OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Investigative and Clinical 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Comparative efficacy and safety of energy coagulation in radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis: A narrative review	25
Efficacy of scheduled intravenous acetaminophen administration for catheter-related bladder discomfort in patients after transurethral resection of bladder tumors: A prospective randomized pilot study	20
Modified apical dissection improves early continence in robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: Comparative study between modified apical dissection and anterior suspension stitch	19
Prostate cancer screening and management: Caution against over-interpreting the results of the latest study, ProtecT	18
Prostate cancer therapy using immune checkpoint molecules to target recombinant dendritic cells	17
Trends of stratified prostate cancer risk in a single Korean province from 2003 to 2021: A multicenter study conducted using regional training hospital data	17
Impact of regular cystoscopy on prognosis in non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A nationwide study	17
Anti-inflammatory effect of sea buckthorn in an HCl-induced cystitis rat model	16
Prediction of clinically significant prostate cancer using polygenic risk models in Asians	15
PDK4 expression and tumor aggressiveness in prostate cancer	15
Association between soy products and prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	15
Animal models of bone metastatic prostate cancer	14
Spontaneous pampiniform venous plexus thrombosis may cause chronic scrotal pain	13
Inflammation indexes and machine-learning algorithm in predicting urethroplasty success	13
Propensity score-matched analysis comparing perioperative, functional, and safety outcomes between thulium fiber laser and bipolar enucleation of the prostate performed by a single surgeon with two ye	13
Application of deep learning for semantic segmentation in robotic prostatectomy: Comparison of convolutional neural networks and visual transformers	13
Clinical outcomes of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A large prospective registry-based patient cohort study under regular follow-up protocol	12
The Prostate Health Index and multi-parametric MRI improve diagnostic accuracy of detecting prostate cancer in Asian populations	11
Current and future perspectives on CAR-T cell therapy for renal cell carcinoma: A comprehensive review	11
First-morning urine osmolality and nocturnal enuresis in children: A single-center prospective cohort study	11
Low-dose versus standard-dose bacille Calmette–Guérin for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Treatment strategies for the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin–unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer	10
Cytoreductive nephrectomy in the age of immunotherapy-based combination treatment	10
Robotic ureter reconstruction using the native ureter to treat long-segment ureteral stricture of the transplant kidney utilizing Indocyanine green: The first Korean experience	10
Role of urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase in predicting the prognosis of antenatal hydronephrosis	10

Trends of genital wart in Korea according to treatment method classification: Big data analysis of health care in 2010–2019	10
Epidemiology of mumps, mumps complications, and mumps orchitis in Korea using the National Health Insurance Service database	9
Quisqualis indica extract for men with lower urinary tract symptoms: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	9
Identification and validation of a signature based on myofibroblastic cancer-associated fibroblast marker genes for predicting prognosis, immune infiltration, and therapeutic response in bladder cance	9
The continuing legacy of Investigative and Clinical Urology	9
Multi-center, prospective, non-interventional, observational study on the efficacy and safety of Mirabek^® in adult patients with overactive bladder	9
Arthritis increases the risk of prostate cancer: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2018 and two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis	9
Prognostic value of the endothelial activation and stress index in patients with upper tract urothelial cancer undergoing radical nephroureterectomy	9
The incidence of testicular torsion and testicular salvage rate in Korea over 10 years: A nationwide population-based study	9
Correlation of shear wave elastography with histopathological grade, tumor stage, and microvessel density in bladder cancer	8
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin followed by selective bladder preservation chemoradiotherapy in muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of bladder	8
Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor: A new horizon in advanced prostate cancer treatment	8
Semen quality and sperm DNA fragmentation in cancer patients undergoing sperm cryopreservation	8
Does functional bladder capacity predict outcomes in nocturnal enuresis?	8
Feasibility of a deep learning-based diagnostic platform to evaluate lower urinary tract disorders in men using simple uroflowmetry	8
Predictive factors affecting morcellation efficiency in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate	8
Germline pathogenic variants in unselected Korean men with prostate cancer	8
Pudendal nerve neurolysis outcomes for urogenital and rectal disorders in patients suffering from pudendal nerve entrapment: A systematic review	8
COVID-19 infection may reduce serum testosterone levels and increase the risk of erectile dysfunction: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study	8
Deciphering the efficiency of preoperative systemic-immune inflammation related markers in predicting oncological outcomes of upper tract urothelial carcinoma patients after radical nephroureterectomy	8
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections in patients who have undergone radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: A prospective randomized clinical study of two silicone catheters (clinical benefit o	8
Effects of retinoid-loaded hyaluronic acid nanomicelles on vaginal epithelium in a murine menopause model	8
Immunophenotypic and molecular changes during progression of papillary urothelial carcinoma	7
Twenty-two-year incidence trend of urological cancers in the Republic of Korea: 1999–2020	7
A novel strategy for treatment of bladder cancer: Antibody-drug conjugates	7
The role of Uro-Vaxom in reducing infectious adverse effects and improving outcomes in bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer	7
Artificial intelligence can help individualize Wilms tumor treatment by predicting tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy	7
A multicenter micro-costing analysis of flexible cystoscopic procedures in Korea	7
Applications of artificial intelligence in urologic oncology	7
Incidence and mortality of upper tract urothelial carcinoma in Korea: A nationwide population-based study conducted from 2002 to 2020	7
Comparison of the efficacy of robotic-assisted retroperitoneal laparoscopy and traditional retroperitoneal laparoscopy in partial nephrectomy among patients with renal tumors: A retrospective cohort s	6
The role of prostatic urethral angle and intravesical prostatic protrusion on surgical capsule calculi formation in the prostate: A retrospective study	6
Comparative analysis of mortality and progression to end-stage renal disease between surgically induced and medical chronic kidney disease: A study using the National Health Insurance customized datab	6
Microbial colonization of sacral nerve stimulators pseudo-capsule: A single institution experience	6
Feasibility study of a novel rectal cooling system for hypothermic radical prostatectomy in a swine model	6
Renal mass biopsy: Why the hesitation?	6
Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia of the penis: A rare mimic of squamous cell carcinoma	6
Laparoscopic renal surgery using multi degree-of-freedom articulating laparoscopic instruments in a porcine model	6
Comparison of encrustation between silicon-covered and polytetrafluoroethylene-covered metallic stent, in vitro experimental study	5
Hsa_circ_0003221 facilitates the malignant development of bladder cancer cells via resulting in the upregulation of DHCR24 by targeting miR-892b	5
Tumor enucleation for the treatment of T1 renal tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Robot-assisted ureteral reconstruction for managing kidney transplant patients with ureteric complications	5
Immunotherapy for prostate cancer: Requirements for a successful regime transfer	5
Outcomes of single-port robotic ureteral reconstruction using the da Vinci SP^® system	5
Effects of hormone therapy on the clinical outcomes of endoscopic intervention in patients with endometriosis-related ureteral obstruction	5
Neural crosstalk and symptom overlap: The correlation between urinary and intestinal symptoms in patients undergoing colonoscopy	5
Inflammatory biomarkers may predict response to phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor treatment in patients with erectile dysfunction	5
Radiation exposure during different percutaneous renal puncture techniques: A YAU endourology & urolithiasis study	4
A new strategy for stem cells therapy for erectile dysfunction: Adipose-derived stem cells transfect Neuregulin-1 gene through superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles	4
Current status of female urologists in Korea	4

Histological and morphological development of the prepuce from birth to prepubertal age	4
IFITM3-mediated activation of TRAF6/MAPK/AP-1 pathways induces acquired TKI resistance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma	4
Comparing thulium fiber versus high power holmium laser in bilateral same sitting retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones: Results from a multicenter study	4
Deep-learning segmentation of ultrasound images for automated calculation of the hydronephrosis area to renal parenchyma ratio	4
Effect of urinary retention on the surgical outcome of holmium laser enucleation of the benign prostatic hyperplasia	4
Laparoscopic radical cystectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection and ileal orthotopic neobladder by a total extraperitoneal approach: Our initial technique and short-term outcomes	4
Differences in clinical features between focal and extensive types of cystitis glandularis in patients without a previous history of urinary tract malignancy	4
New insights on the early prostate cancer diagnosis in a real-world setting	4
Intralesional collagenase Clostridium histolyticum vs. verapamil injections in males with Peyronie’s Disease: A prospective, matched-pair, non-blinded, randomised clinical study comparing clini	4
Superiority of magnetic resonance imaging in small renal mass diagnosis where image reports mismatches between computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging	4
How can we best manage biochemical failure after radical prostatectomy?	4
Robotic flexible ureteroscopy: A new challenge in endourology	4
Hospital readmissions for patients with prostate cancer are higher after radiotherapy than after prostatectomy	4
Mid-term results of ReMEEX sling system in female stress urinary incontinence with various indications and feasibility of readjustment	4
Efficacy and safety evaluation of imidafenacin administered twice daily for continency recovery following radical prostatectomy in prostate cancer patients: Prospective open-label case-controlled rand	4
Can flexible ureteroscopy using flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS-UAS) minimize postoperative double J stent placement? Results from a propensity score-matched analysis of 54	4
Radiofrequency ablation using real-time ultrasonography–computed tomography fusion imaging improves treatment outcomes for T1a renal cell carcinoma: Comparison with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy	4
Extraperitoneal single-port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Short-term outcomes and technique description	4
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of transurethral laser versus open prostatectomy for patients with large-sized benign prostatic hyperplasia: A meta-analysis of comparative trials	3
Short-term outcomes of intravesical gemcitabine for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer after recent approval for use in Korea	3
The national-wide incidence of prostate-specific antigen testing trend for a decade in Korea by age group	3
Risk-adapted scoring model to identify candidates benefiting from adjuvant chemotherapy after radical nephroureterectomy for localized upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: A multicenter study	3
Estimated prospects of demand and supply of urologists in Korea over the next 10 years	3
Understanding cavitation-related mechanism of therapeutic ultrasound in the field of urology: Part I of therapeutic ultrasound in urology	3
Exploring the relationship between earthquake exposure and severity of erectile dysfunction in southern part of Türkiye	3
Your first-choice journal in urology	3
Multi-pharmacological treatment for young subfertile males with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome	3
Perioperative anemia predicts kidney injury after partial nephrectomy	3
Optimizing extraction of microbial DNA from urine: Advancing urinary microbiome research in bladder cancer	3
How far has robot-assisted partial nephrectomy reached?	3
Different failure rates of insertion of 10/12-Fr ureteral access sheaths during retrograde intrarenal surgery in patients with and without stones	3
Prevalence and risk factors for incidental prostate cancer in patients after transurethral resection of the prostate with negative results on prostate biopsy: A retrospective study	3
DRG2 levels in prostate cancer cell lines predict response to PARP inhibitor during docetaxel treatment	3
Safety and feasibility of synchronous unilateral nephrectomy and contralateral heminephrectomy for extremely severe autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: Techniques and outcome	3
The usefulness and ergonomics of a new robotic system for flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for treating renal stones	3
The mean Hounsfield unit range acquired from different slices produces superior predictive accuracy for pyonephrosis in obstructive uropathy	3
Rise in intraluminal temperature during ureteroscopy: Is this a concern?	3
Atorvastatin regulates the migration and invasion of prostate cancer through the epithelial-mesenchymal transformation and matrix metalloproteinase pathways	3
A dual-center study of predictive factors for sperm retrieval through microdissection testicular sperm extraction and intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcomes in men with non-mosaic Klinefelter syndr	3
Training ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy technique with porcine model	2
Safety and efficacy of beta-3 adrenergic agonists in treating neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Computerized metric assessment of glandular tissue volume within the peripheral zone of the prostate using combined magnetic resonance imaging and histopathology: Possible pathophysiological implicati	2
Navigating the labyrinth: A comprehensive approach to managing renal masses in young patients	2
Cytoreductive prostatectomy may improve oncological outcomes in patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Current status of female urologists in Korea	2
Feasibility of artificial intelligence-based decision supporting system in tolvaptan prescription for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease	2
Robot-assisted ureteral reconstruction for managing kidney transplant patients with ureteric complications	2
Efficacy of urine loss ratio for prognosis of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy: A retrospective cohort study in a single Japanese institution	2
Impact of pretreatment body mass index on clinical outcomes in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma receiving first-line immune checkpoint inhibitor-based therapy: A systematic review and met	2
COL6A1 expression as a potential prognostic biomarker for risk stratification of T1 high grade bladder cancer: Unveiling the aggressive nature of a distinct non-muscle invasive subtype	2
Urinary microbiome profile in men with genitourinary malignancies	2
Relationships between erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer treatment type and inflatable penile prosthesis implantation	2
The rise of generative artificial intelligence and the threat of fake news and disinformation online: Perspectives from sexual medicine	2
Nationwide surveillance of antimicrobial resistance for uncomplicated cystitis in 2023: Conducted by the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation	2
Effects of a supplement associating Lactobacillus strains and proanthocyanidin-rich plant extracts against recurrent uncomplicated, urinary tract infections: A prospective, controlled study	2
Effect of obesity and metabolic health on urolithiasis: A nationwide population-based study	2
Prostate cancer theragnostics biomarkers: An update	2
Effects of different types of hysterectomies on postoperative urodynamics and lower urinary tract symptoms	2
Four trocar configurations for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for da Vinci SP devices: Comparison of pros and cons and pricing	2
Correlation between urine cytology results on the day after overnight continuous saline irrigation following transurethral resection of bladder tumor and bladder tumor recurrence	2
Low serum total testosterone level as a predictor of upgrading in low-risk prostate cancer patients after radical prostatectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Letter to the editor: Gene expression profiling of mouse cavernous endothelial cells for diagnostic targets in diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction	2
A retrospective study on the prevalence and risk factors of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction for acute ischemic stroke in China: A case-control study	2
Assessment of artificial intelligence performance in answering questions on onabotulinum toxin and sacral neuromodulation	2
An analysis of Y-chromosome microdeletion in infertile Korean men with severe oligozoospermia or azoospermia	2
Comparing dusting and fragmenting efficiency using the new SuperPulsed thulium fiber laser versus a 120 W Holmium:YAG laser	2
Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics (KSER) recommendation on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urolithiasis	2
Ablation of IGFBP5 expression alleviates neurogenic erectile dysfunction by inducing neurovascular regeneration	2
The author’s reply	2
Risk factors for failing to complete gemcitabine–cisplatin neoadjuvant chemotherapy in muscle invasive bladder cancer patients	2
Enhanced anti-tumor immunity of vaccine combined with anti-PD-1 antibody in a murine bladder cancer model	2
Comparison of pre-indwelling double-J stents versus ureteral catheters for artificial hydronephrosis in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A retrospective cohort study	2
Examining adherence to American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines in men’s health: Insights from the New York section AUA survey	2
Retroperitoneal robot-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy using the da Vinci Xi and SP systems: Initial experiences in cadaveric models	2
Impact of birth season on second-to-fourth digit ratio, prostate volume, and prostate cancer	2
Prostate-specific antigen screening for prostate cancer: An old but never-ending story	2
Corrigendum: Correction of the Figure. Trends of stratified prostate cancer risk in a single Korean province from 2003 to 2021: A multicenter study conducted using regional training hospital data	2
2023 Korean sexually transmitted infections guidelines for non-gonococcal bacterial infection (chlamydia, syphilis, etc.) by the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation	2