OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Therapeutic Advances in Urology is 2. 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
Radiomics in prostate cancer: an up-to-date review	72
Artificial intelligence and radiomics in evaluation of kidney lesions: a comprehensive literature review	35
Biomarkers for prostate cancer detection and risk stratification	31
New multiport robotic surgical systems: a comprehensive literature review of clinical outcomes in urology	31
A review of artificial intelligence in prostate cancer detection on imaging	25
Update on the management of overactive bladder	21
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	16
Prostate cancer biomarkers and multiparametric MRI: is there a role for both in prostate cancer management?	15
Diagnostic and therapeutic value of biomarkers in urosepsis	15
Current standard of care in treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis	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	14
Multiparametric ultrasound of prostate: role in prostate cancer diagnosis	13
Shear wave elastography as a new, non-invasive diagnostic modality for the diagnosis of penile elasticity: a prospective multicenter study	13
Is there a preferred first-line therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma? A network meta-analysis	13
Role of low- versus high-power laser in the treatment of lower pole stones: prospective non-randomized outcomes from a university teaching hospital	13
Pharmacologic management of nocturnal polyuria: a contemporary assessment of efficacy, safety, and progress toward individualized treatment	12
Evaluation of the impact of marijuana use on semen quality: a prospective analysis	12
Hundred years of transperineal prostate biopsy	12
The future of robotic surgery in urology: from augmented reality to the advent of metaverse	12
Engineering and clinical use of artificial intelligence (AI) with machine learning and data science advancements: radiology leading the way for future	11
Pentosan polysulfate in patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis with Hunner’s lesions or glomerulations: systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Alfuzosin for the medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review of the literature and narrative synthesis	10
A narrative review of biparametric MRI (bpMRI) implementation on screening, detection, and the overall accuracy for prostate cancer	10
Understanding and managing the suppression of spermatogenesis caused by testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS)	10
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	10

Urinary catheterization from 1997 to 2018: a Dutch population-based cohort	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
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for muscle invasive urothelial bladder carcinoma: will it change current standards?	9
Efficacy of magnetic stimulation for female stress urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis	8
Robotic-assisted genitourinary reconstruction: current state and future directions	8
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	8
Patient characteristics predicting prolonged length of hospital stay following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy	8
The role of ‘artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, and radiomics’ in PCNL: a review of publication trends over the last 30 years	8
Quantitative measurements of prostatic zones by MRI and their dependence on prostate size: possible clinical implications in prostate cancer	8
Surgery improves survival in bladder signet-ring cell carcinoma-a population-based study	8
RIRS with disposable or reusable scopes: does it make a difference? Results from the multicenter FLEXOR study	7
Big Data Analytics in urology: the story so far and the road ahead	7
Reviewing the evidence for shockwave- and cell-based regenerative therapies in the treatment of erectile dysfunction	7
Current role of neuromodulation in bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis	7
Simulation-based education in urology – an update	6
Ureteroscopy for stone disease in the paediatric population: lessons learned and outcomes in a Nordic setting	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
Single-port robotic partial nephrectomy: impact on perioperative outcomes and hospital stay	6
Radiogenomics influence on the future of prostate cancer risk stratification	6
Bispecific PSMA antibodies and CAR-T in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer	6
Major adverse cardiovascular events following partial nephrectomy: a procedure-specific risk index	6
Current trends and therapies in orchialgia management	6
Novel ultrasound-based volume estimation of prostatic benign enlargement to improve decision-making on surgical approach	6
Xpert® bladder cancer detection as a diagnostic tool in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: preliminary results	5
Schema and cancer detection rates for transperineal prostate biopsy templates: a review	5
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	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
Risk factors for wound dehiscence following radical cystectomy: a prediction model	5
Updates on enhanced recovery after surgery for radical cystectomy	5
Real-life patient experiences of TTNS in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome	5
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	5
Urethral polyembolokoilamania: not a bread-and-butter issue	5
Is suction the future of endourology? Overview from EAU Section of Urolithiasis	5
Paediatric kidney stone surgery: state-of-the-art review	4
Medical evaluation and pharmacotherapeutical strategies in management of urolithiasis	4
Preoperative MELD score predicts mortality and adverse outcomes following radical cystectomy: analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program	4
Narrative review of Mediterranean diet in Cilento: longevity and potential prevention for prostate cancer	4
Emerging perioperative therapeutic approaches in muscle invasive bladder cancer	4
Evaluation of early scoring predictors for expedited care in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis	4
Cognitive function in patients undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer – results from a prospective observational study	4
Isolated renal and urinary tract aspergillosis: a systematic review	4
Medical and non-medical interventions for post-operative urinary retention prevention: network meta-analysis and risk–benefit analysis	4
Transperineal laser ablation as a new minimally invasive surgical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review of existing literature	4
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in multiple sclerosis patients: a historically controlled study	4
Diagnostic value of Xpert^® Bladder Cancer Monitor in the follow-up of patients affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: an update	4
Contemporary application of artificial intelligence in prostate cancer: an i-TRUE study	3
The role of switch maintenance therapy in urothelial cancers	3
Cytomegalovirus haemorrhagic cystitis in a pregnant patient with AIDS	3
Next generation sequencing in patients with nephrolithiasis: how does it perform compared with standard urine and stone cultures?	3

Nanotechnology as a tool to advance research and treatment of non-oncologic urogenital diseases	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
Could the vaginal wall sling still have a role after the FDA’s warning? Functional outcomes at 20 years	3
An optimized prostate biopsy strategy in patients with a unilateral lesion on prostate magnetic resonance imaging avoids unnecessary biopsies	3
Outlook into the future of front-line immune checkpoint inhibition in metastatic urothelial carcinoma	3
Management of the urological tract in children with anorectal malformations – a contemporary review	3
Under pressure: irrigation practice patterns during flexible ureteroscopy	3
Trends of incidence and prognosis of primary adenocarcinoma of the bladder	3
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour of the bladder: a case report and review of the literature	3
Antimuscarinics for neurogenic overactive bladder in multiple sclerosis: real-life data	3
Priapism after spinal cord injury – a case report and review of the literature	3
The role of chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 1 (CHD1) in promoting an invasive prostate cancer phenotype	2
The current status of preventive measures for urinary calculi in children	2
Modern advancements in minimally invasive surgical treatments for benign prostatic obstruction	2
Midline submuscular penile prosthesis reservoir placement for patients with bilateral inaccessible inguinal rings: technique and outcomes	2
Combating antimicrobial resistance with cefiderocol for complicated infections involving the urinary tract	2
Antiangiogenic tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immunotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma: is there an increased risk of hypothyroidism?	2
Integration of magnetic resonance imaging into prostate cancer nomograms	2
Role of molecular imaging in the detection of localized prostate cancer	2
GU-CA-COVID: a clinical audit among Italian genitourinary oncologists during the first COVID-19 outbreak	2
Role of multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging fusion biopsy in active surveillance of prostate cancer: a systematic review	2
Concurrent radical cystectomy and nephroureterectomy indications and outcomes: a systematic review and comparative analysis	2
Outcome following the surgical management of varicocele in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Insertion of inflatable penile prosthesis in the neophallus of assigned female at birth individuals: a systematic review of surgical techniques, complications and outcomes	2
Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis with an associated giant renal angiomyolipoma	2