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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Interventional Pain Management in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain	56
A Common Path: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Müllerian and Wolffian Duct Anomalies	48
Microhematuria in Women Presenting for Overactive Bladder	47
Models and Metrics for Medical Education in Urology: Medical Student Education, Resident Education, and Future Directions	39
The Microbiome and Urolithiasis: Current Advancements and Future Challenges	34
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Urologic Practice and Training	26
Hydrometrocolpos: a Contemporary Review of the Last 5 Years	26
Contemporary Use of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging in Suspected Urolithiasis in Pregnancy	26
The Role of Diet in Kidney Stone Pathogenesis and Prevention	26
Re-appraisal of Standard of Care Imaging to Identify Predictors of Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Bladder and Upper Tract Urothelial Cancers	24
Multiomics in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Current Landscape and Future Directions for Precision Medicine	21
Rethinking Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer: Embracing PrNLMP for Precision and Progress	19
Smart Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections: is Artificial Intelligence the Fast-Lane Solution?	19
Prostatic Arterial Embolization for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated with Benign Prostatic Enlargement	18
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	16
An Update on Female Urethral Stricture Disease	16
Algorithm-Based Approach to the Histological Routine Diagnosis of Renal Oncocytic Tumors in Core Biopsy Specimens	15
Novel Intraoperative Applications of Fluorescence Imaging Using Indocyanine Green in Pediatric Urology	14
Voiding Dysfunction in Transgender Patients: What We Know and What We Do Not Know	13
Aesthetic Penile Augmentation Procedures: A Comprehensive and Current Perspective	13
Enhancing Male Fertility Through AI-Based Management of Varicoceles	12
Potential of AI-Driven Chatbots in Urology: Revolutionizing Patient Care Through Artificial Intelligence	12
The Use of Neutrophil Gelatinase–Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Urinary Tract Obstruction: a Systematic Review	12
Thulium Fiber Laser Behavior on Tissue During Upper- and Lower-Tract Endourology	11

Advancements in Surgical Performance Evaluation and Feedback	11
Role of the Renin–Angiotensin System Components in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Literature Review	11
Robotic Surgery for Stone Disease	11
Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females	11
Cystectomy for Benign Indications	11
Financial Toxicity for Female Patients with Urinary Incontinence	11
Guiding Clinical Decision Making for Surgical Incontinence Treatment After Prostatectomy: A Review of the Literature	11
Update on Urethral Bulking for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women	11
Ureteral Wall Thickness Measurement and Spontaneous Stone Passage A Narrative Review	11
Circumferential Inferior Vena Cavectomy Without Caval Replacement in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus	11
Cost Consideration for the Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease: A Narrative Review	10
Outcomes Associated with the Endourological Management of Stent Encrustation: Findings from a Literature Review on Behalf of the EAU YAU Urolithiasis Group	10
Reconstruction Techniques After Partial Nephrectomy: Classic vs. Sutureless Approach—A Narrative Review	10
Evaluation and Management of Recurrent Pelvic Organ Prolapse	10
Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment	10
Review of Vaginal Approaches to Apical Prolapse Repair	10
Is Active Surveillance Too Active?	9
Management Strategy for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 3 Lesions	9
Role, Cost, and Availably of Urinary pH Monitoring for Kidney Stone Disease—A Systematic Review of the Literature	9
The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Platforms for the Assessment of Penile Curvature: A Scoping Review	9
Prevention of Penile Prosthesis Infection	9
Ultrasound-Guided PCNL — Why Are We Still Performing Exclusively Fluoroscopic Access?	8
Imaging of Prenatal and Neonatal Intra-abdominal Genitourinary Tumors: a Review of the Literature	8
Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas with Aggressive Behavior Display Low Intratumor Heterogeneity at the Histological Level	8
The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Peyronie’s Disease	8
Local Therapeutics for the Treatment of Oligo Metastatic Prostate Cancer	8
Urologic Manifestations of Nonrelaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Insights on Clinical Workup and Management	8
A Perspective of the Urinary Microbiome in Lower Urinary Tract Infections — A Review	7
Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms during the Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer	7
Kidney Xenotransplantation: Are We Ready for Prime Time?	7
Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature	7
Risk Factors and Contemporary Management Options for Pain and Discomfort Experienced During a Prostate Biopsy	7
Three-Dimensional Virtual Models in Robot Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Needed Tool in the Era of Precision Surgery	7
Modern Management of Fournier’s Gangrene	7
Urologic Symptom Management in Parkinson’s Disease - Current Treatments and Emerging Directions - Systematic Review	6
The Diagnosis and Management of Urosymphyseal Fistula with Pubic Osteomyelitis	6
Unraveling the Complexities of Uretero-Enteric Strictures: A Modern Review	6
Artificial Intelligence Modeling and Priapism	6
Correction to: Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature	6
Diet Adherence in Urolithiasis Patients: a Mini Review	6
Support for the Struggling Learner in Urology	6
Review of the Economics of Surgical Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia	6
Surgical Complications in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment	6
Urge Urinary Incontinence and Pregnancy: A Systematic Review	6
Management of Kidney Stone Disease in Pregnancy: A Practical and Evidence-Based Approach	6
A Review of Mentorship in Urology: Are We Satisfied?	6
Improving Outcomes in Urological Surgery for the Elderly: Strategies for Optimization and Risk Reduction	6
Innate Versus Acquired: A Review of Predictive Technical Aptitude Assessments in Surgical Trainee Selection	6
“Defining the Drip: A Systematic Review of Incontinence Definitions and Predictors Following HoLEP”	6
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	5

An Update of In Vivo Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy: Results from a Systematic Review	5
Imaging Features of Renal Masses to Select Optimal Candidates for Tumor Enucleation Partial Nephrectomy	5
Management of Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Achieving A Clinical Complete Response after Neoadjuvant Therapy: Evidence and Consideration for Active Surveillance	5
Pharmacotherapy in Stress Urinary Incontinence; A Literature Review	5
Financial and Business Literacy Among Urology Residents: Is this a Problem and How Can We Better Prepare Residents for their Careers?	5
Adult Hypospadias Outcomes for the Pediatric Urologist	5
Management Strategies for Patients with Non-Infectious Cystitis: A Review of the Literature	5
Genomics in active surveillance and post-prostatectomy patients: A review of when and how to use effectively	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 of Stone Disease in the Spina Bifida Patient	5
Intravascular Ultrasound for the Evaluation and Management of Retroperitoneal, Genitourinary Malignancies	5
Digital Rectal Exam in Prostate Cancer Screening and Elevated PSA Work-up—Is there a role anymore?	5
The Extended Utilization of Bulking Agents in Pediatric Urology	5
Educating the Educator: Understanding Essential Components of Contemporary Urology Residency Training	4
Interobserver Agreement and Accuracy in Interpreting mpMRI of the Prostate: a Systematic Review	4
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Devices, and Sexual Medicine	4
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Sexual Dysfunction: Review of the Impact of New Medical and Surgical Therapies on Sexual Health	4
Same Day Discharge After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy	4
Incisional Hernia after Robotic Urological Surgery	4
Combination and Novel Pharmacologic Agents for OAB	4
Should Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Be the Standard of Care?	4
Current Applications and Limitations of Augmented Reality in Urological Surgery: A Practical Primer and ‘State of the Field’	4
ALARA in Urology: Steps to Minimise Radiation Exposure During All Parts of the Endourological Journey	4
Residency Surgical BPH Training Paradigms from MIST to HOLEP	4
Advancing Urology Resident Surgical Autonomy	4
The Potential Role of Persister Cells in Urinary Tract Infections	4
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: An Update	4
Clinical Implications of the Molecular and Genomic Landscape of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma	4
Reviewing the Current State of Renal Cell Carcinoma with a Tumor Thrombus: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Metastasis, and Systemic Therapy	4
Robotic Peritoneal Flap vs. Perineal Penile Inversion Techniques for Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty	3
Developing a Physician-Led Model for Research Mentorship in Academic Urology	3
Assessment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Genomic Biomarkers Using Artificial Intelligence: a Systematic Review	3
Testosterone and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Narrative Review	3
Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Prostate Cancer	3
Technical Aspects and Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Ureteroscopy: Is It Ready for Primetime?	3
Medical Advancements in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatments	3
Revision of Failed Artificial Urinary Sphincter: A Comprehensive Review	3
A Review of Urinary Tract Endometriosis	3
Unlocking Peer Review: Elevating Scholarly Writing and Research Competence in Urology Residency	3
Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Renal Masses: Where Do We Stand?	3
Rapid Lifestyle Recommendations to Improve Urologic, Heart and Overall Health	3
Role of Bladder Functional Testing Prior to Surgeries for Benign Prostatic Obstruction	3
Managing Radiation Exposure to Endourologists during Pregnancy	3
Review of Robotic-Assisted Radical Nephrectomy with Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy in Renal Cell Carcinoma	3
Recent Advances in Surgical Simulation For Resident Education	3
Fertility Preservation in Children and Adolescents: Where We Are and Where We Are Going	3
Prostatitis: A Review	3
Flaps and Grafts in Robotic Reconstructive Surgery	3
Virtual Urology Residency Interviews in the Post-Pandemic Era	3