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Original research articles published in English between 2011 and 2025, indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection database and included in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E), were analyzed. Publications retrieved through a predefined search strategy were evaluated in terms of annual scientific production, citation indicators, journal distribution, highly influential studies, and author and keyword networks. Bibliometric analyses and visualizations were performed using Biblioshiny (Bibliometrix R package) and VOSviewer. A total of 93 original research articles met the inclusion criteria. Annual publication output increased markedly after 2017, reaching a peak in 2023. Journal of Robotic Surgery emerged as the most productive journal (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200912), whereas European Urology, Journal of Urology, and BJU International demonstrated the highest impact and visibility. 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