OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Current Urology Reports is 3. 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
Interventional Pain Management in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain	67
A Common Path: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Müllerian and Wolffian Duct Anomalies	43
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urology Residents: a Narrative Review	37
Microhematuria in Women Presenting for Overactive Bladder	34
The Microbiome and Urolithiasis: Current Advancements and Future Challenges	31
Contemporary Use of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging in Suspected Urolithiasis in Pregnancy	30
Hydrometrocolpos: a Contemporary Review of the Last 5 Years	26
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Urologic Practice and Training	26
Smart Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections: is Artificial Intelligence the Fast-Lane Solution?	24
Multiomics in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Current Landscape and Future Directions for Precision Medicine	23
Re-appraisal of Standard of Care Imaging to Identify Predictors of Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Bladder and Upper Tract Urothelial Cancers	22
Size Distribution of Fragments by High-power Holmium Laser Lithotripsy in MiniPCNL with Suction	21
Prostatic Arterial Embolization for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated with Benign Prostatic Enlargement	20
Metastasis-Directed Therapy for Oligometastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: An Alternative to ADT?	18
Current State of Non-surgical Devices for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence	17
Enhancing Male Fertility Through AI-Based Management of Varicoceles	15
Rethinking Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer: Embracing PrNLMP for Precision and Progress	15
Algorithm-Based Approach to the Histological Routine Diagnosis of Renal Oncocytic Tumors in Core Biopsy Specimens	15
Aesthetic Penile Augmentation Procedures: A Comprehensive and Current Perspective	15
An Update on Female Urethral Stricture Disease	14
Voiding Dysfunction in Transgender Patients: What We Know and What We Do Not Know	14
The Use of Neutrophil Gelatinase–Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Urinary Tract Obstruction: a Systematic Review	13
Novel Intraoperative Applications of Fluorescence Imaging Using Indocyanine Green in Pediatric Urology	13
Thulium Fiber Laser Behavior on Tissue During Upper- and Lower-Tract Endourology	12
Guiding Clinical Decision Making for Surgical Incontinence Treatment After Prostatectomy: A Review of the Literature	12

Potential of AI-Driven Chatbots in Urology: Revolutionizing Patient Care Through Artificial Intelligence	12
Update on Urethral Bulking for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women	11
Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females	11
Online Collaborative Learning in Urology	11
The Ascent of Artificial Intelligence in Endourology: a Systematic Review Over the Last 2 Decades	11
Cystectomy for Benign Indications	11
Office-Based Procedures for BPH	10
Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy: Are All Clamps Created Equal? An Ex Vivo Model Simulation of Vascular Clampage	10
Advancements in Surgical Performance Evaluation and Feedback	10
Reconstruction Techniques After Partial Nephrectomy: Classic vs. Sutureless Approach—A Narrative Review	10
Robotic Surgery for Stone Disease	10
Ureteral Wall Thickness Measurement and Spontaneous Stone Passage A Narrative Review	9
Financial Toxicity for Female Patients with Urinary Incontinence	9
Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment	9
Review of Vaginal Approaches to Apical Prolapse Repair	9
Role of the Renin–Angiotensin System Components in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Literature Review	9
Circumferential Inferior Vena Cavectomy Without Caval Replacement in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus	9
Prevention of Penile Prosthesis Infection	8
Management Strategy for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 3 Lesions	8
Is Active Surveillance Too Active?	8
The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Platforms for the Assessment of Penile Curvature: A Scoping Review	8
Outcomes Associated with the Endourological Management of Stent Encrustation: Findings from a Literature Review on Behalf of the EAU YAU Urolithiasis Group	8
Role, Cost, and Availably of Urinary pH Monitoring for Kidney Stone Disease—A Systematic Review of the Literature	8
A Perspective of the Urinary Microbiome in Lower Urinary Tract Infections — A Review	7
Imaging of Prenatal and Neonatal Intra-abdominal Genitourinary Tumors: a Review of the Literature	7
Local Therapeutics for the Treatment of Oligo Metastatic Prostate Cancer	7
The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Peyronie’s Disease	7
Ultrasound-Guided PCNL — Why Are We Still Performing Exclusively Fluoroscopic Access?	7
Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas with Aggressive Behavior Display Low Intratumor Heterogeneity at the Histological Level	7
Kidney Xenotransplantation: Are We Ready for Prime Time?	6
Modern Management of Fournier’s Gangrene	6
Support for the Struggling Learner in Urology	6
Improving Outcomes in Urological Surgery for the Elderly: Strategies for Optimization and Risk Reduction	6
A Review of Mentorship in Urology: Are We Satisfied?	6
Management of Kidney Stone Disease in Pregnancy: A Practical and Evidence-Based Approach	6
Risk Factors and Contemporary Management Options for Pain and Discomfort Experienced During a Prostate Biopsy	6
Correction to: Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature	6
Living Donor Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation: a New Standard of Care?	6
Review of the Economics of Surgical Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia	6
Urge Urinary Incontinence and Pregnancy: A Systematic Review	6
Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature	6
Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms during the Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer	6
Innate Versus Acquired: A Review of Predictive Technical Aptitude Assessments in Surgical Trainee Selection	6
Artificial Intelligence Modeling and Priapism	6
Unraveling the Complexities of Uretero-Enteric Strictures: A Modern Review	6
Surgical Complications in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment	5
Financial and Business Literacy Among Urology Residents: Is this a Problem and How Can We Better Prepare Residents for their Careers?	5
A SWOT Analysis of Urology Residency	5
The Extended Utilization of Bulking Agents in Pediatric Urology	5
Pharmacotherapy in Stress Urinary Incontinence; A Literature Review	5

Intravascular Ultrasound for the Evaluation and Management of Retroperitoneal, Genitourinary Malignancies	5
An Update of In Vivo Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy: Results from a Systematic Review	5
Improving Gender Diversity in Urologic Residency Training	5
Imaging Features of Renal Masses to Select Optimal Candidates for Tumor Enucleation Partial Nephrectomy	5
Adult Hypospadias Outcomes for the Pediatric Urologist	5
The Role of Transurethral BPH Surgeries in Management of Urinary Symptoms in Prostate Cancer Patients, Narrative Review	5
Telemedicine in Endourology for Patient Management and Healthcare Delivery: Current Status and Future Perspectives	5
Management Strategies for Patients with Non-Infectious Cystitis: A Review of the Literature	5
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: An Update	4
Interobserver Agreement and Accuracy in Interpreting mpMRI of the Prostate: a Systematic Review	4
Educating the Educator: Understanding Essential Components of Contemporary Urology Residency Training	4
Comparison of Robot-Assisted Versus Open Partial Nephrectomy for Treating Renal Malignancies With An Emphasis on Oncological Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of The Literature	4
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Devices, and Sexual Medicine	4
Genomics in active surveillance and post-prostatectomy patients: A review of when and how to use effectively	4
Advancing Urology Resident Surgical Autonomy	4
The Use of Social Media for Medical Education Within Urology: a Journey Still in Progress	4
Combination and Novel Pharmacologic Agents for OAB	4
Digital Rectal Exam in Prostate Cancer Screening and Elevated PSA Work-up—Is there a role anymore?	4
The Potential Role of Persister Cells in Urinary Tract Infections	4
Management of Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Achieving A Clinical Complete Response after Neoadjuvant Therapy: Evidence and Consideration for Active Surveillance	4
Construction of a 3D Surgical Model for Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy: the Urotrainer VK-1	4
Role of Intrarenal Pressure in Modern Day Endourology (Mini-PCNL and Flexible URS): a Systematic Review of Literature	4
Clinical Implications of the Molecular and Genomic Landscape of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma	4
Do Minimally Invasive Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatments Preserve Sexual Function? A Contemporary Review of the Literature	4
Should Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Be the Standard of Care?	4
Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Renal Masses: Where Do We Stand?	3
Current Applications and Limitations of Augmented Reality in Urological Surgery: A Practical Primer and ‘State of the Field’	3
Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Prostate Cancer	3
Flaps and Grafts in Robotic Reconstructive Surgery	3
Unlocking Peer Review: Elevating Scholarly Writing and Research Competence in Urology Residency	3
Same Day Discharge After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy	3
ALARA in Urology: Steps to Minimise Radiation Exposure During All Parts of the Endourological Journey	3
Gender Differences in Kidney Stone Disease (KSD): Findings from a Systematic Review	3
A Review of Urinary Tract Endometriosis	3
Assessment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Genomic Biomarkers Using Artificial Intelligence: a Systematic Review	3
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Sexual Dysfunction: Review of the Impact of New Medical and Surgical Therapies on Sexual Health	3
Residency Surgical BPH Training Paradigms from MIST to HOLEP	3
Recent Advances in Surgical Simulation For Resident Education	3
Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on Organ Donation and Kidney Transplantation in Latin America	3
Fertility Preservation in Children and Adolescents: Where We Are and Where We Are Going	3