OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Therapeutic Advances in Urology is 5. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
PARP inhibitors alone or in combination for prostate cancer	70
Prognostic value of the inflammatory burden index for disease-specific mortality and intensive care need in Fournier’s gangrene	65
Risk of postoperative bleeding and thromboembolic events in anticoagulated patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumors	55
Systematic review of recent advancements in antibody-drug and bicycle toxin conjugates for the treatment of urothelial cancer	40
Association between components of metabolic syndrome and risk of urinary stone recurrence: a single-center case–control study	31
A multi-institutional update on surgical outcomes after penile silicone sleeve implantation	25
Expanded PCR panel for uropathogen identification and treatment recommendations in urinary tract infections	24
Synergy of PET and MR imaging in the local and regional staging of bladder cancer	21
Modern approaches to BPH management: expert insights and the latest evidence from the 2024 International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update	20
The role of the surgical robot in gender-affirming surgery: a scoping review	20
Assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients undergoing ureteral rest prior to ureteral reconstruction	18
Quadrifecta during retrograde intrarenal surgery: suction, irrigation, intrarenal temperature and pressure: achieving best clinical outcomes – an overview from EAU Endourology	18
Age-related differences in bladder function and sexual outcomes following bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate: a retrospective cohort study	18
Report of testicular tumour in a toddler: management beyond the testis	16
Predictors of poor kidney function in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis: a retrospective observational study	15
CO₂laser therapy for management of stress urinary incontinence in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Regional variation in urinary catheter use in the Netherlands from 2012 to 2021: a population-based cohort	14
A case of retroperitoneal giant leiomyoma and literature review	13
Comparative evaluation of AI language models in educating patients on women’s sexual health	12
Insights and outcomes of day-case percutaneous nephrolithotomy: results of a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis	12
Single-port robotic partial nephrectomy: impact on perioperative outcomes and hospital stay	12
Real-world use of enfortumab vedotin in metastatic urothelial carcinoma: efficacy, safety, and risk stratification	11
Cost-effectiveness of novel antiandrogens for the treatment of nmCRPC patients in the Chinese healthcare system	11
Comprehensive consent in urology using decision aids, leaflets, videos and newer technologies: empowering patient choice and shared decision-making	10
Observational study on the evolution of systemic treatments for advanced renal cell carcinoma in Southwest Finland between 2010 and 2021	9

Chronic scrotal content pain: the experiences of patients undergoing microsurgical spermatic cord denervation	9
Endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin to prevent pouch contractions in a patient with Indiana pouch diversion	9
Treatment modalities for paediatric functional daytime lower urinary tract disorders: an updated review	8
The role of ‘artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, and radiomics’ in PCNL: a review of publication trends over the last 30 years	8
HoloLens^® platform for healthcare professionals simulation training, teaching, and its urological applications: an up-to-date review	8
State-of-art review of current malleable penile prosthesis devices in the commercial market	8
Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome with inguinal hernia, left renal fusion, and malrotation: a rare case	8
Plain Language Summary of Publication: What is the effect of the medicine vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder in patients with and without bladder leakage?	7
Thanks to Reviewers	7
Risk and benefits of penile length preservation techniques during penile prosthesis implantation: a systematic review by the young academic urologists sexual and reproductive health working group	7
Pembrolizumab and olaparib in a cisplatin-refractory testicular cancer patient with a high TMB: first case report	6
Cytomegalovirus haemorrhagic cystitis in a pregnant patient with AIDS	6
Prognostic factors and treatment choice for stage IV, low-volume metastasis hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: cross-sectional study of real-world data	6
Cost-effectiveness of PSMA-PET imaging technology in diagnosing and staging of prostate cancer: a systematic review	6
BMI mediates the association between red cell distribution width to serum albumin index and kidney stone risk: a population-based study	6
Incidence of urinary infections and urosepsis after ureteroscopy for stone disease: a systematic review of literature	6
Surgical treatment of pelvic lipomatosis: a systematic review of 231 cases	5
BAUS South Central Regional Meeting 2024 Friday 19 January: Abstracts	5
Prostatic stents: a narrative review of current evidence	5
Does unenhanced computerized tomography as imaging standard post-retrograde intrarenal surgery paradoxically reduce stone-free rate and increase additional treatment for residual fragments? Outcomes f	5
Robotic reconstruction for benign upper urinary tract obstruction: a review of the current literature	5
The role of switch maintenance therapy in urothelial cancers	5