Impact Factor
2.80
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.34
277 total citations
h5-index
24
h5 depth signal
Cited share
55.8%
121 of 217
Total citations
277
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.31
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.5%
7 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Germany
287
China
248
Turkey
121
Italy
111
Japan
70
Citing Fields of Research
Urology
810
Kidney Diseases
452
Prostate Cancer
277
Oncology
98
Abdominal Surgery
84
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
8,179
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
217
121 cited publications
Last 12 months
115
9.6 publications/month
Open access share
14.8%
17 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Germany
287 citing publications
Leading citing field
Urology
810 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v19n6, 1965-
v19n6, 1965-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Urology
Kidney Diseases
Prostate Cancer
Broad Categories
Urology
Kidney Diseases
Prostate Cancer
MeSH Descriptors
Urology
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag043
Open DOI
Patterns of urologic emergency visits and hospital admissions: experience of a tertiary care center
Purpose: Based on steady increase in the number of visits in German emergency departments, the present study examined patterns of urologic emergency visits and inpatient hospital admissions at a tertiary care center in Germany. Methods: ...
02
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag039
Open DOI
Comparative study of flexible navigable suction access sheaths versus conventional ureteral access sheaths in retrograde intrarenal surgery: A prospective single-center evaluation of efficiency and safety
Purpose The use of suction-enabled ureteral access sheaths during flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) has been proposed to improve procedural efficiency and clinical outcomes of stone management. This study compared novel flexible and navigable...
03
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag044
Open DOI
Perioperative Outcomes of Vacuum-Assisted Versus Standard Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Propensity Score Overlap Weighting Analysis
Background Vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) improves stone fragment evacuation and surgical efficiency. However, comparative evidence remains limited and susceptible to selection bias. We compared perioperati...
04
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag029
Open DOI
Efficacy of adjuvant nivolumab versus adjuvant gemcitabine plus cisplatin/carboplatin after radical nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a real-world analysis using a Japanese large-scale claims database
Background: Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a relatively rare malignancy with a poor prognosis. Although adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy is a standard treatment after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU), the efficacy of adju...
05
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag027
Open DOI
Sex Disparity in Flexible Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy with Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath for 2- to 3-cm Upper Urinary Tract Stones: Shorter Operative Time in Female Patients
Introduction: The flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS-UAS) has expanded the indications for flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL) to include upper urinary tract stones (UUTSs) measuring 2–3 cm. However, the im...
06
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag033
Open DOI
Diagnosis and treatment of urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract: Evaluation of guideline compliance 2011-2024
Background: Urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract (UTUC) requires a complex, multimodal treatment approach. The European Association of Urology (EAU) publishes evidence-based guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of this ra...
07
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag040
Open DOI
Post-circumcision penile and glans necrosis successfully treated with acellular fish-skin xenograft
Background: Penile ischemia and necrosis following adult circumcision are rare but potentially devastating complications without standardized treatment guidelines. Acellular fish-skin xenografts have demonstrated regenerative benefits in...
08
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag041
Open DOI
The Role of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in Acute Renal Colic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Introduction: Acute renal colic is a common and intensely painful condition, primarily managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, NSAIDs carry risks of gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiovascular adverse events...
09
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag038
Open DOI
A retrospective analysis of modern endoscopic surgery for nephrolithiasis: ECIRS with advantages
Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the operative safety and clinical outcomes of endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) compared to the established techniques (PCNL, mini-PCNL) treating kidney stones. Methods: Patients who...
10
DOI 10.1159/uin/aewag035
Open DOI
Renal Candidal Bezoar in an SGLT2 Inhibitor User with an Indwelling Ureteral Stent: A Case Report and Review of Literatures
Renal candidal bezoar is a rare cause of obstructive pyonephrosis and usually occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, urinary obstruction, or indwelling urinary devices. We report an 88-year-old man with type 2 diab...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also available online.
Papers in English, French, or German, with summaries in each of these languages.
Vol. 35, no. 1 (1980)19920831 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper