# A 20-year overview of fertility preservation in boys: new insights gained through a comprehensive international survey

*PRI Rank #20 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Reproductive Biology and Fertility Papers, Class of 2026*

*Canonical URL: https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/reproductive-biology-and-fertility/2026/rank-20*

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #20 |
| 18m citations | 31 |
| Journal | Human Reproduction Open |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1093/hropen/hoae010 |
| Corresponding authors | Rod T. Mitchell |
| Institution | University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Reproductive Biology and Fertility Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/reproductive-biology-and-fertility/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1093/hropen/hoae010](https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoae010)

## Topics

Fertility preservation · testicular tissue cryopreservation · pre-pubertal boys · immature testicular tissue · gonadotoxic treatment · ORCHID-NET consortium · dimethylsulphoxide cryoprotectant · malignant and non-malignant indications · Fertility restoration · quality assurance standards · tissue storage protocols · follow-up practice variability · consent for research on stored tissue · clinical application of stored tissue · international survey study · harmonization of clinical protocols · childhood cancer survivors · funding source variation · tissue function evaluation

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