A thorough analysis of the scientific outcome for the abstracts presented at National Pediatric Urology Congresses (2018-2023)

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the publication rates of abstracts presented at the Pediatric Urology Association (PEDURO) congresses and assess factors influencing their conversion into full-text publications. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on abstracts presented at PEDURO congresses between January 2018 and December 2023, excluding 2020 due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Data were extracted from congress proceedings and categorized by research type, presentation format, and institutional affiliation. Publication status was determined through searches in PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and ULAKBIM. Results: Of the 393 abstracts presented, 14.2% (n=56) were published in peer-reviewed journals. Oral presentations had a significantly higher publication rate (17%) than posters (8.6%) (p=0.026). Basic science studies had the highest publication rate (45%), while case reports had the lowest (4%) (p<0.001). Most publications (75%) occurred within two years after the presentation. The median journal impact factor was 1.5 (range, 1.2 to 2). Multivariate analysis showed that basic science studies had a significantly higher likelihood of publication (OR=3.992, p=0.005), whereas case reports were less likely to be published (OR=0.223, p=0.003). Conclusion: The publication rate of PEDURO congress abstracts aligns with national trends, but remains lower than international congresses. Basic science studies and oral presentations were more likely to be published. Encouraging high-quality research and improving methodological rigor may enhance publication rates, ultimately strengthening the scientific impact of the congress. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.