International Brazilian Journal of Urology

Article	Citations
Ultrasound guided endoscopic combined Intrarenal surgery – 10 steps for the success	82
Editorial Comment: Penile revascularization utilizing the lateral femoral circumflex artery after pelvic fracture urethral injury	63
Infertility is the hot topic in the 1st number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology in 2024	43
Reviewers are fundamental to success of the International Brazilian Journal of Urology	39
Telesurgery and the International Brazilian Journal of Urology in 2024	39
Treatment of erectile dysfunction by intracavernosal administration of mesenchymal stem cells in patients with diabetes mellitus	33
Impact of Preoperative Silodosin on Ureteroscopy Outcomes for Ureterolithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	30
Applied Anatomy of Bulbospongiosus Muscle: a Narrative Review	29
International Brazilian Journal of Urology Congratulates the 2025 Best Reviewers	29
Risk-adjusted trifecta outcomes in ultrasound-guided RFA of T1a renal masses: experience from a large tertiary cancer center	27
Presenting signs and symptoms of artificial urinary sphincter cuff erosion	27
A novel nomogram can predict pathological T3a upstaged from clinical T1a in localized renal cell carcinoma	25
Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS): A Landmark in Surgical Public Health	23
Tubeless Retroperitoneal Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy: An Innovative Approach to Treat Early Renal Tumor	23
Advancing Telesurgery Connectivity Between North and South America: the first Remote Surgery Conducted Between Orlando and São Paulo in Animal Models	22
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	22
A study comparing dusting to basketing for renal stones ≤ 2 cm during flexible ureteroscopy	22
Perioperative mortality for radical cystectomy in the modern Era: experience from a tertiary referral center	21
The role of clomiphene citrate in late onset male hypogonadism	20
Editorial Comment: Association between selfreported mobile phone use and the semen quality of young men	19
Editorial Comment: Thulium fibre laser versus Holmium:YAG for ureteroscopic lithotripsy: outcomes from a prospective randomised clinical trial	19
Editorial Comment: Diagnostic performance of MRI and US in suspicion of penile fracture	19
Bladder Cancer Immunotherapy in 2025: ALBAN, CREST, POTOMAC, and the Winner Is BCG!	18
The effect of perioperative pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis	17
Use of Dynamic Magnetic Resonance of the Urethra in Surgical Planning of Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis Urethroplasty	17

Care of Patients with Male Hypogonadism: A Joint Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM), the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU), and the Brazilian Associa	17
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	17
Salvage Single-Port Transvesical Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Following High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Therapy	17
Asymptomatic Leukocytospermia and Assisted Reproductive Technology Outcomes: Reason for concern?	16
First Step to Equity and Organization in Waiting Lines for Stone Surgery. Translation of Prioritization Scores	16
Telesurgery in Brazil: Opportunities, Responsibilities, and the Path Ahead	15
Robot-Assisted Bladder Neck Reconstruction in Refractory Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis - A Single-Center Experience from a Specialized Urinary Tract Repair and Reconstruction Center	15
Outcomes of Salvage Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy in the last decade: systematic review and perspectives of referral centers.	14
Robot-Assisted Boari-flap after Orthotopic Neobladder Using the KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 System	14
Robotic partial nephrectomy for large renal Leiomyoma: first case report	14
Biplanar or Monoplanar Prostate Biopsy: Should Transrectal and Transperineal Approaches be Combined for Prostate Cancer Detection?	14
The Effect of Detethering Surgery on the Bladder Function and Psychology of Children with Primary Tethered Cord Syndrome	14
Total corpora mobilization for penile reconstruction	14
Selection of best videos of the year for 2022	14
Development of nerves and vessels in the penis during the human fetal period	14
Mixed Reality Ultrasound-Guided Mini-ECIRS with Apple Vision Pro™ - First Case Report	14
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	14
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for large complex renal cancer: step-by-step segmental artery unclamping	13
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	13
Selection of best videos of the year for 2023	13
Radical Cystectomy with Elective Indication to Cutaneous Ureterostomy: Single-Center Comparative Analysis Between Open and Robotic Surgery in Frail Patients	12
VI-RADS score system - A primer for urologists	12
Dynamic cystoscopy to optimize preoperative assessment of bladder endometriosis	12
Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Buccal Mucosal Graft Ureteroplasty and Ureteral Reimplantation for Repair of Complex Ureteral Strictures Using the Modular Carina™ System	12
Posterior Bulboprostatic Excision and Primary Anastomosis for Pelvic Fracture Urethral Injury: Long-term Objective and Patient-reported Outcomes	12
Standardizing Suction Ureteral Access Sheath Technique in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS): Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting	12
Single-Port Robot assisted partial cystectomy for urachal adenocarcinoma	12
Laparoscopic ventral onlay ureteroplasty with buccal mucosa graft for complex proximal ureteral stricture	12
Comparative assessment of efficacy and safety of approved oral therapies for overactive bladder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	11
Editorial Comment: Open Versus Laparoscopic Gubernaculum-Sparing Second-Stage Fowler-Stephens Orchiopexy for Intra-Abdominal Testis: A Long-Term Study	11
Editorial Comment: Sacral neuromodulation for neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction	11
Prevalence and risk factors of incidental prostate cancer in certain surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Trifecta achievement in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of predictive factors	11
Intraoperative computed tomography for detection of residual stones in endourology procedures: systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Clinical outcomes prediction in kidney transplantation by use of biomarkers from hypothermic machine perfusion	11
The best reviewers of International Brazilian Journal of Urology in 2022	11
HUGOTM RAS System in Robotic-Assisted Radical prostatectomy is highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	11
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is safe and effective in patients with high comorbidity burden	11
Focal Cryotherapy in Prostate Cancer. Does Gleason Impact Results?	11
Comparing Balloon Dilation to Non-Balloon Dilation for Access in Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	11
ASTRA – An alternative approach for the posterior urethra	11
Nomogram to predict the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with residual stones following percutaneous nephrolithotomy	11
Concomitant Bladder Neck Incision in Patients with Posterior Urethral Valve and Bladder Neck Hypertrophy: Short-term Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial	11
Thulium fiber laser in cystine calculi	10
En Bloc Resection of Bladder Tumors (ERBT) using different lasers – Hybrid and Holmium Laser	10
Management and optimization of chronic renal insufficiency in the setting of kidney cancer A Systematic Review	10
A new treatment of concealed penis: symmetrical pterygoid flap surgery	10
Relationship between primary monosymptomatic enuresis and process toilet training: a case-control	10
Modified biplanar (0-90o) endoscopic-guided puncture technique for percutaneous nephrolithtomy: refinement with endoscopic combined intrarrenal surgery to reduce fluoroscopy and operative time	10
Kidney collecting system anatomy applied to endourology - a narrative review	9

Distribution of Neuroendocrine Cells and Hormone Receptors in the Male Proximal Urethra: Implications for Sensory Function and the Impact of Aging	9
Walking Among Pioneers – Sperm DNA Fragmentation and a Growing Focus on Male Factor Infertility	9
The evolution of stress urinary incontinence treatment techniques of the last three decades	9
Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Before Versus After Radical Cystectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	9
Predictive histopathological factors of nodal metastasis in penile cancer	9
The WHO 2025 Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility: A Comprehensive Review with Focus on Male Reproductive Health	9
Primary laparoscopic RPLND for pure seminona metastasis: feasibility of supine and lateral approaches	9
Acute Kidney Injury Following Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Renal Stones: predictors and Follow-up Evaluation in Real-life Setting	9
Systematic Review and Clinical Outcomes of new Robotic Systems in Urology	9
Editorial Comment: What Adults Teach Urologists About Hypospadias?	9
Safety, Complications, and Procedural Efficiency of Neonatal Circumcision Devices: A Network Meta-Analysis	9
Editorial Comment: Two-stage Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy in management of undescended testes: Is it time for a change? A UK multi-centre retrospective study	8
The geriatric nutritional risk index predicts complications after nephrectomy for renal cancer	8
Single Port Robotic Pyeloplasty: early single-center experience	8
Moment of induction and duration of experimental varicocele in rats: effects on semen quality	8
Editorial Comment: Nocturia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Spinal Cord Injured Patients - a Cohort Study	8
Outcomes of ablative therapy and radical treatment for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Editorial Comment: Two-stage Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy in management of undescended testes: Is it time for a change? A UK multi-centre retrospective study	8
Arterial Embolization versus Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for the Treatment of Renal Angiomyolipomas	8
Comparing the Technological and Intraoperative Performances of Da Vinci xi and DaVinci 5 Robotic Platforms in Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy	8
Use of ChatGPT in Urology and its Relevance in Clinical Practice: Comment	8
Aldehyde free - Bovine Pericardium – A New Option of Graft in Urethral Stricture Treatment	8
Treating asthma in patients with enuresis: repercussions on urinary symptoms	8
Sistematic Reviews About Infertility and Robotic Surgery are the Hot Topics in this Issue of International Brazilian Journal of Urology	8
Penile Length can be Estimated by the Foot-Length? Study in Human Fetuses with Neural Tube Defects	8
Iatrogenic Ureteropelvic Junction Disruption from Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery: Early Repair using The SP Robotic System	8
Clinical safety and efficacy of microwave ablation for small renal masses	8
ICSI with Testicular Sperm in Non-Azoospermic Men: Expert Opinion and Practical Algorithm	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
Vesical imaging reporting and data system (VI-RADS) in bladder cancer diagnosis in review in this number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology	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
Infection Prophylaxis in Urological Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures – A narrative review and Recommendations	7
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on prostate cancer outcomes at an uro-oncology referral center	7
Robotic salvage partial nephrectomy following surgical and ablative therapies	7
Re: One-day voiding diary in the evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in children	7
What is the most dangerous sexual position that caused the penile fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis	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
Micropenis in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review	6
Robot-assisted radical cystectomy and ileal conduit with Hugo™ RAS system: feasibility, setting and perioperative outcomes	6
New perspectives of robotic surgery are the topic highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	6
Is there still a role for systematic biopsy after targeted biopsy for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer in MRI suspicious lesions?	6
The effectiveness of mapping-targeted biopsies on the index lesion in transperineal prostate biopsies	6
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	6
The Start of a Robotic Kidney Transplant Program: Institutional Step-by-Step Technique	6
Different approaches for bladder neck dissection during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: the Aalst technique	6
Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery: best practices and future perspectives	6
The Management of Children and Adolescents with Overactive Bladder Refractory to Treatment with Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation	6
Urological impact of race-free estimated glomerular filtration rate equations	6
A multi-faceted exploration of unmet needs in the continuing improvement and development of fertility care amidst a pandemic	6
Predictive Value of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (T2-weighted Imaging and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient) for Pathological Grading of Prostate Cancer: a Meta-Analysis	6
Risk of post-vasectomy infections in 133,044 vasectomies from four international vasectomy practices	6
INCT UroGen and the Transformation of Brazilian Urologic Oncology: A Model for Translational Science and Health Equity	6
Neurophysiology of Micturition: a Narrative Review on Preventing Mismanagement	6
Where the International Brazilian Journal of Urology is going in 2026	6
Is it safe to resume large scale in-person medical meetings?	5
Dynamic and static ultrasound features predictive of vesicoureteral reflux and renal damage in children and adolescents with neurogenic bladder	5
Ventral onlay glanuloplasty for treatment of fossa navicularis strictures	5
Predictors of early catheter replacement after HoLEP. Results from a high-volume laser center	5
Efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation with different treatment frequency in women with refractory idiopathic overactive bladder	5
Validation of the Barcelona-MRI predictive model when PI-RADS v2.1 is used with transperineal prostate biopsies	5
International Brazilian Journal of Urology highlights experimental studies in Infertility in this number	5
Editorial Comment: Prediction Model for Neurogenic Bladder Recovery One Year After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury	5
Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous nephrolithotomy and risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Abdominal testicular vessel distribution in human fetuses - basis for Fowler-Stephens surgery	5
Vas deferens to rete testis anastomosis for obstructive azoospermia	5
The Path to Global Equity in Surgical Care: Clinical and Technical Results of Cross-Border, Ultra-Long-Distance, Asia to Middle East Human Telesurgery	5
Impact of body mass index on size and composition of urinary stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Male Infertility: Diagnostic Approach – A Committee Opinion	5
A Why Open Testicular Mapping (OTEM) Should Precede, and Often Replace, Micro-TESE in Nonobstructive Azoospermia	5
Use of ChatGPT in Urology and its Relevance in Clinical Practice: Is it useful?	5
Comments on "Use of ChatGPT in Urology and its Relevance in Clinical Practice": Toward a Responsible AI Framework for Middle-Income Settings	5
Editorial Comment: Solifenacin treatment after intradetrusor injections with botulinum toxin in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity	4
One-day voiding diary in the evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in children	4
Single-Port Transvesical Robotic Radical Prostatectomy in a Patient with Hostile Abdomen	4
Telesurgery and the Future of Urologic Surgery	4
Enuresis and upper airway obstruction: BNP and ADH hormones behavior before and after airway surgery	4
Tomographic aspect of a giant stone in a bricker urinary diversion	4
Importance of Penile Vascularization in Live Donor Penile Transplantation	4

Low-dose prednisone is an effective rescue for deteriorating semen parameters following vasovasostomy	4
Single-dose Tamsulosin Induces Reversible Azoospermia and Ejaculatory Dysfunction Suggesting Potential for on-demand Male Contraception	4
Redefining Surgical Collaboration: The First Structured Transcontinental Robotic Telementoring Experience Between Africa and South America	4
Evidence of restorative therapies in the treatment of Peyronie disease: A narrative review	4
Recommendations for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment during COVID-19 outbreak were not followed in Brazil	4
Flexible Ureteroscopic Guided Laparoscopic Ureteroplasty For The Treatment Of Ureteral Stricture	4
In utero myelomeningocele repair and high-risk bladder pattern. a prospective study	4
Pembrolizumab as a promising intervention for advanced penile cancer	4
A Comprehensive Review of the Current State of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Salvage Prostatectomy	4
Kidney surface development in human fetuses: study applied to radiological diagnosis	4
Exploring the Teleproctoring Potential of Telesurgery: The First Remote Procedures Performed Simultaneously Between Orlando and Shanghai	4
Impact of Partial Penectomy and Glansectomy on Couples’ Sexual Function	4
Do we urologists know enough about gender minorities with prostate cancer?	4
Robotic excision of vaginal pouch in ovotesticular disorder of sexual development	4
Editorial Comment: Management of sphincter insufficiency in patients with neurogenic bladder and bladder augmentation	4
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	4
Pain Perception During Transperineal and Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Under Local Anesthesia: a Prospective Analysis of a Multi-ethnic and Diverse Cohort	4
From pathophysiology to practice: addressing oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation in Varicocele-affected subfertile men	3
First Brazilian Series of Urologic Surgeries Using Versius Robotic Multiport Platform	3
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	3
Transvesical Clipless Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Using a Multiport Platform: Technical Feasibility and Early Outcomes	3
Re: Long term outcomes of one-stage augmentation anterior urethroplasty: a systematic review and metaanalysis	3
Robot-assisted Reduction Pyeloplasty with 3D Image Navigation for Adult Giant Hydronephrosis: Technique and Clinical Outcomes	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
The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Fournier’s Gangrene: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	3
Dapoxetine and premature ejaculation	3
Effects of Chronic Stress and Comfort Food in Testicular Morphology in Adult Wistar Rats	3
Modified penile reconstruction in classic bladder exstrophy: Can complete corporal covering of the urethral closure be achieved using incomplete disassembly technique?	3
The Prevalence of Climacturia in Patients after Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review	3
A new option in the treatment of erectile dysfunction highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	3
Can we recommend varicocele surgery for men with hypogonadism?	3
Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation with Desmopressin Acetate for Treating Primary Monosymptomatic Enuresis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	3
Editorial Comment: Epidemiology of Spinal Cord Injury in Adults in Sweden, 2016-2020: A Retrospective Registry-Based Study	3
Clinical Outcomes and Cost-effectiveness between the Sentire® and da Vinci® systems in Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy	3
Totally Intracorporeal Robot-Assisted Bilateral Ileal Ureter Replacement for the Treatment of Ureteral Strictures using Kangduo Surgical Robot 2000 Plus	3
Deep learning is a promising technology and seems to be the future of the CT stone evaluation	3
Predictors of urinary function recovery after laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy	3
MRI-TRUS fusion targeted biopsy is highligheted in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	3
Treatment of fossa navicularis strictures	3
Robotic-assisted repair of colovesical anastomosis after Hartmann’s reversal procedure	3
Robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection as primary treatment for stage II seminoma germ cell tumor	3
Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis highlighted in this number of International Brazilian Journal of Urology	3
The dilemma of partial nephrectomy and surgical upstaging	2
Repositioning the Digital Rectal Examination in the Era of Risk-Adapted Prostate Cancer Diagnostics: Right Tool to the Right Patient at the Right Time	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
Artificial Intelligence and Peer Review: Preserving Integrity in the Pursuit of Efficiency	2
Advocating hormonal treatment to prevent adult infertility in patients diagnosed with congenital undescended testes	2
Patient-reported Outcomes of Transperineal Reanastomosis for Recurrent or Obliterative Post-prostatectomy Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis	2
Annual Editorial – Best Videos of the Year in 2025	2
Editorial Comment: Maximal anatomic bladder neck preservation at the prostatic origin (MANO) in robotic radical prostatectomy: does prostate size matter?	2
Management of Small Renal Masses: Literature and Guidelines Review	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
Identify risk factors for perioperative outcomes in Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion with Robotic Cystectomy	2
Editorial Comment: Intra-cavernous injection of BOTOX ® (50 and 100 Units) for treatment of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction: Randomized controlled trial	2
Is it necessary for all patients with suspicious lesions undergo systematic biopsy in the era of MRI-TRUS fusion targeted biopsy?	2
Is the learning curve of the urology resident for conventional radical prostatectomy similar to that of staff initiating robot-assisted radical prostatectomy?	2
Weak clinical effect of airway clearance on ADH and BNP concentration: mechanism or data collection BIAS	2
Corporoplasty: A simplified technique for clitoroplasty	2
Robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy using the KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 System versus the da Vinci System: a multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial	2
Ultrasonically Estimated Bladder and Detrusor Weights in Patients with Post-Void Residual Urine	2
Urethroplasty is highlighted in the first number of 2023 in International Brazilian Journal of Urology	2
Darifenacin Versus Parasacral Transcutaneous Electric Nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome in patients infected with Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 – randomized open clinical trial	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
Comparison of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones >2cm: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Bladder Mucosa Harvested with Holmium Laser for Treatment of Urethral Strictures: Does the Graft Have its Tissue Integrity Preserved?	2
Editorial Comment: Proximal Urethrostomy Versus Urethroplasty for Complex Urethral Strictures	2
Editorial Comment: The effect of low-intensity shock wave therapy on moderate erectile dysfunction: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial	2