiogenomics influence on the future of prostate cancer risk stratification	3
Outlook into the future of front-line immune checkpoint inhibition in metastatic urothelial carcinoma	3
Cognitive function in patients undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer – results from a prospective observational study	2
Updates on enhanced recovery after surgery for radical cystectomy	2
An optimized prostate biopsy strategy in patients with a unilateral lesion on prostate magnetic resonance imaging avoids unnecessary biopsies	2
Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis with an associated giant renal angiomyolipoma	2
Antiangiogenic tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immunotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma: is there an increased risk of hypothyroidism?	2
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in multiple sclerosis patients: a historically controlled study	2
Management of the urological tract in children with anorectal malformations – a contemporary review	2

The role of switch maintenance therapy in urothelial cancers	2
GU-CA-COVID: a clinical audit among Italian genitourinary oncologists during the first COVID-19 outbreak	2
The role of chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 1 (CHD1) in promoting an invasive prostate cancer phenotype	1
Simulation-based education in urology – an update	1
The current status of preventive measures for urinary calculi in children	1
Modern advancements in minimally invasive surgical treatments for benign prostatic obstruction	1
Concurrent radical cystectomy and nephroureterectomy indications and outcomes: a systematic review and comparative analysis	1
Can urethral re-bulking improve the outcomes of a prior urethral bulking?	1
Role of molecular imaging in the detection of localized prostate cancer	1
Next generation sequencing in patients with nephrolithiasis: how does it perform compared with standard urine and stone cultures?	1
The implications when offering percutaneous nephrostomy for the management of malignant obstructive uropathy secondary to urological malignancy: can we be more selective?	1
The outcomes of penile prosthesis in neurologic patients: a multicentric retrospective series	1
How did the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic affect urology practice in Arab countries? A cross-sectional study by the Arab Association of Urology research group	1
Florid cystitis cystica et glandularis causing irreversible renal injury	1
Robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy: long-term, trifecta- and pentafecta-based analysis of functional outcomes	1
Normal preoperative endogenous testosterone levels predict prostate cancer progression in elderly patients after radical prostatectomy	1
Midline submuscular penile prosthesis reservoir placement for patients with bilateral inaccessible inguinal rings: technique and outcomes	1
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour of the bladder: a case report and review of the literature	1
Insertion of inflatable penile prosthesis in the neophallus of assigned female at birth individuals: a systematic review of surgical techniques, complications and outcomes	1
Cytomegalovirus haemorrhagic cystitis in a pregnant patient with AIDS	1
Isolated renal and urinary tract aspergillosis: a systematic review	1
Priapism after spinal cord injury – a case report and review of the literature	1
Metastatic prostate carcinoma presenting as a gluteal soft tissue mass	1
Medical and non-medical interventions for post-operative urinary retention prevention: network meta-analysis and risk–benefit analysis	1
Transperineal laser ablation as a new minimally invasive surgical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review of existing literature	1
Comparison of laparoscopic and hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy for inflammatory renal disease: which is the preferred approach?	1
Imaging findings of vinyl dimethyl polydimethylsiloxane used as a paraurethral injectable for female stress urinary incontinence	1
Comparison of cost-effectiveness and postoperative outcomes following integration of a stiff shaft glidewire into percutaneous nephrolithotripsy	1
Effect of polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on the occurrence of urge urinary incontinence: a population-based study	1
Outcomes of ureteroscopy for management of stone disease in early and late childhood over a 15-year period	1
Insights from the AQUA Registry: a retrospective study of anticholinergic polypharmacy in the United States	1
Patterns of use of medications used to treat urinary incontinence and potentially inappropriate prescriptions	1
Combating antimicrobial resistance with cefiderocol for complicated infections involving the urinary tract	1
Role of multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging fusion biopsy in active surveillance of prostate cancer: a systematic review	1