Impact Factor
2.83
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.52
335 total citations
h5-index
15
h5 depth signal
Cited share
63.1%
142 of 225
Total citations
335
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.50
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.0%
20 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Italy
268
India
149
Turkey
100
Iran
73
United Kingdom
48
Citing Fields of Research
Urology
511
Kidney Diseases
289
Prostate Cancer
141
Abdominal Surgery
51
Testicular Disorders
51
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
7,130
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
225
142 cited publications
Last 12 months
137
11.4 publications/month
Open access share
4.4%
6 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Italy
268 citing publications
Leading citing field
Urology
511 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
8 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v77n1, 2010-
v77n1, 2010-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Urology
Kidney Diseases
Prostate Cancer
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Società italiana di urologia
Broad Categories
Urology
Kidney Diseases
Prostate Cancer
MeSH Descriptors
Urology
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/03915603261494703
Open DOI
Self-removal of suprapubic catheter after retzius sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A feasibility audit
Introduction and objectives: We conducted a prospective audit to evaluate the feasibility of suprapubic catheter self-removal and what factors can interfere with the decision of self-removal, in post RS-RARP patients. Material and method...
02
DOI 10.1177/03915603261486075
Open DOI
Renal transplantation in congenital heart diseases: A systematic review of outcomes and challenges
Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) patients increasingly survive into adulthood, yet chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common. End-stage renal disease management is challenging due to hemodynamic instability and perioperative risks...
03
DOI 10.1177/03915603261483766
Open DOI
Global trends and hotspots in bladder cancer: A bibliometric analysis (2016–2025)
Introduction: Bladder cancer research has experienced a rapid increase in publication output with the emergence of new themes in diagnosis and treatment. The expanding literature makes it challenging to identify overarching trends and ke...
04
DOI 10.1177/03915603261486072
Open DOI
Optical internal urethrotomy alone versus optical internal urethrotomy with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for short-segment anterior urethral stricture: A prospective randomised controlled trial
Urethral stricture recurrence after optical internal urethrotomy (OIU) is well documented, with published rates of 40%–68% at 1 year. This prospective randomised controlled trial assigned 50 male patients with primary short-segment (< 2 ...
05
DOI 10.1177/03915603261489669
Open DOI
Validation of non-stent criteria post-endoscopic stone management. Contemporary study
Objective: To validate the “5-Not’s” (Hekal’s) criteria for selecting candidates for stentless procedures following endoscopic urinary stone management, and to evaluate their applicability across both semi-rigid and flexible endoscopic m...
06
DOI 10.1177/03915603261487649
Open DOI
Biochemical evaluation of beta-trace protein: A newer glomerular filtration biomarker for early detection and risk assessment of chronic kidney disease over the older creatinine
Objectives: Early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is essential for improving clinical outcomes. However, serum creatinine (Scr), the conventional biomarker for estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR), has notable limitation...
07
DOI 10.1177/03915603261486088
Open DOI
Antidiabetic drug exposure and risk of bladder cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, but the impact of specific antidiabetic drug classes remains uncertain. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis follo...
08
DOI 10.1177/03915603261485845
Open DOI
Patterns and potential predictors of impaired semen quality: Insights from a retrospective analysis in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Introduction: Abnormal semen parameters are a significant cause of male infertility, influenced by various lifestyle, medical, and environmental factors. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of abnormal semen parameters and explor...
09
DOI 10.1177/03915603261448785
Open DOI
The Miami Cancer Institute technique: Puboprostatic complex preserving dorsal venous complex ligation with cystourethropexy
Urinary incontinence remains a major concern following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and can significantly affect postoperative quality of life. This study describes early continence and oncologic outcomes associated with a...
10
DOI 10.1177/03915603261486074
Open DOI
Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Initial single-center experience
Background: Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) have emerged as effective alternatives to transurethral resection of the prostate for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), offering symptomatic relief with reduced...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues from Jan. 2016- have title: Urologia journal.
Issues for 1946-53 called also 2. ser., anno 1-8; Feb. 1954- 3. ser., anno 1-
Also issued online.
Articles in Italian, English, French, German, or Spanish, with summaries in Italian and English.
Official organ of the Società italiana di urologia, 1940-