Indigenous urological research in Türkiye: a bibliometric and thematic analysis of the Web of Science Core Collection (2015-2025)

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the specific characteristics, development, and scientific impact of indigenous urological research originating from Türkiye through bibliometric and thematic analysis.Materials and methods: We analyzed 1.924 original urology research articles with a Turkish corresponding author indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (2015-2025) using the Bibliometrix R-package (Biblioshiny) and VOSviewer.Results: Our findings reveal an overall upward trend in national scientific production, although this was not statistically significant (p=0.1972), characterized by a remarkably high single-country publication rate (94.6%). The analysis highlights the dominance of the University of Health Sciences as the central institutional hub. Thematically, endourology and stone disease (e.g., percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery) emerged as the primary "motor themes," contrasting with global oncology-driven trends, while uro-oncology and andrology formed foundational basic themes.Conclusion: This study provides researchers and policymakers with a clearer understanding of the influential authors, institutions, and thematic hotspots driving Turkish urology. The findings underscore Türkiye's pioneering role and surgical mastery in endourology, offering strategic insights for future collaborations and research directions.