The World Journal of Urology publishes the essential results of urological research and their practical and clinical relevance to a broad audience of urologists in research and clinical practice. In order to guarantee a balanced program, articles are published that reflect the developments in all fields of urology on an internationally advanced level. Each issue treats a main topic in review articles written by invited international experts. In addition the journal presents articles unrelated to the main topic.

  • Presents essential results of advanced research and their practical and clinical relevance
  • Each issue treats a main topic in invited review articles written by international experts
  • Additional papers are included on other topics
  • 100% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again

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Editors-in-Chief
  • M. Burchardt,
  • Alexandre Taille
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Hybrid. Open Access options available

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3.217 (2019)
Impact factor
2.735 (2019)
Five year impact factor
35 days
Submission to first decision
97 days
Submission to acceptance
302,038 (2019)
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Volume 38

Issue 9, September 2020

Including the Topical Section: Tissue Engineering in Urology

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1433-8726
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