International Brazilian Journal of Urology

Article	Citations
Ultrasound guided endoscopic combined Intrarenal surgery – 10 steps for the success	63
Editorial Comment: Penile revascularization utilizing the lateral femoral circumflex artery after pelvic fracture urethral injury	52
Infertility is the hot topic in the 1st number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology in 2024	50
Reviewers are fundamental to success of the International Brazilian Journal of Urology	48
A novel nomogram can predict pathological T3a upstaged from clinical T1a in localized renal cell carcinoma	47
Perioperative mortality for radical cystectomy in the modern Era: experience from a tertiary referral center	41
Presenting signs and symptoms of artificial urinary sphincter cuff erosion	39
Telesurgery and the International Brazilian Journal of Urology in 2024	33
Challenging dilemmas of low grade, non-invasive bladder cancer: a narrative review	30
Can remote assistance for robotic surgery improve surgical performance in simulation training? A prospective clinical trial of urology residents using a simulator in south america	27
Single-use flexible ureteroscopes: update and perspective in developing countries. A narrative review	27
Advancing Telesurgery Connectivity Between North and South America: the first Remote Surgery Conducted Between Orlando and São Paulo in Animal Models	26
Treatment of erectile dysfunction by intracavernosal administration of mesenchymal stem cells in patients with diabetes mellitus	25
A study comparing dusting to basketing for renal stones ≤ 2 cm during flexible ureteroscopy	24
Neurogenic bladder – concepts and treatment recommendations	22
Re: The role of transperineal ultrasound in the evaluation of stress urinary incontinence	21
Editorial Comment: Diagnostic performance of MRI and US in suspicion of penile fracture	21
Asymptomatic Leukocytospermia and Assisted Reproductive Technology Outcomes: Reason for concern?	21
Editorial Comment: Association between selfreported mobile phone use and the semen quality of young men	20
Editorial Comment: Thulium fibre laser versus Holmium:YAG for ureteroscopic lithotripsy: outcomes from a prospective randomised clinical trial	20
RESPONSE TO THE AUTHORS “Intravaginal eletrical stimulation for bladder training method” by Cássio L. Z. Riccetto, 2021	20
Outcomes of Salvage Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy in the last decade: systematic review and perspectives of referral centers.	19
Association between rectal diameter and response to treatment with parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and behavioral changes in children and adolescents with bladder and bowel dysf	19
The effect of perioperative pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis	18
The role of clomiphene citrate in late onset male hypogonadism	18

Evaluating the Safety of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS): Intra- and Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Enrolled in the Global Multicentre Flexible Ureteroscopy Outcome Registry (FLEXO	17
Mixed Reality Ultrasound-Guided Mini-ECIRS with Apple Vision Pro™ - First Case Report	17
Total corpora mobilization for penile reconstruction	16
Biplanar or Monoplanar Prostate Biopsy: Should Transrectal and Transperineal Approaches be Combined for Prostate Cancer Detection?	16
When to start clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) in children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction	15
Development of nerves and vessels in the penis during the human fetal period	15
The Effect of Detethering Surgery on the Bladder Function and Psychology of Children with Primary Tethered Cord Syndrome	15
Single-Port Robot assisted partial cystectomy for urachal adenocarcinoma	14
Dynamic cystoscopy to optimize preoperative assessment of bladder endometriosis	14
Selection of best videos of the year for 2023	14
Editorial Comment: Adverse Effects of Intravesical Onabotulinumtoxin A Injection in Patients with Idiopathic Overactive Bladder or Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analys	14
Selection of best videos of the year for 2022	14
Perception of castration value over cost in the metastatic prostate cancer scenario: a contemporary pharmacoeconomic perspective	13
Nerve-sparing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: how I do it after 15.000 cases	13
Robotic partial nephrectomy for large renal Leiomyoma: first case report	13
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for large complex renal cancer: step-by-step segmental artery unclamping	13
Incontinence after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a reverse systematic review	13
A novel upper tract ureteroscopic biopsy technique: the “form tackle”	13
Radical Cystectomy with Elective Indication to Cutaneous Ureterostomy: Single-Center Comparative Analysis Between Open and Robotic Surgery in Frail Patients	13
Robotic management of congenital urethra-vaginal fistula with transverse vaginal septum	13
Laparoscopic ventral onlay ureteroplasty with buccal mucosa graft for complex proximal ureteral stricture	12
VI-RADS score system - A primer for urologists	12
Analysis of surgical and histopathological results of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy with use of three or four robotic arms: an early series results	12
Editorial Comment: Embryological Development and Topographic Anatomy of Pelvic Compartments-Surgical Relevance for Pelvic Lymphonodectomy	12
Intraoperative computed tomography for detection of residual stones in endourology procedures: systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Comparative assessment of efficacy and safety of approved oral therapies for overactive bladder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	11
Trifecta achievement in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of predictive factors	11
Comparing Balloon Dilation to Non-Balloon Dilation for Access in Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	11
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is safe and effective in patients with high comorbidity burden	11
Clinical outcomes prediction in kidney transplantation by use of biomarkers from hypothermic machine perfusion	11
The effect of vitamin D deficiency in children with overactive bladder related urinary incontinence	10
Editorial Comment: Sacral neuromodulation for neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction	10
Thulium fiber laser in cystine calculi	10
Editorial Comment: Open Versus Laparoscopic Gubernaculum-Sparing Second-Stage Fowler-Stephens Orchiopexy for Intra-Abdominal Testis: A Long-Term Study	10
Prevalence and risk factors of incidental prostate cancer in certain surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Management and optimization of chronic renal insufficiency in the setting of kidney cancer A Systematic Review	10
ASTRA – An alternative approach for the posterior urethra	10
The best reviewers of International Brazilian Journal of Urology in 2022	10
Nomogram to predict the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with residual stones following percutaneous nephrolithotomy	10
HUGOTM RAS System in Robotic-Assisted Radical prostatectomy is highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	10
Modified biplanar (0-90o) endoscopic-guided puncture technique for percutaneous nephrolithtomy: refinement with endoscopic combined intrarrenal surgery to reduce fluoroscopy and operative time	9
A new treatment of concealed penis: symmetrical pterygoid flap surgery	9
En Bloc Resection of Bladder Tumors (ERBT) using different lasers – Hybrid and Holmium Laser	9
Predictive histopathological factors of nodal metastasis in penile cancer	9
Relationship between primary monosymptomatic enuresis and process toilet training: a case-control	9
Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Before Versus After Radical Cystectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	9
Kidney collecting system anatomy applied to endourology - a narrative review	9
Arterial Embolization versus Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for the Treatment of Renal Angiomyolipomas	8
Primary laparoscopic RPLND for pure seminona metastasis: feasibility of supine and lateral approaches	8
Walking Among Pioneers – Sperm DNA Fragmentation and a Growing Focus on Male Factor Infertility	8

Practical evaluation of the R.E.N.A.L. score system in 150 laparoscopic nephron sparing surgeries	8
Editorial Comment: What Adults Teach Urologists About Hypospadias?	8
The geriatric nutritional risk index predicts complications after nephrectomy for renal cancer	8
Comparing the Technological and Intraoperative Performances of Da Vinci xi and DaVinci 5 Robotic Platforms in Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy	8
Holmium laser ablation of the prostate (HoLAP) with moses technology for the surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia	8
Treating asthma in patients with enuresis: repercussions on urinary symptoms	8
Clinical safety and efficacy of microwave ablation for small renal masses	8
The evolution of stress urinary incontinence treatment techniques of the last three decades	8
Editorial Comment: Sexual Function Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Penile Fracture	8
Step-by-step optimisation of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using augmented reality	8
Transition: The Patient in a No-Man´s Land	7
Technical and anatomical challenges to approach robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients with Urolift®	7
Editorial Comment: The effects of pregabalin, solifenacin and their combination therapy on ureteral double-J stent-related symptoms: A randomized controlled clinical trial	7
Moment of induction and duration of experimental varicocele in rats: effects on semen quality	7
Re: Long term outcomes of one-stage augmentation anterior urethroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Node dissection in prostate cancer: no answers for old questions	7
Single Port Robotic Pyeloplasty: early single-center experience	7
Infection Prophylaxis in Urological Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures – A narrative review and Recommendations	7
Robotic salvage partial nephrectomy following surgical and ablative therapies	7
Interaction between the impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and demographic characteristics on sexual/erectile dysfunction in Latin America: cross-sectional study	7
Use of ChatGPT in Urology and its Relevance in Clinical Practice: Comment	7
Aldehyde free - Bovine Pericardium – A New Option of Graft in Urethral Stricture Treatment	7
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on prostate cancer outcomes at an uro-oncology referral center	7
Head-to-head comparisons of enhanced CT, 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT and 18F-FDG PET/CT in identifying adverse pathology of clear-cell renal cell carcinoma: a prospective study	7
Testicular involvement in pediatric acute lymphocytic leukemia: what to do about it?	7
Upper tract urothelial carcinoma and bladder cancer in review in this number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology	7
The potential threats and benefits of nephron-sparing surgery can be predicted by any available score system	7
Outcomes of ablative therapy and radical treatment for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Editorial Comment: Nocturia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Spinal Cord Injured Patients - a Cohort Study	7
Robot-assisted radical cystectomy and ileal conduit with Hugo™ RAS system: feasibility, setting and perioperative outcomes	6
A brief review of the VI-RADS classification for bladder tumors on MRI (and a call for increased interface, consistent communication and more joined studies by the radiological and urological communit	6
Different approaches for bladder neck dissection during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: the Aalst technique	6
INCT UroGen and the Transformation of Brazilian Urologic Oncology: A Model for Translational Science and Health Equity	6
Editorial Comment: Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and prostate cancer: An updated systematic review with a focus on previous or active localized prostate cancer	6
Enhancement patterns of adrenal nodules on magnetic resonance imaging	6
New perspectives of robotic surgery are the topic highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	6
Re: One-day voiding diary in the evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in children	6
Neurophysiology of Micturition: a Narrative Review on Preventing Mismanagement	6
Urological impact of race-free estimated glomerular filtration rate equations	6
Vesical imaging reporting and data system (VI-RADS) in bladder cancer diagnosis in review in this number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology	6
Risk of post-vasectomy infections in 133,044 vasectomies from four international vasectomy practices	6
Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery: best practices and future perspectives	6
Robotic-assisted nephrectomy with level II IVC thrombectomy using Rummel Tourniquets	6
The Management of Children and Adolescents with Overactive Bladder Refractory to Treatment with Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation	6
Editorial Comment: Prediction Model for Neurogenic Bladder Recovery One Year After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury	5
Abdominal testicular vessel distribution in human fetuses - basis for Fowler-Stephens surgery	5
Testicular arteries anatomy applied to fowler-sthephens surgery in high undescended testis – a narrative review	5
Lower pole anatomy of horseshoe kidney and complete ureteral duplication: Anatomic and radiologic study applied to endourology	5
Impact of body mass index on size and composition of urinary stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
International Brazilian Journal of Urology highlights experimental studies in Infertility in this number	5
Male Infertility: Diagnostic Approach – A Committee Opinion	5
The effectiveness of mapping-targeted biopsies on the index lesion in transperineal prostate biopsies	5
What is the most dangerous sexual position that caused the penile fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Validation of the Barcelona-MRI predictive model when PI-RADS v2.1 is used with transperineal prostate biopsies	5
Is it safe to resume large scale in-person medical meetings?	5
Predictive Value of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (T2-weighted Imaging and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient) for Pathological Grading of Prostate Cancer: a Meta-Analysis	5
Safety and efficacy of vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of renal stone disease: an analysis of stone free status and postoperative infectious complications	5
A multi-faceted exploration of unmet needs in the continuing improvement and development of fertility care amidst a pandemic	5
Can concomitant bladder neck incision and primary valve ablation reduce early re-admission rate and secondary intervention?	4
Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous nephrolithotomy and risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
One-day voiding diary in the evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in children	4
Kidney surface development in human fetuses: study applied to radiological diagnosis	4
Editorial Comment: Management of sphincter insufficiency in patients with neurogenic bladder and bladder augmentation	4
Enuresis and upper airway obstruction: BNP and ADH hormones behavior before and after airway surgery	4
The 2012 Briganti nomogram not only predicts lymph node involvement but also disease progression in surgically treated intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients with PSA <10 ng/mL, ISUP grade grou	4
Evidence of restorative therapies in the treatment of Peyronie disease: A narrative review	4
Vas deferens to rete testis anastomosis for obstructive azoospermia	4
Treatment of renal lower pole stones: an update	4
Dynamic and static ultrasound features predictive of vesicoureteral reflux and renal damage in children and adolescents with neurogenic bladder	4
Ventral onlay glanuloplasty for treatment of fossa navicularis strictures	4
Use of ChatGPT in Urology and its Relevance in Clinical Practice: Is it useful?	4
Telesurgery and the Future of Urologic Surgery	4
Editorial Comment: Solifenacin treatment after intradetrusor injections with botulinum toxin in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity	4
Editorial Comment: Interaction between the impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and demographic characteristics on sexual/erectile dysfunction in Latin America: crosssectional study	4
A Comprehensive Review of the Current State of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Salvage Prostatectomy	4
Flexible Ureteroscopic Guided Laparoscopic Ureteroplasty For The Treatment Of Ureteral Stricture	4
Efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation with different treatment frequency in women with refractory idiopathic overactive bladder	4
Predictors of early catheter replacement after HoLEP. Results from a high-volume laser center	4
The Path to Global Equity in Surgical Care: Clinical and Technical Results of Cross-Border, Ultra-Long-Distance, Asia to Middle East Human Telesurgery	4
Could urinary nerve growth factor and bladder wall thickness predict the treatment outcome of children with overactive bladder?	4

Recommendations for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment during COVID-19 outbreak were not followed in Brazil	4
Impact of Partial Penectomy and Glansectomy on Couples’ Sexual Function	4
Robotic excision of vaginal pouch in ovotesticular disorder of sexual development	4
Editorial Comment: Comparison of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones >2cm: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Single-Port Transvesical Robotic Radical Prostatectomy in a Patient with Hostile Abdomen	4
Tomographic aspect of a giant stone in a bricker urinary diversion	4
Do we urologists know enough about gender minorities with prostate cancer?	4
Epididymal abnormalities associated with sperm obstruction	4
The Prevalence of Climacturia in Patients after Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review	3
Treatment of fossa navicularis strictures	3
Bladder dysfunction depends on many variables in children with posterior urethral valves	3
Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation with Desmopressin Acetate for Treating Primary Monosymptomatic Enuresis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	3
Editorial Comment: Intra-cavernous injection of BOTOX ® (50 and 100 Units) for treatment of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction: Randomized controlled trial	3
First Brazilian Series of Urologic Surgeries Using Versius Robotic Multiport Platform	3
Editorial Comment: Intradetrusor botulinum toxin injections (300 units) for the treatment of poorly compliant bladders in patients with adult neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction	3
Association between winter season and desmopressin treatment efficiency in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis: a pilot study	3
Organic or psychological? It does matter!	3
Modified penile reconstruction in classic bladder exstrophy: Can complete corporal covering of the urethral closure be achieved using incomplete disassembly technique?	3
Editorial Comment: Secondary polycythemia in men receiving testosterone therapy increases risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and venous thromboembolism in the first year of therapy	3
Predictors of urinary function recovery after laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy	3
Editorial Comment: Anatomy of testicular artery: A proposal for a classification with MDCT angiography	3
The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Fournier’s Gangrene: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	3
Deep learning is a promising technology and seems to be the future of the CT stone evaluation	3
A new option in the treatment of erectile dysfunction highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	3
MRI-TRUS fusion targeted biopsy is highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	3
Effects of Chronic Stress and Comfort Food in Testicular Morphology in Adult Wistar Rats	3
“Intravaginal eletrical stimulation for bladder training method” by Cássio L. Z. Riccetto, 2021	3
In utero myelomeningocele repair and high-risk bladder pattern. a prospective study	3
Robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection as primary treatment for stage II seminoma germ cell tumor	3
Totally Intracorporeal Robot-Assisted Bilateral Ileal Ureter Replacement for the Treatment of Ureteral Strictures using Kangduo Surgical Robot 2000 Plus	3
Pembrolizumab as a promising intervention for advanced penile cancer	3
Re: Long term outcomes of one-stage augmentation anterior urethroplasty: a systematic review and metaanalysis	3
Re: Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus electrical stimulation with pelvic floor muscle training for overactive bladder syndrome in women: results of a randomized controlled study	3
Impact of lifestyle in prostate cancer patients. What should we do?	3
Is biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training superior to pelvic floor muscle training alone in the treatment of dysfunctional voiding in women? A prospective randomized study	3
From pathophysiology to practice: addressing oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation in Varicocele-affected subfertile men	3
Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis highlighted in this number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology	3
Dapoxetine and premature ejaculation	3
Can we recommend varicocele surgery for men with hypogonadism?	3
Importance of Penile Vascularization in Live Donor Penile Transplantation	3
Low-dose prednisone is an effective rescue for deteriorating semen parameters following vasovasostomy	3
Comparison of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones >2cm: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Is the learning curve of the urology resident for conventional radical prostatectomy similar to that of staff initiating robot-assisted radical prostatectomy?	2
Percutaneous and endoscopic combined treatment of bladder and renal lithiasis in mitrofanoff conduit	2
Robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy using the KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 System versus the da Vinci System: a multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial	2
Available evidence on HIFU for focal treatment of prostate cancer: a systematic review	2
Weak clinical effect of airway clearance on ADH and BNP concentration: mechanism or data collection BIAS	2
Minimally invasive ureteroplasty with lingual mucosal graft for complex ureteral stricture: analysis of surgical and patient-reported outcomes	2
Editorial Comment: Does Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPE)-Related Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO) Benefit Patients with Central Nervous System Diseases? A Systematic Review	2
The dilemma of partial nephrectomy and surgical upstaging	2
Recombinant gonadotropin therapy to improve spermatogenesis in nonobstructive azoospermic patients – A proof of concept study	2
Editorial Comment: Epidemiology of Spinal Cord Injury in Adults in Sweden, 2016-2020: A Retrospective Registry-Based Study	2
Management of Small Renal Masses: Literature and Guidelines Review	2
Corporoplasty: A simplified technique for clitoroplasty	2
Editorial Comment: Efficiency and satisfaction with telephone consultation of follow-up patients in neuro-urology: Experience of the COVID-19 pandemic	2
The role of transperineal ultrasound in the evaluation of stress urinary incontinence cases	2
Smoking is an independent risk factor for stricture recurrence after the urethroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Editorial Comment: The effect of low-intensity shock wave therapy on moderate erectile dysfunction: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial	2
Advocating hormonal treatment to prevent adult infertility in patients diagnosed with congenital undescended testes	2
Bladder Mucosa Harvested with Holmium Laser for Treatment of Urethral Strictures: Does the Graft Have its Tissue Integrity Preserved?	2
Urethroplasty is highlighted in the first number of 2023 in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	2
Identify risk factors for perioperative outcomes in Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion with Robotic Cystectomy	2
Clinical and Urodynamic results of the Argus T® sling in moderate and severe male stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy – a 5 year prospective study.	2
Comparative Study of Gleason 7 (3+4) and (4+3) Prostatic Adenocarcinomas with Prognostic Criteria and Immunohistochemical Profiles of AMACR, PSA and Ki-67	2
Editorial Comment: Single-use flexible ureteroscopes: update and perspective in developing countries. A narrative review	2
Management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children update and recommendations on medical treatment	2
Analysis of the related risk factors of inguinal lymph node metastasis in patients with penile cancer: A cross-sectional study	2
Editorial Comment: Proximal Urethrostomy Versus Urethroplasty for Complex Urethral Strictures	2
Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is associated with lower urinary tract symptoms	2
Is it necessary for all patients with suspicious lesions undergo systematic biopsy in the era of MRI-TRUS fusion targeted biopsy?	2
Ultrasonically Estimated Bladder and Detrusor Weights in Patients with Post-Void Residual Urine	2
Robotic-assisted repair of colovesical anastomosis after Hartmann’s reversal procedure	2
The combined effect of lifestyle intervention and antioxidant therapy on sperm DNA fragmentation and seminal oxidative stress in IVF patients: a pilot study	2